Help fund a stay at the Hope Lodge. Here families are able to rest comfortably while supporting a loved one through cancer treatment, without spending a single dime on lodging costs.
Supports many programs for cancer patients, including wigs and prostheses
Provides toll free access to 1-800-ACS-2345, the American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center, where specialists answer questions about cancer treatment and local resources.
College scholarships for childhood cancer survivors
Fund lifesaving research – the American Cancer Society is the single largest non-profit funder of life saving cancer research in the world
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Personal Message from Lance Holland
Dear Friends and Family,
I wanted to update the blog for you. I tolerated the last two weeks of chemo (Thursdays) with little to no side affects, I have been very blessed for the treatments to be so easy for me. I am scheduled for chemo today and my Dr. started me on iron infusions for three weeks. She said this is due to the all the blood they are taking from me and not to worry about it because it should just make me feel better. I also received an insulin pump this week that I believe will make managing my diabetes a lot easiler. There is alot to it and I have much to learn but I think after a while it will be second nature. My niece Windy came in town Wednesday to spend sometime with me and she will be accompanying me to chemo today. I have been so blessed with friends and family taking me to chemo and the neat thing about that is the experience everyone that takes me touches each of them because to see all the people going though this really open all of our eyes. I am half way there, I can't believe how fast the time goes. I simply can not express how the support I have received has helped me through the tough times. God is so good and my life is better because of our mighty Lord. Please continue to pray for my healing and recovery because its working!!
Lance
I wanted to update the blog for you. I tolerated the last two weeks of chemo (Thursdays) with little to no side affects, I have been very blessed for the treatments to be so easy for me. I am scheduled for chemo today and my Dr. started me on iron infusions for three weeks. She said this is due to the all the blood they are taking from me and not to worry about it because it should just make me feel better. I also received an insulin pump this week that I believe will make managing my diabetes a lot easiler. There is alot to it and I have much to learn but I think after a while it will be second nature. My niece Windy came in town Wednesday to spend sometime with me and she will be accompanying me to chemo today. I have been so blessed with friends and family taking me to chemo and the neat thing about that is the experience everyone that takes me touches each of them because to see all the people going though this really open all of our eyes. I am half way there, I can't believe how fast the time goes. I simply can not express how the support I have received has helped me through the tough times. God is so good and my life is better because of our mighty Lord. Please continue to pray for my healing and recovery because its working!!
Lance
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Blood Drive for Local 2nd Grader
There is a Blood Drive for Devon Kerr on April 2nd 3-7 pm at
223 Hubbard Dr. Heath (parking lot of Native Outdoors and Heath Hair).
Last month Devon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and currently she is receiving her services from Children's Medical of Dallas. When people asked her parents how they could help, their response was simple, give blood. Devon is a 2nd grader at Amy Parks Elementary.
To sign up early to give blood, following this link:
For more information, please contact:
Cary Scheurer
214.505.3532
scheurerc@hotmail.com
223 Hubbard Dr. Heath (parking lot of Native Outdoors and Heath Hair).
Last month Devon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and currently she is receiving her services from Children's Medical of Dallas. When people asked her parents how they could help, their response was simple, give blood. Devon is a 2nd grader at Amy Parks Elementary.
To sign up early to give blood, following this link:
For more information, please contact:
Cary Scheurer
214.505.3532
scheurerc@hotmail.com
Fundraising Call to Action
Dear Friends,
It's time for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life. Relay is the ACS nationwide signature event. Throughout the night, my teammates and I will take turns walking around the track. After all, cancer never sleeps and neither will we. Will you help in the fight against cancer by making a contribution to the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life?
The event takes place on April 30th and May 1st in Heath, TX at Cain Middle School. I will be walking in honor of my father Lance Holland who is currently battling Pancreatic Cancer. I believe that it is because of the research funded by the American Cancer Society that he will be joining us in the Survivors' Victory Lap at Relay. Dad and I appreciate your support. Please try and send your donations to be prior to the event. There is no finish line until we find a cure.
Gratefully,
Justin A. Holland
ja.holland@yahoo.com
“CANCER DOES NOT STOP FOR NIGHTTIME”
RELAY FOR LIFE is not your typical fundraiser. It is an overnight event signifying the journey of a cancer survivor- it is overnight because cancer never sleeps. Relay starts at dusk and ends at the next day’s morning. The light and darkness of the day and night parallel the physical effects, emotions and mental state of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment.
