I do what I do for you.

In the wake of my grief over losing Bethany (a very dear and fellow Angio-sister), a phone call came with phenomenal news—news that would change my state of mind to one of hope, joy and anticipation. The call was from Corrie, one of the founders of our corporation. She just left New York after meeting with xyz. Apparently they are now going to include Angiosarcoma (AS) in a clinical trial in which it was originally excluded. This would not have happened if we had not pooled our resources to accomplish what we have so far, which is so very much in so very little time. It’s not even necessary to elaborate on what we’ve done and how we arrived at today. The bottom line is that x, y, and z all fell into place.

We are getting things done because we really need results, but what’s equally important is that we do it with a passion because we care. Because we can not only see it, we feel it.

When the day comes where the news breaks of how our organization played a key role in the discovery of a cure for cancer, I want you all to know that my role, what I’ve done and what I’m doing—I’m doing for you. I know I could relapse but I’m not worried about me—I kicked cancer’s ass 3 times already—I’m worried about all of you and those you hold dear.

My step-daughter just delivered her third baby girl. I went to visit them at the hospital yesterday and as I held this tiny six pound gift from heaven, I flashed back to my own gifts from heaven that I used to hold so long ago. I would gaze into their eyes and wonder, what will life bring them and what will they bring to this life? I bet Bethany’s mom never imagined that her baby girl, at twenty-four, would become ill and spend the next four years enduring tests, surgeries, toxic poisonous liquid pouring through her veins making her ill in an effort to make her better. She had to do all she could to hold it together as she was forced to watch her baby girl fight for her life, suffer in pain and wither away until she took her final breath. Bethany, still a young twenty-something with her whole life ahead of her filled with endless possibilities, had to spend years travelling from out of state for all these treatments, all while physically weak from the cancer (and from the treatments). Bethany who was newly emerged from adolescence, just a few years out of college— participating in her passions to make a difference in this world—should have been afforded the opportunity to meet her “someone” to share her life with. Maybe even start a family. She should have had these decisions to make. She should have had choices! Bethany was the kind of person we all want in this world. The world needs more Bethany’s. If you think about it, we lost not only Bethany, but perhaps the children she might have had. I’d be willing to bet, they would have been more of the “good ones”, more Bethany’s.

I’m doing what I’m doing because I care and I know that if I don’t do something… ANYTHING, it will not magically disappear and most of us will be touched by cancer in some capacity.

 For all you parents out there whose children are battling cancer, I’m doing this for you.

 For all you out there who might start a family someday, I’m doing this for you.

 For all you out there who are battling with cancer out there, you are somebody’s child and I’m doing this for you.

 For all you out there with a friend, relative, co-worker, or significant other battling cancer, I’m doing this for you.


If any of you out there have not been touched by cancer in some way, well I’m doing my best to keep it that way.


There are so many things you can do to help us. Pick them all if you like but I’m asking that you please choose one.

1.Pray, however you like, for cancer patients and their loved ones.

2.Can you spare a dollar? Spare change anybody? We do thisforfree so every penny goes directly to the research. Please visit us for info and updates at: www.angiosarcomaawareness.org

3.Network=Awareness. Spread the word! The more awareness generated the more help we will get and the faster we find the cure!

4.Get involved. We can use help in many capacities.

5.Keep tabs on us and offer any feedback you see fit. We are always looking for ideas and suggestions and welcome constructive criticism.

With love and light,
Wendy