Stand Up To Cancer
Hey guys,
I know it has been awhile, but I have some recent news that I want to share with all of you. First off, I am doing great. I am still in remission and everything is going perfectly. As you know, a documentary was made of me by SU2C (Stand Up To Cancer). I am not sure if you guys have been following this website, but it is huge. They have made so many PA’s with famous people to promote SU2C that airs September 5th. Their PA’s have been in the movie theatres and Jessica Biel mentioned the website at the MLB All-Star game. When I was first introduced to SU2C, even I didn’t realize how big this event/organization was going to be. I have my own-featured video, which they posted on their website and then on YouTube to promote the event, and once in awhile it got a few hits but today, Sunday, SU2C made it the featured video on YouTube and it has over 100,000 views and comments! I am totally shocked.
If you don’t already know, they are airing a collaborative show on September 5th 8 p.m. on channels 2, 4 and 7 to raise awareness and money. At the same time, the Kodak theatre will be hosting a star filled event where there will also be a phone bank. I was asked to be a part of this phone bank along with many celebrities. Some of the celebrities include: Jessica Alba, Scarlet Johansson, Jennifer Anniston, Forrest Whitaker, etc. It is pretty insane. I may get a makeup artist, a stylist, and I will be on T.V. answering the phones! I do not even know what to expect, but hopefully I won’t get too star struck. I am still working on a website, because now there are countless groups of people that want my bracelets. I feel honored to be able to make this type of contribution in the fight to end cancer and I hope all of you will join me in watching this incredible event.
Don’t forget to watch the show on September 5th at 8 p.m.!!!!!!
Without all of you, I would have not been able to do half of the things I am doing today.
With love,
Ben
September 8th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Hey,
Just wanted to say you rock.
I am in my 5th cycle of ABVD for HL… and looking forward to the Light the Night walk later this month, to benefit L&LS.
Anyway, what you’re doing is inspiring, as well as your attitude. Back when I started chemo, my grandparents made similar bracelets that say BRING IT ON, with the lymphoma colors… lime for lymphoma, violet for hodgkin’s.
I’ve got SU2C on my dvr, lol, i recorded it.
You stayed strong through your treatments, and congrats– albeit belated, on your remission.
And good luck at college! I’m attempting the college thing while undergoing chemo… oof…
I’d love to hear from you, feel free to email.
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Hi Ben,
WOW!!! I just got the heads up about you and your amazing site and bracelets. My son Jared was just declared in remission from Hodgkin’s in July and he started his freshman year of high school 3 weeks ago. He definitely needs one of your bracelets and though his are not as edgy they are also cool. He came up with the slogan fight win live and like Lauren’s they are violet and lime.
Keep doing what your doing and if you have time to say hey to a 14 year old kid I left his email address. He did have the radiation and it was cake compared to the chemo….
Much love to you!!
Alyson Weissman