In March, 1978, Richard A. Bloch was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and told that he had three months to live. He chose to fight for his life and was declared cancer-free two years later. For the remaining twenty-six years of his life, Dick and his wife, Annette, devoted themselves to helping the next person with cancer have the best chance of beating it. Dick passed away in July, 2004 of heart failure. The R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation continues the mission under Annette’s leadership.
Imagine that! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
ReplyDeleteI love these kind of stories. so inspirational and a great bronze trio.
I have not seen this before.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing story!
ReplyDeleteWe have one just like this in Phoenix. I think I pictured it on my site back in 2008. What dedication.
ReplyDeleteThat looks just like the one in Phoenix. I think there should be one in every city.
ReplyDeleteI've know many cancer survivors, and a few who died. What a great theme for a park. Love the sculpture. Thanks for the pictures.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting series.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a great and inspiring sculpture. I read the paragraph about Mr. Bloch. That is an uplifting story. Thanks for telling us about this foundation.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of these... but what an encouragement to those stricken...
ReplyDeleteNice and interesting, both the art and the good work they have been doing!
ReplyDeleteI like the small photo too!:)