Yesterday we spent a very special day at the ball park. Pat was selected to be honored at the Giants game along with 9 other cancer survivors. Pat was one of 4 who got to share his story in a video that was shown on the JumboTron right before the game. It was amazing! I am so proud of him and the other survivors for their courage and ability to share in hopes of helping others.
Pat on the field with other cancer survivors and Genentech executives being honored for Strike Out Cancer Day at the Giant's stadium. Pat is also on the JumboTron in the background! 
Pat - second from the right. The man on the far right got to throw the first pitch! Phil, a four-year survivor of pancreatic cancer and father of three girls! What a great Father's Day! This special annual game day is called Strike Out Cancer Day, a day sponsored by Genentech to help "Strike Out Cancer" and raise money for bay area resources that support people affected by cancer. Specifically, the fund raising supports the Wellness Community, an organization we have become very involved with. The Wellness Community is non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. The Wellness Community offers professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes. People affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. It has helped us in so many ways - anytime we can help them we do! http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
3 comments:
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful event. You both lift our hearts up in all that you do! We Love you and Miss you back here in IL.
Love, Auntie Ko & Uncle Jim
wow you guys are both so amazing. It makes me want to do more in my life to help others. thanks for your inspiration! xoxo heather and james
so awesome! So happy for Pat that he beat it! What a great way to celebrate!
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