Marion Schwartz
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I suppose that I have to learn to accept a compliment – not an easy task for me.
Thank you all.
As is I am the most visible person representing this awful disease however; there are many people to thank for the success this board has achieved amongst the cholangiocarcinoma community – Stacie, our Founder works tirelessly, Sara, our President, Rick, our web designer, Dawn, our Vice President and Marketing Director all volunteer their precious time to fulfill the mission of finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by bile duct cancer.
Our Lainy, our Gavin, and our Percy – this board could not function without you – you are kind, selfless, caring, and understanding of all.
Our beloved members – you are the core of this discussion board – your input continues to enrich the lives of those touched by this disease. You enlighten us with your experiences, your thoughts, fears, and hope.
Our volunteers – Barbara and Barbara, Stella, Patty, Karen, Tim, Lesley, and the list is growing.
All of you are amazing people. I am honored to know you in person or via this board.
Together we have made an impact on this disease and together we will experience the joy of a cancer conquered.
Hugs and tons of love to all,
MarionAnd I’ll third that motion!! Thank you! And I’m glad that you both got the chance to meet up with each other as well.
I will second that motion, Lainy. Marion sure is one awesome lady. I for one, am glad she is in our corner. Tom, I am so happy that you got a chance to meet her.
Some of you may have seen in one of my “documentation” posts that I was going to meet Marion while she was traveling through Fort Lauderdale after seeing friends in my area after she attended an Oncology conference in Orlando.
Luckily, Marion and I did manage to connect for an hour on the day of her departure (Ben and I had just returned from MD Anderson the night before). I have been talking about the visit for days with my local friends and supporters here and wanted to share with all of you.
As Marion said in one of her latest posts about our visit – we are kindred spirits here. I am amazed at the bonds we all share – while certainly not how any of us would like, we truly do share in the pain, sorrow and hope; there is an immediate connection.
I was so excited to meet the person that has brought so many of us together. Marion has been the pillar of strength on this board for so long, I just wanted to see the person in real life who could dedicate herself so selflessly for so long.
As I told my friends after our meeting I truly believe she knows more about cholangiocarcinoma then anyone else on the planet. I certainly have read the activities Marion does to support the CC Foundation as the Director of Advocacy, but I don’t believe any of us really knows what dedication it takes to really make a difference with the major cancer centers, doctors and politics.
So – this post is dedicated to Marion, her tireless and selfless activities have helped all of us in so many ways. I wish all of you could meet her. I do regret not taking a picture, but in the end it doesn’t matter, while it was only an hour I won’t forget it.
Marion is real. Marion is genuine.
Marion is amazing.Thank you Marion from all of us at the CC board!
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