The RELAY begins in the gentle calm of the afternoon, sometimes with clouds overhead, but nearly always with just a little sun peeking through. A cancer patient hears the words “You have cancer.” The setting of the sun symbolizes the beginning of the diagnosis. Just like friends and family from everywhere come to their loved one once they learn they have cancer, the crowd gathers in support. They collect from every niche and pocket within the university, all standing together, vowing that together they will make it through the journey and together will make a difference. The crowd is determined, committed, and supportive.
The days get darker and this represents the cancer patient’s state of mind as they feel their life may be coming to an end. Candles begin to be lit- showing HOPE for the loved one with cancer- more and more to glow in the night, showing that even in the darkest times, the survivor has HOPE from those who care for them.
As the evening goes on, it gets colder and darker, just as the emotions of the cancer patient. 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. represents the time when the cancer patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, some sick, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant in the RELAY, you have been walking and feel much the same way. You cannot stop or give up, just as the cancer patient cannot stop or give up. You keep on moving—walking, running, skipping, talking, laughing, and insisting to continue even though it is rough and you are tired.
4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. symbolizes the coming of the end of treatment for the cancer patient. Once again they are tired, but they expect to soon see a brightening sky.
The sun rising represents the end of treatment for the cancer patient. They see the light at the end of the tunnel. The morning light brings on a new day, full of life and excitement for new beginnings for the cancer patient. As a participant, you will feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of the RELAY is close at hand. You have made it though the night- the hardest part, you are still standing, laughing and awake. Those of you in the early morning understand the importance of sticking together- and seeing it though to the very end.
When you leave the RELAY, think of the cancer patient leaving their last treatment. Just as you are exhausted and weak, so is that person after treatment.
Remember: There is no finish line until we find a cure.
The RELAY begins in the gentle calm of the afternoon, sometimes with clouds overhead, but nearly always with just a little sun peeking through. A cancer patient hears the words “You have cancer.” The setting of the sun symbolizes the beginning of the diagnosis. Just like friends and family from everywhere come to their loved one once they learn they have cancer, the crowd gathers in support. They collect from every niche and pocket within the university, all standing together, vowing that together they will make it through the journey and together will make a difference. The crowd is determined, committed, and supportive.
The days get darker and this represents the cancer patient’s state of mind as they feel their life may be coming to an end. Candles begin to be lit- showing HOPE for the loved one with cancer- more and more to glow in the night, showing that even in the darkest times, the survivor has HOPE from those who care for them.
As the evening goes on, it gets colder and darker, just as the emotions of the cancer patient. 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. represents the time when the cancer patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, some sick, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant in the RELAY, you have been walking and feel much the same way. You cannot stop or give up, just as the cancer patient cannot stop or give up. You keep on moving—walking, running, skipping, talking, laughing, and insisting to continue even though it is rough and you are tired.
4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. symbolizes the coming of the end of treatment for the cancer patient. Once again they are tired, but they expect to soon see a brightening sky.
The sun rising represents the end of treatment for the cancer patient. They see the light at the end of the tunnel. The morning light brings on a new day, full of life and excitement for new beginnings for the cancer patient. As a participant, you will feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of the RELAY is close at hand. You have made it though the night- the hardest part, you are still standing, laughing and awake. Those of you in the early morning understand the importance of sticking together- and seeing it though to the very end.
When you leave the RELAY, think of the cancer patient leaving their last treatment. Just as you are exhausted and weak, so is that person after treatment.
Remember: There is no finish line until we find a cure.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Prayer List
Lance Holland & Family (pancreatic fighter)
A.J. Wells & Family (leukemia fighter)
Cissi Scott & Family (survivor!)
Leigh Plagens & Family (fighter)
Ewing Family in Kansas (leukemia - recent loss)
Ben & Meredith Fox Family (survivor & fighter)
Shirley Dodge & Family (liver fighter)
Wayne Neal Family in Paris, TX (recent loss)
Brenda Stokley Lanclos & Family in League City, TX (fighter)
Tammy Osborn & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Rosemary Green & Family (leukemia fighter)
Riley Hicks & Family (leukemia survivor!)
Diane McMinn & Family (fighter)
Josh Copes & Family (brain tumor)
Jackie Thoreson & Family (recent loss)
Ethan Tate & Family (leukemia fighter)
Family of Peyton Ricker (recent loss)
Father of Terry Garrett of Rockwall (recent loss)
Family of Bob McDonald of Rockwall (recent loss)
Ed Franza & Family (fighter, recent good news!)
RISD Teacher Families (many affected)
Grandfather of Nick and Katie Gay (recent loss)
Nate Oxford & Family (cancer free!)
