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World Lymphoma Day

Yesterday, many places lit up in green, red, or purple to pay tribute to those patients, survivors, and caregivers who have faced or beaten any form of blood cancer, such as lymphoma or leukemia. And with that, here is my tribute/memorial to those I have come across in my 23 years as a Hodgkin’s survivor… (and I apologize for any names that I forget – I can always add them – the joy of this being my blog):

Jennifer Shoemaker

Tammy H.

Danny B.

Lisa E.

Stephanie D.

Betty G.

Stephanie Ann

Peter P.

Karen Gallagher

Kim Cheshire

Ardeth

Janice

Jennifer C.

Carrie

Jeff Iredell

Ariella

Cathy P.

Josh

Tobi

Linda

Eileen G.

Carolyn H.

Carol L.

Fernando

Lawrence

Charose

Karen K.

Pam L.

Laura

Edward

Annie L.

Dawn

Donna

Judee

Jennifer H.

Judy

Pat

Theresa

Robin

Ian

Michael S.

and literally hundreds more.

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3 thoughts on “World Lymphoma Day”

Judee on September 23, 2013 at 3:18 am said:

Looks like a big club there! Been thinking of you Paul, wishing you well through some difficult times. Hugs!

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- pedelmanjr on September 23, 2013 at 11:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Judee, there are just so many, but always room for more on this list.
  
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- pedelmanjr on October 3, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:
  
  I’m doing okay Judee, just real busy.
  
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