Now a good author friend, Brandon Hale author of the popular Day Soldier series, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. He is a young man and only recently made the leap to full-time writer. Like all self-employed folks, he is responsible for his own paycheck and his own insurance.
One of his author friends has started a fund for donations to help him and his family through this tough time. If you feel you can help, you can click here to donate as I and several other authors have done. You could also buy one or more of his books. Spread the word about this fine gentleman. Otherwise, please just post a positive comment on his blog. I know his positive attitude will take him a long way in this battle!
Thank you!
Great blog...I hope many people read this a take action...Brandon needs our help.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Cleve. The fund is building but I know it's a drop in the bucket.
Delete*hugs* That is so hard. David Farland has gone through this whole self-employed author thing with his youngest son who was severely injured in a long-boarding accident. The hospitalization and followup therapy went over a million dollars.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by, Donna. I have so many friends fighting this beast and have lost too many. Top that off with no insurance and income worries, yikes!
DeleteI have family that are suffering right now with it. It's horrible. Thanks for sharing the info about Brandon.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your family, Mina. It does suck. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
DeleteI'm always amazed at the strength in people. I've lost people in my life due to cancer too. Brandon's post is great.
ReplyDeleteBrandon is retaining his wonderful sense of humor. That and a positive attitude will go a long way towards his recovery. Thanks for stopping by Christine.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your friends with cancer. It's a terrible disease, and I hope they fight and recover from it. That's lovely about the fund they've created for Brandon.
ReplyDeleteHi Cherie, it is a terrible disease and it pains me every time I hear of a new diagnosis. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThanks for sharing. I lost my father to cancer in 2003. My prayers will be with him and his family.
ReplyDeleteCancer is a beast and I think almost everyone knows someone that's been affected.
DeleteOh, Donna. This just broke my heart to read. My heart goes out to you for all your loss and also to Brandon and his family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elsie. It is terrible...I appreciate your kind words.
DeleteSo sorry to hear this, Donna. Great way to try and help, by blogging about it. This sure makes us stop and take a moment to reflect on life, our blessing, our writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I wish you and yours all the very best.
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You are right. I lost my husband to cancer in 2004 and I truly appreciate that life is too short. Thank you for stopping in passing along your wishes.
DeleteThanks for telling us about Brandon. I am a 12 year cancer survivor so I understand how devastating a cancer diagnosis is. Supporting your friend is one of the best things you can do at this point.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your twelve years!! I love hearing survivor stories.
DeleteThanks for putting in the link to Brandon's "5 Things..." post. I read it, thought it was great, and left a comment. I'm sorry to hear of your own experiences with cancer victims and hope the people you know survive it.
ReplyDeleteHe is an amazing gentleman and I hope he stops by to read all these wonderful comments. Thank you, Lexa!
DeleteI have lost several people in my life to cancer, and some who have survived it, so this is a topic close to my heart. I admire your friend's strength, Donna, and your initiative to feature him and his book. Off to comment on his blog now.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your stopping by here as well as Brandon's blog and I know he does, too. Like you, I have lost people to cancer as well as know some survivors. it is a terrible disease that takes a terrible toll.
DeleteI too have lost several family members to it and my mother is going through it now. It is such a terrible thing.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your mother, it is wretched! I hope she beats it as I hope for Brandon. Thank you for stopping in!
DeleteYes it is and especially bad when attacking someone young. Thanks for stopping by, Annalisa.
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