Congratulations Jon Lester
May 20th, 2008 by Lance Armstrong
I know how hard it is to come back after cancer. I also now know how hard it is to throw a pitch. One pitch. That is why I am awed and inspired by Jon Lester. Congratulations from one cancer survivor to another.
-Lance
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May 20th, 2008 at 8:54 am
When I read about cancer survivor Jon Lester’s no-hitter this morning, I thought of two other cancer survivors: my crazed ‘Red Sox fan’ friend Henrike, and the guy pictured above who fulfilled my childhood dream of throwing a pitch in a major league ballpark.
Congrats Mr. Lester, just don’t pitch that well against my Chicago White Sox. Please save it for games against the Yankees.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Jon Lester often said that whatever happens to him from here on out, whatever challenges he’s given, he can persevere. Doesn’t get much more inspiring than seeing this kid!
Congratulations, Jon, you’re “Un-(bleeping)-believable”
May 20th, 2008 at 11:25 am
A true inspiration to all survivors.
May 20th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Congratulations Jon - You continue to amaze and inspire! Your perseverence and dedication to your sport leave me awestruck …
May 20th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Lance,
You are one classy guy. I stood at the end of the Boston Marathon to see you for 5 minutes ; I will never forget that. Boston welcomes you anytime !!!!
LIVESTRONG !!!
May 20th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Go Red Sox!
June 5th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I will never pitch a no hitter in the majors…but in a way got my own kind of no hitter. An avid cyclist, at 42 I was told I had CML. Thanks to Novartis, now at 45, I leave for a 10 day cycling vacation in Colorado on a route that will take me over the Vail Pass at 11,000 above sea level. We have to keep the government focused on research and beating this damn thing !!