Showing posts with label Dave Linn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dave Linn. Show all posts

Friday, February 1, 2013

How to keep dancing after losing it all...an inspiring story of a 7 year battle with cancer

Jen Linn Dancing on her 40th birthday!
Dave Linn 
Co-founder, Cycle for Survival
In his own words...
Today I am turning 40. The BIG 4-0. Every year, starting when I was 29, I dreaded turning another year older. But finally after years of struggling with birthdays, I don't feel that way anymore.
To help you understand this change, I need take you back to December 30, 2004...
My beautiful new bride Jen and I were in the office of an oncologist at one of the best cancer hospitals in the world. We had just learned that Jen had a rare type of cancer. Within fifteen minutes of learning this seemingly impossible news, Jen nodded and said, "I understand, but we've been trying to get pregnant, is that ok?" The doctor paused, and then replied calmly and directly, "I wouldn't do so unless Dave is prepared to be a single father."