On Friday, Karen received a package from the Livestrong Foundation. At first, she thought it was like several other care packages she had received from cancer support organizations. But then she was surprised to open it and find a personal, hand-written note from Lance Armstrong himself.We don't know Lance Armstrong personally. But my college roomate, Rob Lettieri, and his family, are personal friends of Lance. When they learned that Karen was battling cancer they called and asked Lance if he would send Karen a note of support. The note reads:
Karen,
Recently I spoke with Bob Lettieri and he indicated that you are in a fight with cancer.
Please do not give up as you can beat this.
I am enclosing a few items from the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help you in that regard. Please let me know as to how I or the foundation may be of assistance to you. "Pain is temporary; quitting is forever."
Lance Armstrong
Just back from the Tour de France and jotting a note off to Karen. Pretty cool.
With support like this, Karen can ride the Tour de France next year with Lance! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteCáncer is a disease you need to know to control it but when found can be cured following treatment is based on three pillars: surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
ReplyDeleteKaren is a strong fighter, she sure can win over the pain. I know she will never quit, we are all praying with her and your whole family.
ReplyDelete"Pain is temporary; quitting is forever."