Humor to Fight the Tumor

When: Saturday, September 27, 2008Where: The Depot in Minneapolis
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This is Joelle's story:
"Humor to Fight the Tumor” began as a dream of mine as a brain tumor survivor. After attending a fundraiser for diabetes, I decided to start a fundraiser of my own to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research. I was diagnosed with a non-curable and recurring brain tumor in April 2001, 8 months after giving birth to my 3rd child. At the time my two older children were 5 and 3 years old. Since 2001 I have experienced two recurrences of my tumor, one in April 2003 and the other in April 2007, resulting in a total of 3 brain surgeries. Unfortunately, a recurrence is always a possibility with the type of tumor I have, as it can never be removed completely.I can truly say that having cancer is a blessing in my life. It has made me realize that every day is a gift from God, a gift that is not to be wasted, but treasured instead. ( go hear to read the rest of Joelle's story)

Thanks and blessings,
Joelle Syverson

There is not much more that I can say about this event than what you will read about it here. Joelle's daughter in my son’s class, they have been together since kindergarten. Joelle’s life, walk and children reflect a can do, positive, outgoing, caring, attitude. This year I have felt an even more elevated awareness and am thankful for Joelle, her vision and her kind, encouraging, support to those around her. Go! Bid! Help! (I didn’t take a photo of the one of a kind handbag I donated so you will just need to attend the event to see it and bid on it…. Go, bid, help)



Treasure click here to hear the rest of this song.


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