Stand Up To Cancer

Jack Ganster

After facing brain cancer in 2003, 47-year-old Ganster decided to combine his love of the great outdoors with his desire to help other survivors. As co-founder of a new organization called Survivor's Outdoor Experience, he now gets to do just that, bringing cancer survivors of all ages the opportunity to learn about the benefits of healthy, active living. Classes start in January and will include yoga, healthy cooking classes, and a snowshoe demonstration. "I know that I may still face more complications from this potentially deadly disease, but as I returned from my exhilarating outing, I knew that life was not out to get me," Ganster said. "I was out to get life!"
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20091207/news/312079993

Ellie Othick-Bowmaker

Ellie is a 14-year-old girl from the UK who has been facing down cancer since 2007. Now the young patient has directed her efforts toward raising money for a children's brain tumor charity called Ali's Dream, recording three songs with her uncle, Glenn Coggin, and selling the CDs in local music stores for five pounds apiece, the majority of which will go to Ali's. "Ellie's brilliant," her uncle said. "She's doing well and her sense of humor is still there. We're all really proud of her."
http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Ellies-on-song-for-childrens.5888686.jp

Jothy Rosenberg

At the age of 16, Rosenberg lost a leg to osteogenic sarcoma; three years later, he had two-fifths of his lungs removed. Now the two-time cancer survivor, who went on to become an accomplished athlete and found six technology companies, has written a memoir designed to help others overcome obstacles, "Who Says I Can't." "The book is really about when something bad happens to you -- whatever it is, it could be cancer, depression or getting a divorce -- you need to find tools to bounce back," said Rosenberg.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/needham/2009/12/cancer_survivor_hopes_book_wil.html

Patricia Ross

Ross faced breast cancer twice, in 1997 and then again in 2008, and the second time around, finding herself unable to work because of treatment, it was her local Salvation Army that helped get her through financially, providing Christmas gifts for her kids. Now Ross is giving back, volunteering at the food bank in her local town and giving two Salvation Army coordinators angel pins. "They helped us, so we want to help them," she said. "Every one of those people care about you, it doesn't matter what your situation is. If I need help in the future, I'll know who to turn to."
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20091203/NEWS01/912030332

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