Helping people live with cancer—that is the mission of the local nonprofit Lee’s Friends. The Norfolk cancer support group is recognizing my work for following through on my prostate cancer experience.
For nearly a year I’ve done several stories on my diagnosis and treatment, which included about a month of radiation—followed by surgery. I also worked on a 30-minute special with News 3 Photojournalist Wayne Pellenberg detailing my prostate cancer journey–all of this coverage catching the attention of the group Lee’s Friends.
Watch previous coverage: Don’t fear the finger! A journey through prostate cancer
Don’t fear the finger! A journey through prostate cancer
As a result, Carol Olsen, the group’s executive director shares why I’m being honored, “So Friday night, we’re going to be presenting our….seventh annual Legacy Award to you. We’re so impressed with all you’ve done and all you’ve shared with the Hampton Roads Community. You have inspired so many people, and I really believe you’ve helped a lot of people not to be too scared to know that there is the other side that you can ring the bell.”