Many of you who've followed my career and self-indulgent posts about my life know that cancer has been a big player in transforming my life and those around me. I lost my grandmother, my one true inspiration to be a performer to breast cancer when I was 8. When Scott and I were finishing "Chained by Dreams" he was diagnosed with cancer and has been in remission for nearly three years. He's been an active member of "I'm Too Young For This" (
I2Y.com), an organization dedicated to those under 40 and dealing with cancer. A few weeks ago we were asked to perform for "Cancer Survivor Day" at Columbia Pres. Hospital. It was an eye-opening experience to be a part of this crowd, as I sang with a St. Bernard on stage and an overly enthusiastic ten-year-old boy, looking out into an audience of survivors and children and adults who are still battling this lame disease. The experience really put into perspective how incredibly blessed I am.
Our song, "Defy" has been included on "I'm Too Young for This!, Vol. 2," (
http://cdbaby.com/cd/stepsforliving3) a compilation cd of artists who have survived cancer. Tonight Scott and I were also in the studio for the "Stupid Cancer Show" (
www.stupidcancershow.com). If you or someone you know has dealt with cancer, this is a great organization of people with many resources and encouragement. I'm really happy to be a part of their cause.
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