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2011 James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Winners
The Cancer Monthly Scholarship Committee would like to thank all of the applicants who participated in this extraordinary essay contest.
2012 James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Winners
The Cancer Monthly Scholarship Committee would like to thank all of the applicants who participated in this extraordinary essay contest. Judging was difficult, but the winners were selected based on style, content, grammar and originality. Below is the list of winners. Please note the following: 1) Winners will be contacted between before August 30, 2012 to verify…
A++ Essays – James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Winners – Year
The Cancer Monthly Scholarship Committee would like to thank all of the 1,500+ applicants who participated in this extraordinary essay contest.
Abdiwahab, Ekland
Rhio O’Connor was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in 2001 as a result of Asbestos exposure as a child. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from the Mesothelium, a membrane that forms the lining of many organs including the heart sac, abdo
Acheampong, Afua
Cancer is one of the deadliest and most painful diseases which destroys the victim slowly, and if not detected on time, might cause damage to other body organs and even the into the bone marrow.
Adams, Ashley
I sit outside the room, listening to the joyful chirping of the budgies, but there is little joy within the walls of the building I am in. Although I am a young ten year old, I recognize that no amount of chirping birds and bright paint will cover up the stench of death and despair…
Ahrendt, Sarah
Though the last six years of Rhio O’ Connor’s life may have been difficult and almost unbearable, they may have made more of an impact on thousands of people’s lives then his entire life.
Ala, Abdullah-Mahdi
After hearing that my father had a rare form of throat cancer in May of 2009, my heart sank to my feet.
Anfield, Tiffany
To be given the news that you have cancer is probably the worst news a person can be given.
Angelotti, Amanda
The Case for an Integrative Cancer Medicine: The James Rhio O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest
Antanitus, Edward S.
Having past experience with cancer in my family, I would take the advice of the doctor and start treatment; however, I would not stop in my pursuit of an academic career.
“My Name is Paul Kraus and I Have Survived Mesothelioma for Over 20 Years.”
In 1997 I was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The doctors gave me just a few short months to live...
But here I am, 20 years later, alive and well.
I wrote a book explaining how I became the longest living mesothelioma survivor in the world.
Today, I'd like to give you a copy for free because I want more people to survive this disease.
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I wish you good health.
Sincerely,
"It has been over four years now and I can honestly say I am doing great. I highly recommend this book because it is inspirational and educational."
— Tom Crittenden, Maricopa, Az.