Comments on: SCHIP Reauthorized http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/ Blog for the Lance Armstrong Foundation Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:50:13 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tyson F. Gautreaux http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-48512 Tyson F. Gautreaux Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:17:22 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-48512 I really just wanted to chime in and let you know that you are quite possibly one of the best writers ever on this subject. Everyone else is very hard to understand as I am not exactly A native English speaker, but I am working on it. So I appreciate you dumbing it down for me. I really just wanted to chime in and let you know that you are quite possibly one of the best writers ever on this subject. Everyone else is very hard to understand as I am not exactly A native English speaker, but I am working on it. So I appreciate you dumbing it down for me.

]]> By: I Hate Lance Armstrong « LAMOLTIHALSTEIN http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-18176 I Hate Lance Armstrong « LAMOLTIHALSTEIN Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:51:36 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-18176 [...] Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who immediately announced a major boost in cancer funding. Armstrong has blogged about his support for SCHIP and even made noises about backing universal health care, which is apropos, since he famously lost [...] [...] Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who immediately announced a major boost in cancer funding. Armstrong has blogged about his support for SCHIP and even made noises about backing universal health care, which is apropos, since he famously lost [...]

]]> By: Erin Morrison http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9189 Erin Morrison Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:01:11 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9189 HI Chris and Monica, I too am having to do battle with the cancer that just recently recurred. I have pulled Lance's books back off the shelf and wear my bracelet for inspiration and encouragement. There isn't a night that doesn't go by that I don't think of Lance's inspirational story and I try to place myself in the frame of mind that I CAN DO THIS. Thank goodness that they caught this during one of my re-check CT scans that I receive every 6 months because maybe it bought me more time (though it spread to my lymphnodes now). I pray each night that I will be rid of this thing once and for all and can live a rich, full life like Lance. I am a young mother of a two-year-old daughter and married the love of my life. My heart just breaks at the thought that I might not be around for my daughter to even remember me. I'm fighting but it is a scary venture. I'm glad to be able to have a place I can "speak" with others and get support from all of you. Sincerely, Erin HI Chris and Monica,
I too am having to do battle with the cancer that just recently recurred. I have pulled Lance’s books back off the shelf and wear my bracelet for inspiration and encouragement. There isn’t a night that doesn’t go by that I don’t think of Lance’s inspirational story and I try to place myself in the frame of mind that I CAN DO THIS.
Thank goodness that they caught this during one of my re-check CT scans that I receive every 6 months because maybe it bought me more time (though it spread to my lymphnodes now). I pray each night that I will be rid of this thing once and for all and can live a rich, full life like Lance. I am a young mother of a two-year-old daughter and married the love of my life. My heart just breaks at the thought that I might not be around for my daughter to even remember me.
I’m fighting but it is a scary venture. I’m glad to be able to have a place I can “speak” with others and get support from all of you.
Sincerely,
Erin

]]> By: Chris http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9166 Chris Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:24:25 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9166 Lance Armstrong, I know I just received a form letter in response to my joining Livestrong, but since it was signed by Lance Armstrong, I'm going to reply in the hope that he reads this. First of all, I have a story. Second of all, I was given your books for Christmas, and I have to tell you, I have read a lot of books in my life and yours were among the best I have ever read. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you. As for My story, I'll make it short. My dad was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in April of 2007. A retired Green Beret, he was an amazing man. As he became more sick, he decided he wanted to sell his house in Arizona and move to Iowa to be nearer to me and my family. We live in North Liberty, just north of Coralville and Iowa City, where you came through during RAGBRAI a few years ago. Anyway, my parents sold their house and moved here, buying a new house in August. That's when I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. The first hospital I went to pretty much said I was screwed. I then went to the University of Iowa where I am being treated by a very good oncologist. At 42, he thought I was worth a shot. I am doing pretty well. I had chemo and radiation together, then just before surgery, I had a little setback. The cancer had spread to my knee, of all places. I had more radiation, then more chemo, which I am going through now. I lost my dad back in December. I lost my career as a firefighter in January. For Christmas, my mother-in-law gave me your books. I thought it was a nice gesture, but reading a story about cancer didn't sound like an entertaining way to spend my time. I couldn't have been more wrong. I have recommended, loaned, and purchased, your books for everyone who will listen. Yours is an amazing story, and you are an amazing man. While I am sure there were days you were as tired of talking about your balls as I am my ass, like you, I would do it all day, everyday, if it would convince one more person to get to a doctor earlier. Thank you for everything you have done. Good luck on your comeback and your future. Hard to believe this was the short version, huh? Sincerely, Chris Lance Armstrong,

I know I just received a form letter in response to my joining Livestrong, but since it was signed by Lance Armstrong, I’m going to reply in the hope that he reads this. First of all, I have a story. Second of all, I was given your books for Christmas, and I have to tell you, I have read a lot of books in my life and yours were among the best I have ever read. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you.

