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  1. 08-16-2006, 10:31 PM #1
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    My Second Chance at Life

    Hey you health/fitness guru's,

    I thought this would be worth sharing. When you get a few spare minutes, check out http://www.didntquit.com. The founder of this site somehow came across my name and was able to obtain my contact info. He contacted me a few weeks ago and asked for my permission to write a story about my experience with cancer and how I used physical fitness to help overcome my illness. The story is called, "A Race with Cancer" and he did a wonderful job in creating a motivational story. Heck, I've found myself reading it over and over again as it helps bring myself back down to sea level. Enjoy.

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  2. 08-16-2006, 10:35 PM #2
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    That is great congratulations to you.
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    Bro that is completely Amazing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Davion
    That is great congratulations to you.
    Thanks Davion. And welcome to AR.
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  5. 08-16-2006, 10:39 PM #5
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    I cannot imagine how tough that was that is a true soldier move man.
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    Thas pretty moving dude, thats awsome!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hackamaniac
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    Thanks Hack. It's kind of out of my comfort zone to post this kind of thread, but I've recently discovered the responsibility of spreading my testimony to others. It has resulted in such great things for me. I guess the saying is true in that big achievements results in big responsibilities. All we need in life is hope, so here's my attempt in providing hope to others.
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    thats great mate.
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    Mavsluva thats a fantastic story, cherish everyday you have, it is truely a miracle. I know some of the pain you went through as I lost my daughter to a brain tumor when she was just three and a half. You have no idea how happy I am for you dude !!!!
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    Great story man I was completly moved by it and almost speechless after reading.I really don't know what to say to someone so amazing and so strong except that I'm glad your here and may all your dreams come true.

    "Your an inspiration to the world"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kale
    Mavsluva thats a fantastic story, cherish everyday you have, it is truely a miracle. I know some of the pain you went through as I lost my daughter to a brain tumor when she was just three and a half. You have no idea how happy I am for you dude !!!!
    Kale, sorry to hear about the bad news pertaining to your daughter. What I can assure you is that it brought about a new light in your own life as it did for me. I'm glad to have shared the story as it probably meant more to you than it did for anyone else.
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    Thats a great story..I admire your determination...from- another mavsluva
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    Thats amazing bro!!! Good job man and keep up the good work!!!
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    You're a tribute to the human spirit bro....keep running.
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    this thread should be 10 pages long... you are an inspiration.. makes me feel bad for the pety things i complain about
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    The best part about that marathon (including the fact that I had only been healthy for about 4 months) was that I had not trained a day for it. I finished in 4 hours and 57 minutes. Below is a link to the 2002 Dallas White Rock Lake Marathon results to prove it! (Do a "find" using "David Lowe" as the variable) I just used the mental strength and toughness that I had gained from my cancer experience to push my way through. I was HURTING upon crossing the finish line, but it was worth it!

    http://www.runtherock.com/results/20...n_overall.html
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    wow .... congrats bro ..... definitely an inspiration to all
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    Attached is a story that was written by a guy that ran the 2002 Dallas White Rock Lake Marathon shortly after I had been declared cancer-free.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mavsluva
    Thanks Hack. It's kind of out of my comfort zone to post this kind of thread, but I've recently discovered the responsibility of spreading my testimony to others. It has resulted in such great things for me. I guess the saying is true in that big achievements results in big responsibilities. All we need in life is hope, so here's my attempt in providing hope to others.

    It would be for me too...makes you even cooler for sharing..
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    kudos to anyone whose looked that bastard (cancer) square in the eye and beaten it!!
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    That is so cool, I love hearing stories like that. You are a true inspiration bro, and I'm glad AR has you as a member.
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