When was the last time someone came to you and said ‘I need your help’? It’s a nice feeling, isn’t it? Even when it means someone close to you is in some kind of distress, it still feels good that you might be able to help a little and that your friend felt they could come to you and ask. I think that at the heart of every person, we all want to feel needed, and we all want to help.
My friend Kevin asked for help recently. He is doing a cycle in Australia called The Ride to Conquer Cancer and in the process, raising much-needed funds for the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Kevin’s brother, Brian, passed away in 1997 from non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma after battling it for over a year. Also, his Dad recently underwent surgery to remove Lymph Node Cancer and thankfully, is on the road to recovery after starting chemotherapy.
When you read Kevin’s story, I know you will be stuck by all the positive language not usually associated with the word cancer. Even the cause, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, sounds victorious. I love that Kevin has found a way to turn a difficult time in his life into an opportunity. Many people use their own battle to reach out to others in need and still others find a way to let others reach out to them.
Kevin is 90% of the way to reaching his fundraising target. Help him the rest of the way by sponsoring him a few notes- no amount is too small and I know that even seeing the number of people backing him on this makes a huge difference. You can click here to sponsor (then click on the green donate online now button). Go on- Do something nice today.
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My sister in law just walked 30 miles to help raise money for breast cancer. Good luck to Kevin!
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aw, what an amazing cause and always so much more meaningful when you are supporting someone. he's doing a great job of raising funds!
He's doing a great job to raise funds! Amazing!!!
Awesome cause!
I'm glad you posted about this.
Wow that is such a good cause!! I hope he reaches his goal! :)
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So great to post about this. All the best on his travels.
great cause - i'm doing a cancer walk in may too!
ps - my shoes are pura lopez, from intermix :)
Makes the whole endeavour more meaningful. Hope he gets his target.
great couse!
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Great cause, darling!
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CC
You are a good friend.
Best of luck to Kevin!
I love riding bike :):):)
What a great cause and I agree that it always feels amazing to help out anyone in need! Wishing him the best of luck! xoxoxoo
That's so nice he asked you. You must be a good friend. Glad he's found a way to honor his family.
Good luck to kevin! what a great cause!
That's really great! I do the Susan B. Komen 5k every year :o)
-Samantha
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I love hearing positive news like this. As a liver disease patient, I take part in the Liver Life Walk every year. It feels so good to participate in such important causes. My fiance's uncle recently passed away from cancer. :( These events help raise awareness and relate something positive to something that is so negative.
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such an admirable deed!
What a wonderful cause! Great post!!
Lux & Stan
What an amazing cause! Good luck to Kevin!
i ran a marathon for breast cancer before. it's nice to help them in any way we can.
This is so fabulous! Good luck! Thanks for the comment, new post up :)
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What a great cause! Well done Kevin!
♥ Leia
A huge thank you to anyone who helped Kevin to reach beyond his target and for all your kind words of encouragement.
You guys are the best!
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