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| Larry and Jordan - walking for cures. |
"The Cancer Slayer." That's what Larry Vincent has appropriately nicknamed his amazing daughter Jordan who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in 2004 that she has been fighting with grace, resilience and style ever since. Larry recently wrote about why he is participating in the Million Mile Run during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how the idea was so inspiring that Jordan even pledged to spend extra time out of her wheelchair to walk a mile herself, one block at a time. Larry posted the following update on his blog that we felt was so important to share to provide a snapshot of the incredible strength and inspiration of our childhood cancer heroes and why we must find better treatments and cures - now.
By Larry Vincent
After ten years at war with pediatric cancer, people often ask me how our family has the strength to keep going. The answer is very simple: because we can. My daughter is a cancer fighter. She doesn't look back and she doesn't wallow in the misfortunes the disease has sometimes hurled at her. Instead, she spends every day thinking about what she can do next. She goes forward with hope and energy and a zest for life. Because of this, I never have to look very far to find inspiration to keep going. I gladly take the next step with my daughter every day.
It was a lovely evening in Santa Monica, with a nice cool breeze and sunny skies. We chatted about the day’s events and funny things Jordan found on Pinterest as we lumbered around our neighborhood. I held her hand while supporting her with her gait belt. Halfway through our walk we reached an alley that could have served as a nice shortcut. I asked if she wanted to take the easier route.
—No, dad. Let’s keep walking.
And we did.
That girl goes out of her way to find new ways to inspire me. I can’t think of a better reason to leave work early.
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| Larry and Jordan at the 2011 L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Event. |
September 11, 2013
