“When my twin was diagnosed with cancer, it was certainly a wake up call. I don't think I would ever refer to it as a gift -- even now. It was two years of so many ups and downs and unimaginable hard lessons, but in turn we finally received the good news of over 14 months of remission. However, I can tell you what I learned from my twin sister is positive -- her incredible strength, faith, grace and sense of humor even during the toughest time of her life. Yes, it made us all stronger and it showed us who our true friends are, but there were those moments of uncertainty and fear which I cannot call a gift that I wish to relive ever again. Having said that, I can say that there is a light at the end of the tunnel -- after cancer, but it certainly was not a gift to our family,” Gloria Elisa
However, Gloria was able to find a way to support others. She started the Hopes & Dreams Cancer Awareness Shop which is itself a gift -- to her sister Anne, to those who find themselves visiting her website, and to the recipients of her charitable work. Hope & Dreams Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Store sells unique cancer awareness shirts, apparel & gifts designed by cancer survivors to promote awareness for Hodgkin's Disease, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Thyroid Cancer & Funny & Bold Cancer Shirts to inspire & empower the warrior, survivor and advocates to fight strong.
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