Will You Help Me In The Battle Against Cancer?

[The Sean Man]

Hey gang, it's The Sean Man, with a favor to ask.

Working in the media, I was used to seeing and hearing about cancer all the time. People being diagnosed, treatments being tested, groups raising money, etc. I had many friends and family who had cancer. The odd thing is, though, like many people, i never thought it would happen to me.

I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January of 2001. Two surgeries followed (to describe the second one....if you saw the Tom Green Cancer Special, remember the "this is going to SUCK" operation he had? I went through the same thing) and six weeks of chemotherapy after which I was declared cured. I only have two more years of post-cancer testing left.

During my chemo, I was invited to join my local Relay For Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. I have been with them ever since, this year serving as Vice Chair of the event.

The relay is a twenty four hour event, where teams camp out around a large track and walk to raise money. One of the new features of this year's relay is the opportunity for people to make donations through the relay website.

And this is where I ask you for the favor. If you know someone who with cancer, or would like to honor someone you've lost to cancer, please feel free to make a donation. Either to the relay in general or to my team, any donations would help the cause.

Go to wbti.com, at the link at the bottom of the page. On the main page, there is a link to the Relay website. You can make a general donation, or donate to my team, WBTI.

It may seem strange to ask for money this way, but as I found out after 11 years of helping various charity organizations, it doesn't hurt to ask. Thank you for your help.

The Sean Man
Survivor-3 Years



wbti.com

 

[TicklishSinner]

Well my best wishes! I just found out my grandfather whom I am very close with has lung cancer so my thoughts and prayers are with you

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

My mom is still battling cancer and just finished chemo a few weeks ago. We're very much involved and aware ourselves. Thanks for bringing it to the attention of those who may not be.

Ann

 

[natural tickler]

Good luck and best wishes to ya man, I hope you continue to have strength and beat it😀

 

[steph]

Count me in DJ Man...

But in all those e-mails, you never told me you're a survivor too. Wow (shakes head) I had no idea. You've kept your amazing sense of humor too--what ann inspiration you are! Fine, fine, be that way--guilt me into pledging more $ (LOL)

XOXO

 

[The Sean Man]

Actually, just so everybody knows, I did beat it. But after fighting it, there is a five year period of testing and checkups just to make sure it's gone. Only two more years to go for me.
When I was diagnosed, i was upset, sure. But I mean, what good was getting upset going to do me, and the people around me who were upset. I tried to be an example by being my same funny self. It really helped everyone around me, and my doctors said they wished all their patients handled it like i did.
Since I'm a radio guy, I shared everything with my listeners as i went through it. It wasn't long after that i was invited to be part of the relay council, and i've been there ever since. I've done work on tv and newspaper spreading the word. No one should have to go through cancer, and hopefully, someday there will be a cure.

The Sean Man

P.S- I always said I'd give my right nut for some attention, but I didn't mean it like THAT lololololololol.

 

[kis123]

Hey gang, it's The Sean Man, with a favor to ask.

Working in the media, I was used to seeing and hearing about cancer all the time. People being diagnosed, treatments being tested, groups raising money, etc. I had many friends and family who had cancer. The odd thing is, though, like many people, i never thought it would happen to me.

I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January of 2001. Two surgeries followed (to describe the second one....if you saw the Tom Green Cancer Special, remember the "this is going to SUCK" operation he had? I went through the same thing) and six weeks of chemotherapy after which I was declared cured. I only have two more years of post-cancer testing left.

During my chemo, I was invited to join my local Relay For Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. I have been with them ever since, this year serving as Vice Chair of the event.

The relay is a twenty four hour event, where teams camp out around a large track and walk to raise money. One of the new features of this year's relay is the opportunity for people to make donations through the relay website.

And this is where I ask you for the favor. If you know someone who with cancer, or would like to honor someone you've lost to cancer, please feel free to make a donation. Either to the relay in general or to my team, any donations would help the cause.

Go to wbti.com, at the link at the bottom of the page. On the main page, there is a link to the Relay website. You can make a general donation, or donate to my team, WBTI.

It may seem strange to ask for money this way, but as I found out after 11 years of helping various charity organizations, it doesn't hurt to ask. Thank you for your help.

The Sean Man
Survivor-3 Years



wbti.com

My daughter is participating in this event through her school, so I'll be supporting her in the cause. My mother died from breast cancer in 1995, and my aunt died from cancer in 1996. My sister died from Hodgkins disease over 40 years ago. Anyone noticing a pattern here?

I'm happy to hear you've survived! I wish your continued improved health and wellness.

 

[The Sean Man]

There was a long history of cancer on my mom's side, she herself having been through breast cancer.
It's so great to see kids participating in the battle against cancer. Tell your daughter thank you and good luck with the event🙂

The Sean Man

 

[kis123]

There was a long history of cancer on my mom's side, she herself having been through breast cancer.
It's so great to see kids participating in the battle against cancer. Tell your daughter thank you and good luck with the event🙂

The Sean Man

My mother unknowingly raised an activist of sorts with me. I walked in March of Dimes for several years. She used to participate with annual Amer. Cancer Society collections for years, then passed them to me. Now my kid is picking up a torch. I'm very proud of her. She's an opinionated chick just like her mother, and is willing to stand by what she believes even in her teens. My kids turned out pretty good!
😀

 

[The Sean Man]

Glad to hear it.

The Sean Man

 

[crydun]

Hope all goes well sean. This June, my mother will have been cancer-free for ten years. I'm proud of her and I wish the same for you. You are a special guy. God has big plans for you, my friend.

 

[The Sean Man]

Tell your mother I said congratulations. As I tell people frequently when I do speaking engagements, fighting cancer is a badge of honor and courage, and survivors are true heroes.

The Sean Man

 

[Sadistictickler]

well, my grandma has died from cancer, my grandpa had testcular cancer just like you, my greatgrandfather probably died from cancer, my greatgrandmother (97) currently has cancer, and some family friends have cancer (one got into the hospital because of it 2 days ago)

and my dad, being a doctor specialized in nuclear healthcare, had about 2 weeks ago a speech for my mother and I (being the only persons in the house at that time) that he was going to have the next day at some vague stuff about lung carcinomes and the way to diagnose them. (showing some images of patients who lived for less than a week after the diagnosis was made)

so yeah, I donate to the cancer foundation in holland.