Benefit for Becky

I want to start by saying how truly honoured and touched I am by all the generousity, kindness, and support that so many of you have given to. As I have often mentioned in many of my earlier posts, I find such great comfort in the simplier things in this life.
For those of you, who have taken the time to to devote yourself to this incredible Benefit undertaking; and for those of you, who will undoubtably participate. To those of you, who have sent Greeting Cards of warmth and thoughts of prayer and hope the same; I send my Sincerest of Thanks and Praise. I have truly been blessed by having you in my life... and, even if, you are a new, unknown friend... you are the best.
The Power of YOU! has truly come through.
In the midst of all, that I am battling, and fighting for... I am uplifted. My spirit once again, soars.
I have always believed that I was called into this Life, for a greater purpose. A purpose, that I always believed existed, yet was unforseen. I know, that the day will come; when I all my dreams will be alive. I know, that I am now, more Alive than ever.
I had hoped to help raise Awareness about Melanoma. I had hoped that I could make a difference in someone else's life. I had hoped to change the thoughts and views about the dreaded topic: Cancer.
There will always be faith, and there will Always be HOPE.

I am now, once again home, from the National Cancer Institute. I had my most recent surgery about two weeks ago. It was a bit rough, I must say! I know that many like updates...and I know, that it really helps me, to share. I was told that I had quit a bit of blood loss and that I almost needed a blood transfusion. The Doctor's as well, upon waking, stated that 1 tumour in my pelvis was entirely removed, however, it was with disappointment; that the other could not be entirely resected. A "thin strip" had to be left on one of my major arteries. The option was to either leave a portion of the tumour, or take out the artery. Had the artery been taken out, I was told, that I would have been permanentaly disabled. The good news: the surgery met it's main goal and objective. To resect tumour cells, for the possible growth process that is needed for future treatment plans/options. (ie: the TIL)
I will be returning to the NIH at the beginning of July for my scans and results. I am once again, on a "wait and see" status. There needs to be a "measurable" sign of disease before any treatments can begin.
It has been a very long, journey. The path has been pathed with many trials and tribulations.

I was recently sent a very uplifting and inspirational thought: it doesn't matter if they tell you that you have a 1 % chance, a 50 % chance, or a 20 % chance. As long as you have faith, and hope, and belief... you have the will to FIGHT.

I will continue to battle this beast! I hope that you will continue to support me in the FIGHT!
In all honesty, truly, the simplier things that you do... have made a difference. So, IT IS: IN, THE POWER OF YOU! to reach within the POWER of me.

Thank-You All.

[some additional notes: added to the Benefit for Becky: If you have any questions or would like to make a donation call Bobby at 330-990-1247 or Renee at 330-819-8719 or you can make a check payable to Becky Luker Benevolent Fund at any First Merit Bank or mail a check to the North Hill Branch of the U.S. Post Office at 574 E. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, Akron Ohio 44310.]