My brother Todd is a source of inspiration to all who know him. He has had many struggles in his life, but manages to overcome each of them and ends up better than he was before the challenge.
Todd was a 2-time cancer survivor by the age of 33. He had a BMT for CML in '97 and renal-cell carcinoma in '06. Todd volunteers for a number of organizations including ACS,LLS,LAF,& NMDP. He never misses an opportunity to share his story or talk to others that might benefit from his story. He cared for our mom during her cancer illness in '02 & later founded a nonprofit in her name & memory to help other lung cancer patients. He finished his education in 2006 & became an oncology social worker.
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On January 21, 2009 at 07:19 PM
I hope you win!!!
On January 21, 2009 at 03:17 PM
When I was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and was preparing for surgery, it was Todd who put me at ease. Thank you Todd! You deserve this honor so much!
On January 21, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Todd, I'm still voting...want you to win!
On January 20, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Todd is an inspiration to everyone he meets. No matter how tough his life may get, Todd just keeps moving forward.
Good Luck Todd!
On January 19, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Good luck Auntie Todd
On January 19, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Hi Todd,
I just wanted to thank you and say that you are a true inspiration! Keep up the great work that you do and have a very healthy and happy 2009! Todd Hitz
On January 16, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Go Toddy! I'm so proud of you & to have you as a dear friend!
Love from the San Francisco,
Timmy
On January 16, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Go Todd! I've known you my entire life and you deserve this all the way!
On January 16, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Todd you have my vote all the way!!!
On January 16, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Todd has always been an advocate for the erradication of cancer, no matter what form! I vote for one of my dearest friends in the entire world! GO TODD!
On January 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Go Todd Go!
On January 16, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I WISH GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES. WHO EVER KNEW YOU WOULD BE IN THIS COMPETITION??
On January 16, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Todd - you rock and I will be voting for you!!!
On January 16, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Todd, you deserve this!
You are also a very humble guy---so humble you never told me you were in this contest...but you have my vote every day.
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