PinnedFinding New PurposeFor Sharon, 2017 was a memorable year. Not only did she relocate from the Chicagoland area to Kansas City to care for an aging parent, but she also learned she was living with pulmonary hypertension (PH). “People talk about remembering where you were on 9/11 or when the Challenger exploded,”…Pulmonary Hypertension2 min readPulmonary Hypertension2 min read
PinnedRunning Toward the FutureThe Olympic runner Usain Bolt once said, “Stop waiting for things to happen. Go out and make them happen.” For Kanwar, that means training to run 5Ks and marathons, and competing in triathlons around Central Florida. Inspired by another young person living with Parkinson’s disease, he knew it was possible…Parkinsons Disease2 min readParkinsons Disease2 min read
PinnedThe Greatest Gift of AllCooking gumbo takes time, patience, and love. Its warmth can be felt in every ingredient. For Julia and her family, gumbo is the perfect Christmas dish. “My husband is an excellent cook,” Julia said. …Pulmonary Hypertension2 min readPulmonary Hypertension2 min read
Nov 8Set To SoarJudi and Ron met when she was a flight attendant in the 1960s. During her career in the skies, she participated in one of the first Boeing 727 flights. More than 55 years later, Judi says she and Ron are still each other’s best friends. “In those days, you weren’t…Pulmonary Hypertension2 min readPulmonary Hypertension2 min read
Oct 24Making Joyful MusicNeil, a drummer starring in a Detroit band, has always loved music. A lifelong Michigander, he said his philosophy on life is to treasure things, like music, as long as he can. “Do the things that bring you joy,” Neil said. …Prostate Cancer2 min readProstate Cancer2 min read
Oct 23A Lifetime of Hard WorkThe inventor Thomas Edison once said, “There is no substitute for hard work.” Hard work has been a cornerstone of Joe’s life. Since his first job more than 50 years ago, Joe has put his heart and soul into everything he does. “If I do something, I want to fulfill…Nephrotic Syndrome2 min readNephrotic Syndrome2 min read
Oct 23Riding Into Her Next AdventureFor years, Cyndy and her husband, Artie’s, home was the highway. Married for more than 50 years, they spent the beginning of their retirement traveling across the United States by houseboat, motorhome, and on motorcycles. “I have seen and done more than people can experience in probably three lifetimes,” Cyndy…Pulmonary Hypertension3 min readPulmonary Hypertension3 min read
Sep 18Embracing the People Around HimWorld Golf Hall of Fame member Payne Stewart once said, “A bad attitude is worse than a bad swing.” The golf course is one of Steve’s favorite places. Steve works there part-time, interacting with customers and playing a round or two each week, where he can interact with his community. …Prostate Cancer2 min readProstate Cancer2 min read
Aug 29Discovering His PurposeFor most of his life, Christian has lived in Lake Oswego, Oregon. A musician and healthcare technology expert, the area surrounds him with some of his favorite things: fresh air, trees, hiking trails, and ski slopes. “Everything you could ever want is within a 45-minute drive,” Christian said. Tragically, Christian…Ipf3 min readIpf3 min read
Aug 29A Lifetime of LoveThe author John Steinbeck once wrote, “Texas is a state of mind.” For Ben, Texas holds a special place in his heart: It’s where he and Sylvia fell in love. “I met her the first day I went to work after college,” Ben said. “I went home that night and…Prostate Cancer2 min readProstate Cancer2 min read
