Stefanie O’Polka Lung Cancer Overcomer! As a lifelong non-smoker with no family history of cancer, I was shocked and horrified to receive a lung cancer diagnosis in April of 2015. I had a serious case of pneumonia that thankfully hadn’t responded to oral antibiotics. My general practitioner sent me to the emergency room to be admitted, get IV antibiotics, and … Read More
Believe Big visits Horizon Day Camp
Thank you to our supporters for providing an amazing day at Horizon Day Camp for 90 pediatric cancer fighters and their counselors! These spirited smiling campers, aged 3 to 18, each painted their own unique Believe Mug to be given to another pediatric cancer patient. They each then selected a Believe Mug to encourage them as they continue their fight! … Read More
Simple Fitness and Nutrition
Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and join us for our Simple Fitness and Nutrition event presented by Jo Miller! Jo has been a longtime supporter of Believe Big as an advisory board member and volunteer. She also is a personal trainer and fitness and nutrition coach. Those who joined us experienced a hilarious and informative … Read More
Sunscreen – Is it Safe?
With summer in full swing, it is important to remember each sunscreen is different. There are many brands, types and ingredients; and with something that we put on much of our skin, we should all be aware of the best ones to use and ones to avoid. Sunscreen’s active ingredients may be minerals, chemical filters or even both. So, which … Read More
Mistletoe Clinical Trial Update: A Brief Interview
This brief interview with Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, and Dr. Channing Judith Paller, MD, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, gives an update on the clinical trial of intravenous (IV) mistletoe extract in patients with cancer. The interview was part of the celebrations at the Believe Big Fundraising Dinner 2018. Interview Transcript: Host: Hey, it’s quite an … Read More
Believe Big Story Hope – Lisa Engelke
Watch the video here > Hello. I’m honored to be here tonight and share with you the hope I’ve been given in the face of cancer. At this very moment, I am fighting cancer. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I was 35 years old, married to my husband, Ken, and our girls Sam and … Read More
Believe Big Story Hope – Jeff Charles
Watch the video here > My name is Jeff Charles, and I am a two-time cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2012. I was 60 years old and in outstanding physical condition, which is a big reason why I am here today. I was in remission for 20 months and naively thought I had whipped … Read More
Welcome Jackie Guidera!
Those that attended the Believe Big Fundraising Dinner heard the exciting announcement that Ivelisse and her family will be moving to Colorado this June. Jackie Guidera will be the Director of Operations for Believe Big starting May 1st. She will be in charge of running the day to day in Baltimore. Jackie has been a supporter of Believe Big since its conception in 2011 and has been … Read More
Thank you for being our warriors!
“Thank you for being our warriors!” Thank you for joining us at our 7th annual Believe Big Fundraising Dinner. What an incredible night! We were blessed with Jennifer Gilbert as our Master of Ceremonies, encouraged by stories of HOPE from both Lisa Engelke and Jeff Charles (videos will be on our website soon), excited to hear the latest information about … Read More
Story of Hope – Stage IV head and neck cancer
Russ LeBlanc Overcomes stage IV head and neck cancer! written by: Rena LeBlanc Just two years out from my battle with lung cancer, Russ was diagnosed with stage IV head and neck cancer. Our flesh was scared, angry, and exhausted, but our spirit had hope. We were once again on our knees asking God for healing, only to learn that … Read More