Sherri Johnston & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Gary Briscoe & Family (colon cancer)
Cotton Ellis & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Tom Lueder & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Presby Dallas Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Melissa Stolle (breast cancer survivor)
A.B. Ward & Family (pancreatic cancer fighter)
Linda March & Family (fighter)
Dennis Bailey & family (cancer fighter)
Douglas Marrow & Family (liposarcoma)
Jerry Perry & Family (hodgkin's lymphoma)
Nancy Grubbs & Family (cancer fighter)
Roy Rush & Family (prostate cancer)
Michael Rush & Family (lost battle in 2006)
Karen Rush & Family (leukemia remission!)
Carolyn Lahtinen & Family (ovarian fighter)
Bradley Abbott & Family
In Memory of Virginia Dretzka and Nettie Crow
Glen Davis & Family (kidney cancer)
Bridgette Dear & Family
Tom Phillips & Family
Esther Smith & Family (cancer survivor!)
A.J. Wells & Family (leukemia fighter)
Cissi Scott & Family (survivor!)
Leigh Plagens & Family (fighter)
Ewing Family in Kansas (leukemia - recent loss)
Ben & Meredith Fox Family (survivor & fighter)
Shirley Dodge & Family (liver fighter)
Wayne Neal Family in Paris, TX (recent loss)
Brenda Stokley Lanclos & Family in League City, TX (fighter)
Tammy Osborn & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Rosemary Green & Family (leukemia fighter)
Riley Hicks & Family (leukemia survivor!)
Diane McMinn & Family (fighter)
Josh Copes & Family (brain tumor)
Jackie Thoreson & Family (recent loss)
Ethan Tate & Family (leukemia fighter)
Family of Peyton Ricker (recent loss)
Father of Terry Garrett of Rockwall (recent loss)
Family of Bob McDonald of Rockwall (recent loss)
Ed Franza & Family (fighter, recent good news!)
RISD Teacher Families (many affected)
Grandfather of Nick and Katie Gay (recent loss)
Nate Oxford & Family (cancer free!)
Sherri Johnston & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Gary Briscoe & Family (colon cancer)
Cotton Ellis & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Tom Lueder & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Presby Dallas Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Melissa Stolle (breast cancer survivor)
A.B. Ward & Family (pancreatic cancer fighter)
Linda March & Family (fighter)
Dennis Bailey & family (cancer fighter)
Douglas Marrow & Family (liposarcoma)
Jerry Perry & Family (hodgkin's lymphoma)
Nancy Grubbs & Family (cancer fighter)
Roy Rush & Family (prostate cancer)
Michael Rush & Family (lost battle in 2006)
Karen Rush & Family (leukemia remission!)
Carolyn Lahtinen & Family (ovarian fighter)
Bradley Abbott & Family
In Memory of Virginia Dretzka and Nettie Crow
Glen Davis & Family (kidney cancer)
Bridgette Dear & Family
Tom Phillips & Family
Esther Smith & Family (cancer survivor!)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Texas Health Resources Support Groups
Our family has been attending the following group. It's really a great resource to talk with others who have been through the same thing you're going through; and have beat it!
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: This group, for patients and family members affected by pancreatic cancer, provides ongoing support and promotes dialogue and an open forum to ask questions directly to the participating physician. Meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in Classroom B on the ground floor of the Fogelson building. For more information, please call 214-345-4054.
List of more SUPPORT GROUPS
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: This group, for patients and family members affected by pancreatic cancer, provides ongoing support and promotes dialogue and an open forum to ask questions directly to the participating physician. Meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in Classroom B on the ground floor of the Fogelson building. For more information, please call 214-345-4054.
List of more SUPPORT GROUPS
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A Dear Friend Dennis Bailey
Dennis Bailey, current Rockwall County Commissioner of Precinct 3, has recently discovered some discouraging news (as many of us have of recent). I'm encouraging, as always, warrior-like specific prayer for Dennis and his wife Kathie.
According to Dennis' brother-in-law, David Hamilton's report via Facebook on Monday, "The Dr's have found three masses...one in his liver, one in his kidney, and one in his intestines". A biopsy was performed Tuesday which revealed that Dennis' masses are indeed cancerous. Pathology samples have been sent away for testing and treatment decisions will be made upon receipt of the results and identification of the cancer. Doctors have commented that the cancer appears to be non-aggressive. Praise God for that.
Dennis is a dear friend and great ambassador and servant to the Rockwall Community. Please pray for Dennis Bailey and Family for a full recovery. We are all here for you Dennis.
Justin A. Holland
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Growing, Growing, Growing Prayers
Lance Holland & Family (pancreatic fighter)
A.J. Wells & Family (leukemia fighter)
Cissi Scott & Family (survivor!)
