There’s a fabulous organization in Chicago called Imerman Angels. It’s a cancer support group that pairs a person who is fighting cancer with a survivor of that same type of cancer. The “Angel” is there for the fighter to answer any questions and provide encouragement. I recently saw first-hand how this group helped one Chicago father beat his cancer. Originally reluctant to accept help from a stranger, he ended up finding a good friend in his angel. Check out their story:
It was great meeting Scott and Joe. It was clear they both made a big difference in each others lives with the help of Imerman Angels. It was also great meeting Scott's wife, Eva. When Scott was diagnosed with cancer, she had to start taking care of two people (her new baby and her husband) while working to keep her family afloat. In my opinion, she's just as inspiring!
Story shot by Jordan Arseneau
Story written and edited by Sarah Jindra
18 comments:
inspiring video....best wishes to Scott for a long healthy life full of love and laughter!!!
I am very happy that this all turned out sooo well. truly inspiring and makes me stop and think how lucky I am right now for all that life has to offer! Be Thankful!
Scott Eva and Ava are great great people...thanks to Joe for helping my friends.
Great job on the story Sarah! Good timing, yesterday after good news from the Doctor we celebrated 9 months of remission!!!
wow, this is awesome. these stories are so strong and inspiring.
LOVE THIS VIDEO, Scott & Joe! Thanks for everything you do, Joe! Congrats, Scott! Hugs!!!
We are so proud of Scott and Eva and grateful for the Imerman Angels support. Way to go Scott. The future is yours.
Scott, I'm Mrs. J.'s sister. I've known you or about you since you and Matt were little. I'm thrilled to learn of your great prognosis. Hope to meet your wife and cute daughter some day. Great attitude and a wonderful support system can do wonders. You are a strong family. My best to you all.
Scottie....that is an amazing story man! I'm so pleased you're out the other side fit and well. Sounds like you got a friend for life in Joe ... I hope to meet him one day and maybe get Ava and our Lily out on the lake together! Love from us all!
What a great concept! Congrats to both Joe and Mett on being in remission.
Always great to hear stories like this. Good luck to Scott, Eva, and Ava. Carpe diem!
Eva for president
Great Video!!! Hearing the story again and being able to give recognition to a fantastic idea regarding support in difficult times. God bless all of you!!
Great story and so thrilled it worked out so well for such a great guy!
A great story that I hope we never have to relive. I could not be any happy for you guys.
We can't put into words how ecstatic we are for your diagnosis. Scott, your positive attitude and outlook during this ordeal was truly remarkable. Here's to a clean bill of health and old age. Wishing the two of you the best life has to offer.
Awesome job & story! Keep on Keepin' On!
I am Joe's aunt. We are very proud and happy that he has shared his experiences and support to Scott and his family. Joe is an inspiration to us and we thank God for his health. What a wonderful way to share his hope and aid to Scott's family.
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