RDawkins

Hi All:

Cleveland Flight Attendant Claire Martin is recovering from breast cancer. Unfortunately she is out of sick-time and burdened with paying COBRA. I think helping her out a bit would lift her spirits. I will keep you all informed about the progress of this lovely lady.

I have added a donation link to the help line: Expressjet Pilots Help Line

Thanks in advance.

Paul E.

BTAblackops

I just lost my mom last weekend to breast cancer that metastised to her bones. I will gladly help.

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RDawkins

I am so sorry about your loss. My condolences.

Paul E.

BTAblackops

Thanks. It is time to find a cure for cancer. It has and will take so many of the people we cherish in life, and possible you and me.

I feel soo helpless when it comes to finding a cure, other than donating money.

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RDawkins

Just called Claire's home, and found the last line of this poem on her answering machine:

"Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
live simply, love generously, care deeply and speak kindly…
life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass….
it’s about learning to dance in the rain."

ramper63

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss!

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RDawkins

UPDATE

Just talked to Claire today. she will be starting chemo. My understanding is that it is as a precaution, since the cancer did not seem to have spread.

Thanks to those who have donated.

Take care,

Paul E.

ramper63

Thank you for the update, Paul! Please let her know that she's in my thought's and prayers!

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BTAblackops

Cancer is just like the aviation bidness. You can't predict it and it can go sour in a hurry.

The doctors told me my mom had 6 months to a year to live and she was gone in less than a week.

Everyone keep Claire in their prayers, and stem cell research.

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Joan Bubb

Claire...we are thinking about you....