Patrick with wife Lisa
About Patrick:
American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter Patrick Swayze is one of
the most inspirational men in history. He led his life as fully as
possible, inspiring and touching millions of people's lives along the
way.Patrick was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008
and fans across the world willed him to get better, but he sadly lost
his battle on September 14th 2009 aged 57.
Not enough people knew about pancreatic cancer, but awareness grew after Patrick's diagnosis. Patrick's wish was to find a cure for pancreatic cancer , a disease that kills 94 per cent of patients within five years after diagnosis. His willingness to share his personal tragedy with the public for the sake of increasing awareness of the disease and the need for more research funding was a great act of courage.
“I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light. I dream that everyone diagnosed will be fortunate enough to have hope, that every human being lost to cancer isn’t gone, but is standing here with us tonight. I see a future where all scientists come together with a unified agenda, and share their research and their brilliance. We can do anything, but the longer we do nothing, more people will die. Together, we can the make a world where cancer no longer means living with fear, without hope or worse.Tonight I stand here, another individual living with cancer, who asks that we not wait any longer and I ask only one thing of you – please stand up with me.”~ Patrick Swayze speaking at the Stand up 2 cancer telefon 5th sept 08
The Battle: Since Patrick's death, his devoted wife Lisa Niemi, has continued to fight the battle against pancreatic cancer, determined to increase funding and awareness of pancreatic cancer. Lisa is now a spokeswoman for the Pan-Can Action Network and is committed to educating others about the disease.
Pancreatic Cancer Research is severely under funded. Currently, only 2 percent of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) annual research budget is dedicated to pancreatic cancer. As a result, there are no early detection methods and few effective treatment options for patients faced with this disease. Most people don't think of Pancreatic cancer when choosing a charity to raise money for because there isn't enough awareness for the disease. With most cancers, there is a fighting chance but pancreatic cancer is deadly because diagnosis is usually when it is too late to cure.
The Book (what I am primarily looking for): To help raise money for the research, I am gathering your true-life stories of :
pancreatic cancer and how it has touched your life or your family's lives, Do you know anyone that has had pancreatic cancer? why would you like to see a cure? How did you become aware of this disease? What do you think about the statistics and lack of research?
or how Patrick Swayze has changed your lives or inspired you in anyway. What makes Patrick so special to you? Do you have a story about the day you met him? Have you always wanted to meet him? What is your favourite film that Patrick acted in? Has Patrick inspired you to do something? What did you think of Patrick's and Lisa's book? etc
or maybe your story is of the two combined, about Patrick and pancreatic cancer Maybe you became aware of pancreatic cancer because of Patrick's battle with it. Did he inspire you or somebody you know to fight against the disease with a more positive outlook?
All stories, comments and poems welcome.Your entry and name could be included in the book and all the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the The Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at the Stanford Cancer Institute. I am looking forward to sharing your story to inspire others! Please fill in the form below to share your story Thank you!
Not enough people knew about pancreatic cancer, but awareness grew after Patrick's diagnosis. Patrick's wish was to find a cure for pancreatic cancer , a disease that kills 94 per cent of patients within five years after diagnosis. His willingness to share his personal tragedy with the public for the sake of increasing awareness of the disease and the need for more research funding was a great act of courage.
“I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light. I dream that everyone diagnosed will be fortunate enough to have hope, that every human being lost to cancer isn’t gone, but is standing here with us tonight. I see a future where all scientists come together with a unified agenda, and share their research and their brilliance. We can do anything, but the longer we do nothing, more people will die. Together, we can the make a world where cancer no longer means living with fear, without hope or worse.Tonight I stand here, another individual living with cancer, who asks that we not wait any longer and I ask only one thing of you – please stand up with me.”~ Patrick Swayze speaking at the Stand up 2 cancer telefon 5th sept 08
The Battle: Since Patrick's death, his devoted wife Lisa Niemi, has continued to fight the battle against pancreatic cancer, determined to increase funding and awareness of pancreatic cancer. Lisa is now a spokeswoman for the Pan-Can Action Network and is committed to educating others about the disease.
Pancreatic Cancer Research is severely under funded. Currently, only 2 percent of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) annual research budget is dedicated to pancreatic cancer. As a result, there are no early detection methods and few effective treatment options for patients faced with this disease. Most people don't think of Pancreatic cancer when choosing a charity to raise money for because there isn't enough awareness for the disease. With most cancers, there is a fighting chance but pancreatic cancer is deadly because diagnosis is usually when it is too late to cure.
The Book (what I am primarily looking for): To help raise money for the research, I am gathering your true-life stories of :
pancreatic cancer and how it has touched your life or your family's lives, Do you know anyone that has had pancreatic cancer? why would you like to see a cure? How did you become aware of this disease? What do you think about the statistics and lack of research?
or how Patrick Swayze has changed your lives or inspired you in anyway. What makes Patrick so special to you? Do you have a story about the day you met him? Have you always wanted to meet him? What is your favourite film that Patrick acted in? Has Patrick inspired you to do something? What did you think of Patrick's and Lisa's book? etc
or maybe your story is of the two combined, about Patrick and pancreatic cancer Maybe you became aware of pancreatic cancer because of Patrick's battle with it. Did he inspire you or somebody you know to fight against the disease with a more positive outlook?
All stories, comments and poems welcome.Your entry and name could be included in the book and all the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the The Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at the Stanford Cancer Institute. I am looking forward to sharing your story to inspire others! Please fill in the form below to share your story Thank you!
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