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October 2, 2012

LiveStrong 2012


Today is LiveStrong Day. Our lives - like so many others - have been touched by cancer, most recently when our dear Auntie Kathy lost her battle on September 2, 2012.  All of us here at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life join in love and support of all who have come face-to-face with this terrible disease. We remember family and friends who have lost their respective fights, and rally behind those who are still fighting.

A collage of Auntie Kathy through the years, created by her brother Eugene (our uncle)

Lloydie the Cat, who was loved by PAWS staff and volunteers



We know there are so many other friends we haven't mentioned here.  Even if your name isn't mentioned in this post, you are still in our thoughts, prayers and purrs.  For all of you, and for everyone still engaged in the battle against cancer, we wish for strength, hope for miracles, and pledge to Live Strong.

41 comments:

Just Mags said...

We are LivingStrong with you sweet friends. We hope and pray soon there will be a cure for all cancer. All who are touched in any way by this terrible disease is in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs

Cathy Keisha said...

Amen. We hope cancer is stamped out in our lifetime.

Oui Oui said...

Thank you for remembering my mom, dear friends. Cancer is such an insidious disease. As you know, things can be going so well then some small thing goes wrong and its a snow balling disaster. Its so hard on the family and the patient. We still purr and pray for you and your Auntie Kathy, but we know nothing can take away the pain. XOXO

Cat said...

Livestrong today and always dear friends, and Lovestrong too!!!

Gigi said...

We wants to say there is hope too! Two of the Human's dear furiends have beaten the odds and survived some pretty awful cancers -- it's really impawtant that the Humans keep supporting research into new treatments because sometimes they really do work!

XOXOXO and purrs to you and everyone who's lost loved ones. The Human's dad was taken waaaaaaay too soon, almost 30 years ago.

Sandra said...

Live strong... that is all you can do when someone you love fights this terrible disease. I lost my only aunt last year to pancreatic cancer. She was only 57. And she lived strong till the very end.

Ellen Whyte said...

Awful disease cancer. Really awful. We like your post and love your pics!

Sparkle said...

Purrs to you today and to everyone whose lives have been affected by cancer. There WILL be a cure!

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We are purring for everyone whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Beautiful post.. I also join in the hope that one day there will be no more of the evil cancer and all the evil it brings. Hugs GJ xx

Brian's Home Blog said...

We must defeat the Evil C. It doesn't fight fair but I do believe that together we can whip it.

pibble said...

I love how you did the header photo - so sweet and beautiful. We've all been touched by cancer in one way or another. Your post today is a wonderful tribute to all those we've lost!

Hannah and Lucy said...

We are praying that there will be giant steps forward and a cure will be found for this most evil of diseases.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Old Kitty said...

Such a wonderful tribute to beautiful Auntie Kathy and sweet Lloydie and to all our friends lost to this evil disease. Take care
x

Unknown said...

What a great post and tribute! We are purraying for all those who have been touched by this disease.
Kisses
Nellie

Random Felines said...

we are purrin that one day no one has to suffer....

Sasha said...

thanks for visiting me on my 16th birthday. It was nice to see special friends. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
best wishes,
Diamond

GLOGIRLY said...

What a beautiful post. We know how much you must still be missing your Auntie Kathy. xoxo

We're remembering our friends and family we've lost to cancer today too. ...and those that are still fighting the brave fight for their lives.
xo, Katie & Glogirly

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

((((hugs)))) we are so deeply sorry for your losses :(

Tamago said...

Our thoughts abd prayers to those who are touched by cancer and their family and friends.

Marilia said...

Beautiful post!

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Love and purrs. LiveStrong dear friends. xx

Unknown said...

Well said, and a beautiful tribute to Auntie Kathy. We share your hope that this disease can be defeated.

Jans Funny Farm said...

It's terrible anyone has to suffer with cancer. And those that love them suffer too.

The Florida Furkids said...

We're purring and praying for a cure to this awful disease.

The Florida Furkids

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Hugs for your losses.
Livestrong, everyday!

Alasandra, The Cats and Dogs said...

Lovely post remembering those who lost the battle with the evil C and honoring those still fighting.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are purring and praying for all those affected by cancer and hope that one day soon, it will be a thing of the past.

Cara n Crew said...

LiveStrong today and Everyday! purrs,

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

Kat said...

We send all our purrs and prayers to those fighting cancer!

cats of wildcat woods said...

Lovely post - thank for doing this.

White Dog Blog said...

Proud to stand at your side as we fight to end the reign of terror. We were honored that Lloydie joined and inspired us last Sunday as we Walked to End Cancer. LiveStrong and Fight Hard.

Brando and Bogart said...

<3 Our family could use an end to cancer.

Fur Everywhere said...

We are so sorry about your Auntie Kathy. Many purrs and prayers for you!

We hope that someday soon there will be a cure for this awful disease.

Marg said...

We just hope and hope that they come up with some better treatments for cancer and ways to prevent it. We had all those same people in our thoughts today also. Too many sad stories.

Hilary said...

I am so sorry about your aunt.. I didn't know... What a terrible disease who takes so many wonderful people and fur babies.

Katie Isabella said...

No family escapes I don't think. Mom's mother, her brother and other family members not first degree relatives have all passed away with this dreaded disease. I so sorry about your precious Aunt and Lloydie. Makes mom'e eyes leak. xox

haopee said...

That's just sweet of you guys to dedicate a post to battle cancer. I totally agree and I commend your effort. The Evil C is what is... EVIL.

We love what you did with the Live Strong logo.

Huggies and Cheese,

Haopee

Kat said...

We are so sad about the loved ones who have died of the evil C. we are purring that one day there will be a cure for cancer.

Oskar said...

This is a really lovely tribute post.

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar

A Tonl said...

We still love seeing that collage your uncle Eugene made of your Aunt Kathy. So beautiful....

This issue is top of mind for us daily as our dad works daily as a radiation physicist to save lives from this awful disease. We don't think there's a soul alive who hasn't' been touched by it. And we join you in choosing to Live Strong and continue to work for a cure.