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Roswell woman fighting lung cancer wins Super Bowl tickets
(CBS46)- Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer five years ago this month.“I basically woke up from a surgery that I didn't know I was going to have with a surgeon at Kennestone telling me that I had stage four lung cancer and to get my affairs in order and to call my kids home from Auburn.”
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NC Green Beret battling Cancer Recognized at the Panthers Game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – A Purple Heart Green Beret from North Carolina who is battling terminal cancer, and the government over the right to sue for medical malpractice, was honored by the Carolina Panthers during Monday Night Football.
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Team Draft's 5th Annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge
February 04, 2019 - Atlanta, GA. Team Draft’s fifth annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge kicked off on November 1, 2018. This unique fund raising challenge gives lung cancer survivors the opportunity to raise funds for public awareness and cutting-edge research that is giving new hope to those battling this often misunderstood disease. The top three fundraisers, Patty Watkins, Gina Hollenbeck and Jeff Meckstroth were announced on December 31, 2018.
Patty Watkins is heading to Super Bowl 53 and the Taste of the NFL
February 03, 2019 - Atlanta, GA. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Patty Watkins, and her husband Kent, will represent Team Draft and National Lung Cancer Roundtable at Super Bowl 53 and the Taste of the NFL in Atlanta, GA. In 2014 my life changed overnight. Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had metastacized to my pericardium(surrounds heart)with no discernible symptoms but a little wheezing for a month. I was an extremely healthy and “in shape” 57 year old woman. Worked out 5x weeklywith my friends at the YMCA and walked 4 miles daily. Non smoker.
Gina Hollenbeck is Heading to the Taste of the NFL
February 02, 2019 - Memphis, TN. Lung cancer survivor Gina Hollenbeck and her husband Greg will represent Team Draft and The ALK Positive Group at the Taste of the NFL in Atlanta, GA on February 2, 2019. I was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in Oct. 2015. I was 38 years old, married with 2 young boys. I was shocked to find out I had lung cancer since I have never smoked and really had no risk factor what so ever. I was very athletic and ate healthy. I was the picture of health. Until, I was diagnosed, I never really paid attention to lung cancer even though I was a nurse.
Jeff Meckstroth is Heading to the NFL Pro Bowl
January 27, 2019 - Surviving as a lung cancer patient and caregiver it takes teamwork focusing on being who we are and doing what we love! Our strategy is to be grateful! With modern medicine I am still able to farm and through advocacy efforts Rhonda works to keep me and all lung cancer survivors living life! The team draft platform has provided us an opportunity to add our local Cancer Center to the team and to educate our community about lung cancer. This community is where I've spent my entire life working as a firefighter and farmer. The success of our team work has resulted in going to the Pro Bowl for a once-in-a-lifetime experience combining making memories and lung cancer awareness.
