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September 21, 2013 By Breathing Room Foundation

Founders

Bernie Fitzgerald Co-Founder
Diane Fitzgerald Co-Founder

“As my wife waged her six year battle with cancer, I witnessed first hand the destruction of this disease. During that same time, I witnessed first hand the comfort of care. With each diagnosis, as cancer attacked her breast, lymph nodes, lungs, spine, and brain there were the gifts. Diane, our children and I were the recipients of so many gifts. With each gift we heard the words “I care.” At one of our darkest moments, we received a visit from a friend who offered us great comfort. It was at that time, Diane confided in me, “…sometimes I think I’m going to be cured, and this cancer will go away. That may not happen, but I think I’m being cured in other ways.”

“I have thanked so many people for such gifts that I wonder if a thank you from me means anything. The words as I say them sound insincere. The best way I can show my gratitude is to do similar things for others as were done for us. When our foundation helps someone renovate their home or send someone on vacation or offers presents to children we hear “thank you.” With each opportunity to help others, I am saying thank you.”

“We were in a battle between care and disease. This battle did not start with us. Others before us waged such a battle, and it does not end with us. I ask you to join me with this foundation because I assure you I am not done fighting.”

 

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