If You Don’t Fight Cancer, You Don’t Know Jack
Hey Guys! I am writing today to share the story of Jack Hoeger with you. Jack is an amazing eight year old cancer survivor that I’ve had the privilege of getting to know through the LAF. Jack lives in Iowa, and his parents, Jen and Marty, are very special people that have dedicated their lives to raising awareness about cancer.
Jen attended LIVESTRONG Day 2007 in Washington, D.C., and met with her Iowa representatives to ask them to increase funding for cancer research. Marty rode as a member of TEAM LIVESTRONG in The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) with Lance to raise awareness about cancer. They have started the LIVESTRONG Army Cedar Rapids to get others in their own community involved in making cancer a national priority.
Local LIVESTRONG Armies are a way to get your friends, family, and community involved in raising awareness and fighting cancer. We challenged our Army leaders to make a cancer commercial that asks our nation’s leaders what they plan to do in the fight against cancer. In the video, Jack asks, “What will you do to fight cancer?” Interested in getting involved? Click here.
Please take a second to watch this heartfelt video and call to action about Jack’s triumph over cancer. He has really beat the odds, and serves as an inspiration to us all! “If you don’t’ fight cancer, you don’t know Jack,” says Jack.
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April 3rd, 2008 at 10:12 pm
We’re praying for you Jack. In February my husband finished up his chemo treatments after his second bout with cancer so we have some idea of the struggles your family is facing. We’ve kept a blog of our trip through cancer and although we hoped it was over, another spot was found in my husband’s lung last month. In May he’ll have another scan and get a diagnosis so we wait. Cancer changes everything, but the compassion it brings people is priceless. You can find our blog at http://TeamZieser.blogspot.com, where we will also link to your story. Keep fighting…we’re on your team!
April 4th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Jack, you’re an amazing cancer warrior! I see your video was mentioned in The Gazette, and it has been viewed more than 15,000 times as of this morning!
April 4th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Thank you for covering the story of Jack Hoeger. So many people are effected by cancer, for years we all sat back and suffered quitely, not realizing the power of uniting together to fight and advocate for help in conquering it. I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer 27 years ago when I was 13. We have come a long way since then, but not far enough. The Hoeger family, especially Jack, have reminded me why it is so important to keep fighting.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I cannot think of a more inspiring video. Jack shows true strength and courage.
The video is already at 17,851 views. Jack and parents are doing a great job of raising awareness by sharing his story.
LIVESTRONG Jack, LIVESTRONG!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
My heart goes out to Jack and all of his family as they fight this cancer together. Cancer affects TOO many people; I was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer, 2 months before my daughter’s wedding. It was a reminder of how our lives can change in the blink of an eye. I have finished chemo and am 1/4 of the way through radiation treatments. Watching Jack’s video brought tears to my eyes. Seeing such a young child undergo such a struggle makes me more determined than ever to do my part in helping raise $ so that more research can be done and a cure can be found. I’m praying for you, Jack. You are a strong and courageous young man.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hey jack i know how you feel i had cancer three years agao i was a little saced but i got over it way to hang in there little buddy
April 5th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Keep this awesome video going!! Everyone who watches this video will be touched!! Some may have young children (and the parents are thankful this is not happening to their children) and some will be parents of older children…whom may have cancer…and will be inspired by this video…
My nephew died of cancer at the age of 36….
April 6th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I am Jason’s Mom–the guy in the video who died in Feb 08 at age 36. I am so proud to have been his mom–he was my inspiration. Jason loved Jack. He would be so proud of Jack and I am sure he is praying and watching out for Jack still. Jason’s wife Gina and Jen (Jack’s Mom) have been friends forever. They have been there for each other the whole journey. I pray for you Jack and Jack’s family and will help with whatever you need. Keep up the battle Jack.
April 7th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
You are a very brave young boy Jack. I admire your determination. I will be praying for you and your family morning, noon and night. LIVE STRONG!
April 20th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Having just finished one of Lance’s books, I jumped on the net to read more about the Fountadtion and came across this video, Wow. As a mother of two little boys I’m deeply moved by Jack, You cant imagine the unimaginable. Stay strong and brave, and my thoughts go out to your family Jack.
July 28th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Jack, you are an amazing inspiration to many. Thank you Jenn for sharing with us during the Summit. Continue your fight to LIVESTRONG! You have a whole army behind you. Hugs.
July 29th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
[…] The final day of the Summit was an incredibly moving experience. I would have to say the one part that touched me more than anything this weekend was when Jen Hoeger, who was a track leader for Advocacy Grey, took the stage. The entire crowd started chanting “I KNOW JACK! I KNOW JACK!”. It was simple amazing. i would be willing to bet there wasn’t a dry eye in the entire audience. If you too would like to know jack, check out our post from April. […]
July 29th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Hi Jack,
You are an amazing kid and so are your parents. We saw your video at the LAF Summit in our Elections track. I am going to share it with everyone I know - so that they too will know Jack. LiveSTRONG Jack
July 30th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Jack you are truly an inspiration to us all. What a wonderful family you have and a mother who truly is an angel on earsth. We love you here in Jacksonville fl and pray for you and your family and all families touched my cancer.
Livestrong Jack
August 4th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Jack you are a true inspiration too thousands of people world wide. You are one of my hero’s, you sre a warrior of cancer. This is a remarkable story. i am praying for you.