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Why I Drive For Road To Recovery

For The American Cancer Society

By Joseph B. Ludwig The first person that I drove was Gay Snider, a senior to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families
I consider myself to be the luckiest person that I know. citizen like myself, who lived in Boynton Beach. She had many through patient support.
In May 2010, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma maladies, cancer being only one of them. Gay and I got along Driving patients to lifesaving treatment is one of the
and treated at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. The famously and bonded over many things including the fact that most meaningful volunteer experiences you can have with
melanoma was surgically removed. After, I was given infusions her son and my daughter attended Syracuse University at the the American Cancer Society. Last year, more than 3,600
of interferon and then self-injected doses of the same drug. I was same time, although they did not know each other. I have since volunteers gave about 77,000 rides to more than 4,000
declared in remission after the treatments. driven Gay many times and have even taken her to lunch once. patients across the country through Road to Recovery.
In April 2012, I was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm Although she thinks of herself as a “foodie” and has eaten at The American Cancer Society is actively working to
of the tongue. Again, I was treated at the Beth Israel Deaconess almost every restaurant in South Palm Beach County, I was recruit more volunteers across Southeast Florida and serve
Hospital in Boston. The surgical ear nose and throat specialist able to take her to a place of which she was unaware. the needs of people with cancer near you. You can change
said that he would cut out part of the underside of my tongue. The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free someone’s life in as little as one hour a week by ensuring a
He also informed me that the surgery might be quite extensive the world from cancer. It invests in lifesaving research, ride is available, so care isn’t stopped or delayed. Connect
and could require plastic surgery as a result. The surgery that provides 24/7 information and support, and works to ensure with them at cancer.org/drive or call them at (800) 227-2345
might have lasted four to six hours was completed in about 45 that individuals in every community have access to cancer to learn more about Road to Recovery volunteer opportunities
minutes. The surgeon said that the margins were very clear and prevention, detection, and treatment. Part of this mission is in your area.
he was quite confident that he had removed all of the cancerous
lesion. Again, I was declared in remission.
In January 2021, I was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell
lymphoma. This time I was treated at the Massachusetts General
Hospital in Boston. I had six rounds of R-Chop chemotherapy.
Two years after the treatments I was again declared in remission. ARCHIVE GALLERIES
I was now a three-time cancer survivor and had a weighty
question. How could I repay my good fortune to others? I
decided that one way that I could do this was to drive for the
American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery. Through its PAYS HIGHER PRICES FOR FINE ART AND ANTIQUES
“Road to Recovery” program, the American Cancer Society
provides free rides to treatment for people with cancer.
With this program I would be able to repay my good fortune • Oil Paintings • Sterling Silver • Collectibles
to others. Because I had been through various treatments, I • Oriental Rugs • Objects of Art • Fine Crystal
could share my experiences with others who were new to the • Tapestries • Sculptures • Orientalia
process. When I was diagnosed in each of my three cases, as most
patients do, I had much stress and many concerns. Since I had • Fine Furniture • Bronzes • Tiffany Items
been through it, I might be able to ease their minds somewhat • Service Plates • Porcelain • Clocks
and give them hope.
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Opening Saturday, July 5th, the “Pop Culture” exhibition
will take over the Lower NE and SE galleries of the Cornell
Art Museum through September 28th. Admission is free
(donations welcome), inviting visitors to explore vibrant
works by talented regional artists, including:
Gwak – a Sarasota-based artist whose 15-year journey in the
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Ashleigh Walters – A Palm Beach County painter and sculptor Happy Hour
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through September 28th. Hours at the Cornell Art Museum
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p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
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Parking is available in Old School Square garage. Concert starting at 11
Entrance: Please enter the concert area at NE 2 Avenue /
nd
Pineapple Grove Way.
POP 2000 Tour Concert – A Boy Band Blast from the Past!
That same night, Saturday, July 5th, The Amphitheatre
at Old School Square will come alive with the POP 2000
Tour Concert. Hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, the
show will feature performances by O-Town, BBMak, LFO
and Ryan Cabrera—a dream lineup for any 2000s pop fan.
General admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase.
The Concert will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Gates will
open at 6 p.m. Tickets for the Concert can be purchased
beginning mid-April at: tickets.delrayoldschoolsquare.com.
Ticket options General Admission: $27 per ticket (kids 5
and under are free). Bring your own seat. VIP Tickets: $65
per ticket. Enjoy our VIP experience with access to our
exclusive VIP lounge area with seating, a dedicated bar and
free specialty cocktail.