Tag Archive: Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

10 Year-Old Sarah Lotti: No Birthday Gifts – Just Donations for Jill! Fundraising Challenge!

Sarah Lotti will turn 10 on December 4th. She would like YOU to join in celebrating this milestone birthday. However, she has a very specific request: No gifts – just donations for lung cancer research for her friend Jill Costello. Sarah’s fundraising goal is $1,000. Here’s the deal, I am involved in a one week,…

Where’s Early Detection for Lung Cancer?

In our last “sound-off” day, I asked the following question: “What are the top lung cancer questions you would like to have answered by the foremost lung cancer thought-leaders, oncologists, scientists, researchers, etc.?” The majority of you asked about early detection for lung cancer. “Where is it?” I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Thierry…

Dear Mr. President: A Beer and 15 Minutes

Yes, I am respectfully asking President Obama for a beer and 15 minutes of his time to talk about lung cancer – the NEW lung cancer – that ANYONE can get. Please spread the word by posting this video to your personal Facebook profiles and sending to your friends. As CBS Evening News anchor Katie…

Jill’s Final Message: “BEAT LUNG CANCER!”

In her final moments, Jill Costello had her Aunt Kathy dictate some notes. One of those notes included specific instructions for all of us: “BEAT LUNG CANCER!” Yes, in addition to leaving final messages to her loved ones, Jill stressed the need to “get date out big time.” Here’s what she was talking about. In…

Live Video Stream of Jill Costello’s Rosary and Celebration of Life

Jill Costello has touched more lives, in life and death, than we can possibly know.  Just one year ago, 21-years-young, Jill was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. The meaning of courage and sheer determination has never been so profound. In her final moments, Jill made sure her family and friends knew her wishes: Do…