
For the most part, I've been focusing this blog on my professional interests, but today I make an exception. I've lost a young cousin, an Aunt, and an Uncle to cancer, and an older cousin

is fighting hard today. This is not a sad story though, but a story of empowerment and inspiration: My mother, Jill Alexander (turning 70 on her next birthday), is training hard to run a marathon in October to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma research (the cancer that took little Tommy and Aunt Arlene from us). She has a
website where she's keeping a training log, and accepting donations. I hope you will visit, and consider making a donation.

I should say a little about my Mom: My Mother is the great inspiration of my life. With all the challenges that come with being a single mother of two small boys, she grew a business from nothing into a beautiful day spa and health centre. She worked hard so we never felt that we lacked for anything that truly mattered. I remember her greeting customers and employees alike with a hug and loving kindness. Losing her brother and sister-in-law, whom she dearly loved, and burying baby Tommy would be a terrible burden for anybody, but she has turned the pain of her loss into a positive will to do good. Those who know my mother well will tell you that this is how she lives her life: with love, and to the fullest she knows how.
Labels: Cancer, Charity, community, Empowerment, family, Inspiration, Leukemia, Marathon, me, Mom, participation, Research
3 Comments:
I will visit your mom's site, Michael. I lost my father to liver cancer in Jan. 2005, so I can relate to this very closely.
I am linking to this post and your mom's fundraiser page from my blog. Best of luck with the race! She's admirable.
Hey Michael, long time no see... in trying to locate you just now, I am so happy that I stumbled upon this post. Your words about your mum are truly lovely and inspirational.
70 and running a marathon? wow. what a woman!
Thanks Megan and Manny, for your warm words of support. It means a lot to me, and to my family.
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