Leigh Plagens & Family (fighter)
Ewing Family in Kansas (leukemia - recent loss)
Ben & Meredith Fox Family (survivor & fighter)
Shirley Dodge & Family (liver fighter)
Wayne Neal Family in Paris, TX (recent loss)
Brenda Stokley Lanclos & Family in League City, TX (fighter)
Tammy Osborn & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Rosemary Green & Family (leukemia fighter)
Riley Hicks & Family (leukemia survivor!)
Diane McMinn & Family (fighter)
Josh Copes & Family (brain tumor)
Jackie Thoreson & Family (recent loss)
Ethan Tate & Family (leukemia fighter)
Family of Peyton Ricker (recent loss)
Father of Terry Garrett of Rockwall (recent loss)
Family of Bob McDonald of Rockwall (recent loss)
Ed Franza & Family (fighter, recent good news!)
RISD Teacher Families (many affected)
Grandfather of Nick and Katie Gay (recent loss)
Nate Oxford & Family (cancer free!)
Sherri Johnston & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Gary Briscoe & Family (colon cancer)
Cotton Ellis & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Tom Lueder & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Presby Dallas Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Melissa Stolle (breast cancer survivor)
A.B. Ward & Family (pancreatic cancer fighter)
Linda March & Family (fighter)
Dennis Bailey & family (cancer fighter)
A.J. Wells & Family (leukemia fighter)
Cissi Scott & Family (survivor!)
Leigh Plagens & Family (fighter)
Ewing Family in Kansas (leukemia - recent loss)
Ben & Meredith Fox Family (survivor & fighter)
Shirley Dodge & Family (liver fighter)
Wayne Neal Family in Paris, TX (recent loss)
Brenda Stokley Lanclos & Family in League City, TX (fighter)
Tammy Osborn & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Rosemary Green & Family (leukemia fighter)
Riley Hicks & Family (leukemia survivor!)
Diane McMinn & Family (fighter)
Josh Copes & Family (brain tumor)
Jackie Thoreson & Family (recent loss)
Ethan Tate & Family (leukemia fighter)
Family of Peyton Ricker (recent loss)
Father of Terry Garrett of Rockwall (recent loss)
Family of Bob McDonald of Rockwall (recent loss)
Ed Franza & Family (fighter, recent good news!)
RISD Teacher Families (many affected)
Grandfather of Nick and Katie Gay (recent loss)
Nate Oxford & Family (cancer free!)
Sherri Johnston & Family (breast cancer fighter)
Gary Briscoe & Family (colon cancer)
Cotton Ellis & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Tom Lueder & Family (pancreatic fighter)
Presby Dallas Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Melissa Stolle (breast cancer survivor)
A.B. Ward & Family (pancreatic cancer fighter)
Linda March & Family (fighter)
Dennis Bailey & family (cancer fighter)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Lance Update: March 8, 2010
Just wanted to update you all on Lance. He is doing wonderful.
Lance was unable to take his third round of Chemo 2 weeks ago because his White Blood Count was too low. However, his doctor appointment Thursday was great. All counts are back to normal and he will take his Chemo this Thursday. The doctor said that was very normal when you take Chemo every week - nothing to worry about at all.
He looks as "handsome" as ever (if I may say so myself). Justin and I know that he is feeling really good because he has been a little "sassy" lately. That is a good sign for sure. Lance read the book "Fearless", by Max Lucado last week and I can tell everyone for sure that Lance is "Fearless" about the whole Chemotherapy situation. He has the best attitude of anyone I have ever known taking Chemotherapy.
Again, we honestly thank everyone for all that has been done for us. We are just amazed and feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful community to live and work in where others sincerely care about people. We are extremely blessed!
Continue to Pray - It is Powerful...
Love, Saundra Holland
Lance was unable to take his third round of Chemo 2 weeks ago because his White Blood Count was too low. However, his doctor appointment Thursday was great. All counts are back to normal and he will take his Chemo this Thursday. The doctor said that was very normal when you take Chemo every week - nothing to worry about at all.
He looks as "handsome" as ever (if I may say so myself). Justin and I know that he is feeling really good because he has been a little "sassy" lately. That is a good sign for sure. Lance read the book "Fearless", by Max Lucado last week and I can tell everyone for sure that Lance is "Fearless" about the whole Chemotherapy situation. He has the best attitude of anyone I have ever known taking Chemotherapy.
Again, we honestly thank everyone for all that has been done for us. We are just amazed and feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful community to live and work in where others sincerely care about people. We are extremely blessed!
Continue to Pray - It is Powerful...
Love, Saundra Holland
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