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I do and have done a few different things over the years.


I have 2 kids with Ectodermal Dysplasia, so I support the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia. My mom is a breast cancer survivor and I lost 2 grandparents to various other cancers, so I support the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure and also the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Relay for Life is probably the one that I've been most involved with--I have captained teams, worked on community donations, and worked with leadership committee. My mom also has a heart problem, related to the chemotherapy, so I have supported the American Heart Association.


When something touches you personally, like with your kids or a parent, it makes it a lot easier and more important to you to get personally involved.
- April 19th, 2009, 09:51 pm
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The church I'm blessed to pastor did a fundraiser on Election Day (we're down the street from a school which is a polling place) for a local little girl with brain cancer. Thankfully, she is back at school now and doing much better.


We also have two church members who are very active in the Alzheimer's Association, and we've supported their work financially as well as giving them a forum at a monthly missions committee meeting to share about their work.


And we've contributed money over the last couple of years toward malaria eradication in Africa, through the "Nothing but Nets" program.
- April 28th, 2009, 07:04 am
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I am not into it yet. But planning to have one. I don't know which to choose yet.

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- May 29th, 2009, 10:32 am
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I support the Heart and Stroke Foudation. I lost my father to cardiovascular disease when I was 9. He had his first heart attack at the age of 32 and died when he was just 43.
- June 11th, 2009, 07:03 pm
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First of all, I have supported the Parkinson Foundation and the Heart Association, Kidney Foundation and Alzheimer's group (my mother is an Alzheimers patient.) I still have issues with stem cell research but that is for another thread.

I am past the 50+ question on another thread but does anyone else share this concern and do you have advice?:

I am a 65 year old female, retired school teacher, twice happily married and regretfully, twice widowed. I have experinced the online meeting and dating and it was a wonderful experience to find such a compatable person as I found. After he died, I met someone because his brother put him on line. It was a mistake and we divorced this summer after he packed everything he owned (and some of mine) and left town. All mental problems, and fragmented personality issues aside, It changed my life as I knew it. You see, I am known as "handicapped" due to several health issues, none of which would be fatal in their own right. How is the best way to share this kind of information with a prospective contact and yet not scare the pants off of him? Yes, both husbands 2 & 3 knew of my conditions up front and it was of no consequence, but I see profile after profile of men in my age bracket looking for the younger women to share their athletics with. I don't want to hold back information as important as this until chemistry kicks in and the "withheld truth" hits like an explosion. Any advice???

My own feeling is that if a man is shallow enough to not realize at our age HE could be next, how will he react if the tables were turned? Could a person like that really be expected to commit to wedding vows "in sickness or health"? We will ALL reach this stage sooner or later...

I, for one, have a lot left to share and give to a relationship. And I plan on being around a long time. My parents are both still living at 89 and 91!
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Hello jebspeach, I empathize with your health and the role it plays in your relationship prospects. I echo all your sentiments. I may not have the same level of health concerns that you endure, but I am perplexed as to what to divulge also. I have an autoimmune disease that I struggle to control. Physicians don't know a great deal about it and I have searched for five years to find a competent physician that will accept my insurarance plan. You are right, as we grown older anyone can expect to face health setbacks. My former husband complained about my health throughout my entire diagnostic and initial treatment period. His main point of contention was that he was older and had no health issues. We divorced and within two months of his freedom from me and my annoying health issues, he was involved in a serious accident. Fortunately, he survived which involved a lengthy rehab stay. Now he is crippled and deals with his own challenges. I hope he replays some of the inconsiderate remarks that he threw at me. This can happen to anyone! Nonetheless, I don't know what is "safe" to divulge regarding my situation and at what level it is appropriate.

To continue the vein of the discussion forum, I support the Celiac Disease Foundation. My grandchildren have this genetic disorder which can be controlled by diet but leaves them at risk for many other serious conditions.
- September 30th, 2009, 02:44 am
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Casting for Recovery. A breast cancer survivor support group. What do I do. I tie flies which my club sells at fly fishing shows in the mid-atlantic region to raise funds for the group. Also, I've volunteered to act as a "river guide" for the retreats CFR runs.
- October 6th, 2009, 08:06 pm
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Hello jebspeach, I empathize with your health and the role it plays in your relationship prospects. I echo all your sentiments. I may not have the same level of health concerns that you endure, but I am perplexed as to what to divulge also. I have an autoimmune disease that I struggle to control. Physicians don't know a great deal about it and I have searched for five years to find a competent physician that will accept my insurarance plan. You are right, as we grown older anyone can expect to face health setbacks. My former husband complained about my health throughout my entire diagnostic and initial treatment period. His main point of contention was that he was older and had no health issues. We divorced and within two months of his freedom from me and my annoying health issues, he was involved in a serious accident. Fortunately, he survived which involved a lengthy rehab stay. Now he is crippled and deals with his own challenges. I hope he replays some of the inconsiderate remarks that he threw at me. This can happen to anyone! Nonetheless, I don't know what is "safe" to divulge regarding my situation and at what level it is appropriate.

To continue the vein of the discussion forum, I support the Celiac Disease Foundation. My grandchildren have this genetic disorder which can be controlled by diet but leaves them at risk for many other serious conditions.
I wouln't wish bad health or accidental handicaps on anyone, but I am immediately, yet sadly, reminded of the old saying, "what goes around, comes around," and "hind-sight is 20/20." We walk through this life only once. Why can't we walk it with dignity and respect for those in all circumstances? Hang in there and remember God promised never to leave or forsake us.
- October 12th, 2009, 07:32 pm
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