How Can I Thank Hundreds of People at the Same Time???
A handful of friends recently did something incredible for and started a GoFundMe campaign to support my wife and me through this stage of our cancer journey. The purpose of the fundraiser is to ensure I can spend as much time as possible at The Block Center in Chicago, which is an integrative cancer center that I believe will be a major factor in my recovery. I am committed to pushing through this and having a very healthy body. In fact, during one of my IV infusions there I rode a recumbent bike, which helps eliminate any pin during the process. I had never heard of that technique before, but it worked!! And I also spent time in the hyperbaric chamber which helps fight cancer in a number of ways.
I had no idea what to expect when they launched the campaign last week. I just know that we are seriously financially invested in this health plan (it is a private facility so all costs are out of pocket.). What happened blew me away - at this point over 750 people have donated to the campaign and we are getting very close to our goal of $130K!!!
Please note that while I am friends with a lot of people who donated, there were literally hundreds whom I do not know and who just want to help us through this challenging time. I think that is pretty incredible - and the emotional effect on me was overwhelming.
So, how can I thank so many people at one time? Because I think it is important for each of the donors, no matter how much they contributed, to know that I value their support and well wishes. This post is the most public way I could think of making that public announcement and thanking everyone for their incredible support. If I could do something larger and grander I would, but I hope that everyone knows just how appreciative we are of the overwhelming support.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed financially, is keeping us in their prayers, and has provided support in other ways. You are inspiring, and none off it is lost on me.
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Justin Constantine is an inspirational and motivational speaker who speaks (live and virtually) to companies, nonprofit organizations and universities of all shapes and sizes. He focuses on thriving in the face of change, resilience, that it’s okay to ask for help, and that you are stronger than you think you are.
