Seventeen years ago, the day after Mothers Day 2007, we received a call that would change our family forever. At 26 weeks pregnant with our 4th son, I was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Within days, we were at MD Anderson Cancer Center. A simple act of kindness from dear friends that week – a gift card to a Mexican restaurant –...
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An art opening to benefit The Cancer Xchange, featuring paintings by Richard Tickle and Sonny Edmondson, was held in Blowing Rock, NC on October 26. This event was hosted by Michael Imboden at his men’s apparel store, 100 West Union. Over 60 people attended and raised over $12,000 (with several more donations expected) to continue the mission of The Cancer...
Read MoreRichard Tickle and Sonny Edmondson of North Carolina are hosting a benefit art show with all proceeds benefitting CCX. Donations accepted via DONATE button on home page.
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Old friends are the best friends! As fate would have it, my childhood friend, Sonny Lemmons, found his calling in life at Fegley’s Brew Works in Pennsylvania – a long way from our roots in Mississippi. This has sparked a partnership that will brighten the day of more people who are facing cancer. Thank you to all involved in supporting our mission. PRESS...
Read MoreThis month, we sent gift cards to 45 people who are facing cancer. In all of 2021, we sent gift cards to 595 people who are facing cancer. Since 2011, a total of 5,125 gifts have been sent by CCX to brighten the day of people who are facing cancer. Those gifts total over $500,000 in gift cards. I was reminded a few weeks ago that a small act of kindness is never...
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