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Contact: Michael Gingerich, M.Div.
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness
Phone: 717.545.7600
mgingerich@cancerrecovery.org
www.CancerResearchandWellness.org
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Cancer Recovery Foundation Unveils Hope Rock
A Tribute to Cancer Patients’ Most
Powerful Medicine – Hope!
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 Harrisburg, PA (May 12,
2010) – Cancer
Recovery Foundation, a Harrisburg-based non-profit group of charities,
dedicated to providing integrative cancer prevention and survival
strategies worldwide, has installed a physical symbol of hope for all cancer
patients – The Hope Rock.
On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, the 2.5 ton
Vermont granite rock was delivered by Gingrich Memorials of Middleton and installed
predominantly at Cancer Recovery Foundation Group of Charities’ International
headquarters.
The six foot stone structure features
the sandblasted Rules of Hope. Rule 1: There is always hope! Rule
2: If someone says there is no hope, re-read Rule 1.
Additionally, a commemorative plaque which is dedicated to cancer
patients around the world was mounted at the base of the rock,
dedicating the granite symbol to anyone ever affected by cancer.
Diagnosed
with stage IV lung cancer in 1984 and given a 30-day prognosis, Founder &
CEO of Cancer Recovery Foundation, Greg Anderson, has devoted his life to
supporting cancer patients worldwide.
“Hope
truly is a powerful force. It always
prevails,” said Anderson. “Even if a
doctor tells you there is no hope for a cure, you hope anyway. If your family and friends tell you there is
no hope for recovery, you hope still. It
changes everything and puts an end to suffering and truly creates wellness no
matter what our state of physical health.”
Anderson’s
internationally-recognized Survival Pyramid for cancer patients and caregivers incorporates integrated cancer care (medical,
nutrition, exercise, attitude, support and meaning and purpose), which is now
used for patient and health education worldwide. Additionally, he is the
author of eleven publications and has established affiliate organizations in five
other countries.
“This Hope
Rock is something very personal to me,” stated Anderson. “Throughout my journey towards wellness I credit hope, the
tremendous power of hope as the fundamental reason I am alive today. It is my hope that this Hope Rock
brings inspiration and optimism to people all around the world.”
Headquartered in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, Cancer Recovery Foundation Group of Charities is a global group
of publicly-supported 501(c)3 non-profit organizations whose mission is to help all people prevent and
survive cancer as well as to enhance a cancer patient’s
support network.
Currently, these affiliates are located in the United States, Canada, the
United Kingdom, Germany and France. The organizations offer programs for adults which
implement whole-person cancer prevention and survival strategies through
research, advocacy, education and support.
Additionally, an integrated cancer care message
is delivered to women experiencing breast cancer. A children’s program
provides mental, social and emotional support to children under the age
of 18 and their families who are experiencing a cancer diagnosis. For more information regarding Cancer Recovery
Foundation or its affiliates, please call 1.800.238.6479 or visit www.cancerrecovery.org today.
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Cancer
Recovery Foundation International (CRFI) is a group of global
affiliated charities, founded by „The Wellness Authority‟ Greg Anderson
in 1984. Cancer Recovery Foundation’s mission is to help all people
prevent and survive cancer through “integrated cancer care” which
Anderson pioneered. The Foundation is currently established in the
United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The
organization is recipient of the “5-Star Best in America Award.”
Greg
Anderson was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 1984. His surgeon
gave him just 30 days to live. Refusing to accept the hopelessness of
this prognosis, he went searching for people who had lived even though
their doctors had told them they were “terminal.” His findings from
interviews with over 16,000 cancer survivors form the strategies and
action points for what has become an international cancer recovery
movement. Anderson is the author of eleven books including
international Best Sellers The Cancer Conqueror; Cancer: 50 Essential
Things to Do; and The 22 (Non-Negotiable) Laws of Wellness. His
writings have been translated into 31 languages.
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