Stand Up To Cancer

Paul Johnson
Southern California traffic reporter and weatherman Paul Johnson retired from his 22-year career this past January, and passed away last week after a battle with brain cancer. An avid and accomplished golfer, he often appeared in charity tournaments benefiting children with disabilities. His wife of eight years, Nancy Johnson, says she first fell in love with him by watching him on the television. "He was on camera who he was in person," said Nancy. "A kind, gentle soul, sincere and trustworthy."
http://www.ocregister.com/news/johnson-255675-years-traffic.html

Annie Yokom
Last year, Annie Yokom attended the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation after her diagnosis with lymphoma. Two weeks ago, at the age of 17, she returned to New York after successfully beating the disease. She performed at Feinstein's at the Regency on Park Avenue through the Michael Feinstein Foundation Great American Songbook high school competition. "Like a lot of 15-year-olds, I was pretty self-centered," said Yokom. "I am definitely more wise and a more empathetic person now. It was awful, but I am grateful for that change. I am a lucky girl."
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/07/04/2010-07-04_teen_queen_of_cabaret_illinois_girl_makes_nyc_debut_after_beating_cancer.html

Suzi Lee
After a routine dental check up in 1989, Suzie Lee's dentist discovered a small bump on the roof of her mouth. A biopsy later diagnosed her with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a type of cancer. After successful surgery and a promising diagnosis, the tumor returned 18 years later. Dedicated to her job as a mother and her work in the community as well as with her husband on their farm, Suzi refuses to live her life in fear. "...We do what we need to do to monitor it and live life the rest of the time. I believe God has a plan for me, and I don't want to stand in the way of it," Suzi said. "The support of your friends and family is so huge. I couldn't have done it by myself."
http://www.willistonherald.com/articles/2010/07/03/news/doc4c2fc0f397874189380350.txt

Joey Beauregard
Florida-resident Joey Beauregard recently attempted to climb Mount Shasta, California's fifth-highest mountain and the Cascade Range's second-highest peak. Joined by two-dozen climbers, she participated in an event called "Climb Against the Odds," hosted by the Breast Cancer Fund. At the age of 44, Joey was diagnosed with breast cancer, but has been free and clear since receiving a mastectomy in 2006. Due to harsh weather conditions, the group was unfortunately unable to reach the top of the mountain. While Joey is not ruling out the possibility of trying it again, she admits that raising awareness for the cause is her top priority. "I feel hopeful that this group is truly doing something about finding a way to eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer," she said.
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-07-02/news/os-lk-breast-cancer-survivor-mountain20100702_1_breast-cancer-breast-cancer-fund-climb