Jackiern26 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hey Everyone I'm Jackie I am here because within the last 5 years I have lost both of my grandparents to lung cancer, one smoked, one did not. I am a registered nurse in Philadelphia and came in contact with the Lungevity Foundation when I started a lung cancer walk last year in the Philadelphia area. I am here to meet all of you, be a support system, and a friend. I am having a walk again this year in Bucks County, Pa on November 8th if anyone is interested and from the area. I miss my grandparents so much and being a nurseI thought I would be able to "fix" it, I realized when it came to them, I had to be a grandchild and not a nurse. It's so frustrating reading all the sterotypes people get who have lung cancer....No one deserves it no matter what you have done in your life. Hope to hear fom all of you soon! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi Jackie, Nice to meet you. Thank you for being here and offering your very kind and generous support. I'm sure that you may be able to be of great help to some of us here, and thanks so much for being a great advocate. All the best, Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Welcome Jackie. I'm sorry about your grandparents, but am glad you have joined us. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi Jackie. Welcome. People with Cancer and their loved ones really need support. We also really need research in lung cancer. Many who get it are young and never ever smoked. We are so glad you are an advocate and found us. Besides being a survivor, I also am an RN. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi Jackie- Welcome to the board. I cannot fathom losing two loved ones so close together from this horrid disease. I am so sorry. Thank you for your advocacy and hope to get to know you better. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Welcome to our board. I am glad you found us. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hello Jackie amd welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi Jackie. Thanks for joining and offering your support. And even more thanks for the badly needed advocacy work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hello Jackie, welcome and THANK YOU!! What a wonderful thing you are doing by offering your support here as well as with your walk. I am sure you will be an inspiration to many here on this board Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome Jackie, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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