You Went Over Goal

Thank you for your prayers.  Thank you for your financial support.  Together we raised $625 toward our goal of $424.  May God bless each of you.
What follows is the text of my address to the Relay for Life participants during the opening ceremonies.
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Look at you! You came out. And I’m glad you did.

You came out in honor of a father, a sister, and a nephew.

You came out in honor of a granddad, an aunt, and a cousin.

You are here. You came out. And you deserve a hand. Give yourselves a round of applause.

We have come out today for a lot of different reasons. I have my reasons, too. On July 18, 2011 I was told I had cancer. The diagnosis was stage 4 esophageal cancer. That’s why I take this event personally. I came out to see if I could join with enough people that, together, we could make a difference.

We are here to remember loved ones who have passed on.

We are here to support someone in the middle of their fight against cancer.

We are here because we have cancer or we had cancer.

But if the truth be told, we are here because we want to make a difference.

Every dollar raised at this event brings us closer to the time when cancer will be eradicated.

Until that day, those dollars support cancer victims and cancer research and this benefits every person who has cancer.

I told you that I was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. That was just 10 mos ago. I have been told that I am now cancer and symptom free. I am a survivor! SURVIVOR…Don’t you love that word?

I can only say that this is all because of God’s grace and the advances that have been made through cancer research. Research funded by this event and others like this one.

Today, we ARE making a difference, together.

Today, we take a stand against cancer, together.

Today, you came out. And I’m glad you did.

Thank you for being here.

Relay for Life Update

I have raised $315.00 for the Relay for Life toward the goal of $424.00. Won't you help the world's people experience more birthdays? Help me reach and exceed my goal. Thank you.


This year, over 1.4 million Americans will hear the words "You have cancer". On July 18, 2011 those words were spoken to me.  I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer.
I know too many people who are touched by cancer, and that is why I have joined the American Cancer Society on a mission to save lives and create a world with more birthdays by participating in the Relay For Life in my community.

At Relay For Life we celebrate loved ones who have won their battle against cancer, remember those who are no longer with us, and fight back against this disease that touches so many. I am determined to make a difference, and I hope you will join me. I have been asked to speak at the opening ceremony at 10:00am and I will be walking the Survivor Lap on May 12, 2012 at Northumberland High School at 10:30am.

Please, support me in my efforts by using the link below to visit my personal web page and make a donation. Every dollar raised brings us one dollar closer to a cure, and to a time when the number of people who have to hear the words "you have cancer" is zero.

Thank you so much for your support. Together, we ARE saving lives and creating a world with more birthdays!

My Personal Page URL is   
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TRpx=27895488&pg=personal&fr_id=40950   
(If the link does not work copy and paste the above line to the address bar on your browser.)
You can make online donations there.  Relay folks are asking each participant to raise $212.00.  Susan and I are both participants, thus my $424.00 goal.  From  my page you can also purchase a Luminary to honor a loved one.  The Luminary Ceremony will be at 8:30pm.  Should you prefer to write a check, make the check payable to 2012 Relay For Life of Lancaster, VA and give the check to me  or     from my page above, you can also download a personal donation form and mail in the donation.
Please carefully and prayerfully consider making a donation in any amount.  If you are unable to make a donation at this time, we certainly understand.  If that is the case, please cover Susan and me with your prayers as we attempt to make a difference against cancer.
May God richly bless you.
John and Susan Minter

A Bucket List Item

A while back I posted a bucket list on which an item was to do what I can to help the fight against cancer.  On May 12 I begin fulfilling that goal.



This year, over 1.4 million Americans will hear the words "You have cancer". On July 18, 2011 those words were spoken to me.  I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer.



I know too many people who are touched by cancer, and that is why I have joined the American Cancer Society on a mission to save lives and create a world with more birthdays by participating in the Relay For Life in my community.


At Relay For Life we celebrate loved ones who have won their battle against cancer, remember those who are no longer with us, and fight back against this disease that touches so many. I am determined to make a difference, and I hope you will join me. I have been asked to speak at the opening ceremony at 10:00am and I will be walking the Survivor Lap on May 12, 2012 at Northumberland High School at 10:30am.


Please, support me in my efforts by using the link below to visit my personal web page and make a donation. Every dollar raised brings us one dollar closer to a cure, and to a time when the number of people who have to hear the words "you have cancer" is zero.


Thank you so much for your support. Together, we ARE saving lives and creating a world with more birthdays!



My Personal Page URL is  

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=27895488&pg=personal&fr_id=40950  



(If the link does not work copy and paste the above line to the address bar on your browser.)



You can make online donations there.  Relay folks are asking each participant to raise $212.00.  Susan and I are both participants, thus my $424.00 goal.  From  my page you can also purchase a Luminary to honor a loved one.  The Luminary Ceremony will be at 8:30pm.  Should you prefer to write a check, make the check payable to 2012 Relay For Life of Lancaster, VA and give the check to me  or     from my page above, you can also download a personal donation form and mail in the donation.



This will be the only solicitation for donations that I will send, so please carefully and prayerfully consider making a donation in any amount.  If you are unable to make a donation at this time, we certainly understand.  If that is the case, please cover Susan and me with your prayers as we attempt to make a difference against cancer.



May God richly bless you.

John and Susan Minter