The incomparable cancer advocate, Chris Draft, whose beautiful wife passed away from lung cancer shortly after they were married, loves to say, “we have to love on our own.” We have to make sure they feel loved. By “our own,” Chris means lung cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, colon cancer survivors, critical heart patients...you get the point. Anyone struggling with a life threatening diagnosis. AND all of those that care for these warriors and struggle through their own battle. My own journey has been defined by the goodness of people that have been everywhere I’ve looked. Old friends, new friends, family, fellow survivors, doctors and clinicians, caretakers...even strangers. I have been buoyed up by an abundant love that, like Chris, I want everyone to experience. It’s imperative. Only the goodness and love of others can make the survivor’s journey bearable. Or dare I say a blessing? That is what Living Wide is all about. Hope for everyone. Joy and grace for everyone. A smile and a hand whenever needed. Join us. And spread the word. We need everyone to make this work. Forging relationships and building community. We’re just getting launched, but check back regularly...there’s much more to come.