As for My story, I’ll make it short. My dad was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in April of 2007. A retired Green Beret, he was an amazing man. As he became more sick, he decided he wanted to sell his house in Arizona and move to Iowa to be nearer to me and my family. We live in North Liberty, just north of Coralville and Iowa City, where you came through during RAGBRAI a few years ago.

Anyway, my parents sold their house and moved here, buying a new house in August. That’s when I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. The first hospital I went to pretty much said I was screwed. I then went to the University of Iowa where I am being treated by a very good oncologist. At 42, he thought I was worth a shot. I am doing pretty well. I had chemo and radiation together, then just before surgery, I had a little setback. The cancer had spread to my knee, of all places. I had more radiation, then more chemo, which I am going through now. I lost my dad back in December. I lost my career as a firefighter in January. For Christmas, my mother-in-law gave me your books. I thought it was a nice gesture, but reading a story about cancer didn’t sound like an entertaining way to spend my time. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I have recommended, loaned, and purchased, your books for everyone who will listen. Yours is an amazing story, and you are an amazing man. While I am sure there were days you were as tired of talking about your balls as I am my ass, like you, I would do it all day, everyday, if it would convince one more person to get to a doctor earlier. Thank you for everything you have done. Good luck on your comeback and your future. Hard to believe this was the short version, huh?

Sincerely,

Chris

]]> By: Geoff http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9064 Geoff Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:53:59 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9064 When will people wise up and sue the States and Commonwealths in this country for allowing a hazardous product to be sold. They are as guilty as the tobacco companies for allowing this substance to be sold in their state. Last time I checked every pack of cigarettes sold have a state stamp on the bottom making them legal to sell. When will people wise up and sue the States and Commonwealths in this country for allowing a hazardous product to be sold. They are as guilty as the tobacco companies for allowing this substance to be sold in their state.

Last time I checked every pack of cigarettes sold have a state stamp on the bottom making them legal to sell.

]]> By: Dave http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9063 Dave Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:10:15 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9063 Yes, they passed the law but not without bending to the domestic terrorist group "La Raza" and forcing cash strapped hard working Americans to give their tax dollars to not only the rightful American children but also to illegal aliens. If things were better with our economy I wouldn't care but we are broke and with the antics of Bush and Obama we are bankrupt! Fools! Yes, they passed the law but not without bending to the domestic terrorist group “La Raza” and forcing cash strapped hard working Americans to give their tax dollars to not only the rightful American children but also to illegal aliens. If things were better with our economy I wouldn’t care but we are broke and with the antics of Bush and Obama we are bankrupt! Fools!

]]> By: mat lambert http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9058 mat lambert Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:17:43 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9058 well done! tax it, tax it, tax it. anything to get a killer off the streets. Keep rolling LAF!!! well done! tax it, tax it, tax it. anything to get a killer off the streets. Keep rolling LAF!!!

]]> By: oscarjet http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9048 oscarjet Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:46:44 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9048 congrats! congrats!

]]> By: Brooke McMillan (LAF Staff) http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9046 Brooke McMillan (LAF Staff) Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:58:51 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9046 Fred, I have removed you from our e-mailings. However; I wanted to make sure that you knew that increasing taxes on cigarettes is an effective deterrent for smoking. Studies show that the higher the price of cigarettes means less children begin to smoke. It leads to higher revenues and there is public and bipartisan support for higher taxes on cigarettes. Smoking kills people. Secondhand smoke makes children sick- increases likelihood of developing long term health issues such as childhood asthma, diabetes, cancer and much more. So, to answer your comment; increasing taxes on cigarettes will help protect our children and the increase will ensure that those children receive healthcare they need to lead healthy lives. Fred,

I have removed you from our e-mailings. However; I wanted to make sure that you knew that increasing taxes on cigarettes is an effective deterrent for smoking. Studies show that the higher the price of cigarettes means less children begin to smoke. It leads to higher revenues and there is public and bipartisan support for higher taxes on cigarettes.

Smoking kills people. Secondhand smoke makes children sick- increases likelihood of developing long term health issues such as childhood asthma, diabetes, cancer and much more. So, to answer your comment; increasing taxes on cigarettes will help protect our children and the increase will ensure that those children receive healthcare they need to lead healthy lives.

]]> By: Fred Garvin http://livestrongblog.org/2009/02/04/schip-reauthorized/comment-page-1/#comment-9043 Fred Garvin Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:42:33 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=1035#comment-9043 Patrick Henry is rolling over in his grave as we speak. Taxing tobacco for SCHIP? Why don't they tax the root of the problem; things that make kids sick. How about taxing candy, soda pop, fattening foods that cause diabetes? Please remove me from your emailings. I do not wish to be a member an organization that supports a nanny state. By the way, I just joined Cigar Rights of America at www.cigarrights.org Patrick Henry is rolling over in his grave as we speak. Taxing tobacco for SCHIP?

Why don’t they tax the root of the problem; things that make kids sick. How about taxing candy, soda pop, fattening foods that cause diabetes?

Please remove me from your emailings. I do not wish to be a member an organization that supports a nanny state. By the way, I just joined Cigar Rights of America at http://www.cigarrights.org

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