... I am humbled and thankful to have been named "The 2010 Rockland County Honored Hero" from "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society". I have been battling this deadly & rare type of Leukemia (A.L.L. with PH+) for about 3 1/2 years. I gave a speech about 2 weeks ago to the Rotary Club about my life with Leukemia since I was diagnosed. I will also be speaking to other organizations the next several months.
... During my speech, my voice broke and I cried a few times. I guess when I relive the nightmare of this cancer in details, it gets me very emotional. However, I enjoy talking about my journey with Leukemia. It is a form of mental therapy for me. I've always been the type to feel better after I share the hard times in my life. I'm not one to hold things in. People that know me, know I'll tell you like it is. I wear my heart on my sleeve.
... As part of being named the 2010 Honored Hero, I will be walking/marching with a few hundred people on October 24, 2010 at Nyack Memorial Park in Nyack, NY. I encourage anyone who has a desire to walk with me to please do. I will probably be making a speech that day and will mention all the love/support I have gotten from my "Family & Friends".
...Please try to participate in "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk" to help those with blood cancers and raise money for important research that gives us living with blood cancer hope for the future. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has been a blessing to me. Thank you all so much.
God bless you all.
... I love you all.... Lorenzo A. Fortunato... :-)
Hey Larry,
ReplyDeleteCongratulatons on this great accomplishment! I, too, am thankful your sister was a match for you. Stay strong and be happy!
Tony
... The Light the Night Walk was on Oct. 24th, 2010. I was honored to have been named the 2010 Honored Hero. I made an emotional speech & then led the Walk. I thank all my family & friends for their support. God bless you all... Lorenzo
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ReplyDeleteIm in Westchechester Medical. with APL Cancer I will follow you and share your succes I want to win with only seeing. my new grandchild One time.