Battling Cancer With Grit: Commissioner John Brodie Runs 5K During Chemotherapy, Carries Flags of Hope and Service

Fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy are challenges for anyone.

Commissioner John Brodie is facing stage one bladder cancer at age 56. An Army veteran, he left a job at the Veterans Administration but chose to remain on the commission.

“I am in the middle of chemotherapy, and I have been receiving treatments every Friday since December 26 and will continue receiving treatment through January. My family has been amazing and helped me, and I have a new grandchild,” said Brodie…

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