Dr. Jeremy F. Shapiro
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Dr Shapiro completed his undergraduate education at UC San Diego earning a B S in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a B A in Political Science He furthered his education at UCLA where he earned a Masters Degree in Public…
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Thinking of the Greater Good
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Posted in Acute Lymphocyt... by Dr. Jeremy F. Shapiro on May 16, 2009
 

Today has been a good day.  After weeks of preparation, my wife, mother, and oldest daughter headed over to a nearby school early this morning to prepare and set up for my daughter's Girl Scout troop's involvement in the local Relay for Life.  Now for those who don't know (as I did not until just a few short weeks ago), the Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's premiere event.  It allows for a single community to host a fundraising event where the proceeds go to fighting cancer and increasing awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

 

As my wife was the team captain for my daughter's Girl Scout troop, I was given a bird's eye view of all the many hours of preparation needed to stage an event such as this.  And while I am so proud of how my wife organized my daughter's troop to be ready for this day, I was also reminded of how strong and generous the human spirit can be when I arrived a couple hours later with my two younger children at the opening ceremony.  In front of hundreds of participants ready to walk for the next 24 hours, the emcee graciously began by taking everyone through the history and significance of this event, only to be followed by cancer survivors sharing their amazing stories as well.

 

And then those with purple event shirts, the cancer survivors...my mother included...walked the ceremonial first lap with their heads head high.  And at that particular moment, I couldn't imagine being anywhere else.  As I mentioned above, it was a moment which reminded me there is something at the core of each and everyone of us that goes beyond our desires to satisfy "the me", and rather make us think about "the we".

 

So where am I headed with this?  Well, I realize not everyone is capable of financial donations during these trying times, but maybe, just maybe you can find a little time and donate it to someone else, to something else.  I make it a point of trying not to make promises, but I'll do the next best thing and give you my word the greater good will be served.

 

 

Dr. Jeremy


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I believe in the greater good and as a life/new life story coach I am giving my services for free to a women who lost her job. It part of ICF-EN coaches to give back to the community in this trying time. Stories like this inspire me and bring me to see that there is a lot of good and giving people in this world.
mary@transitionaldreams.com
By mare13  May 20, 2009
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In front of hundreds of participants ready to walk for the next 24 hours, the emcee graciously began by taking everyone through the history and significance of this event, only to be followed by cancer survivors sharing their amazing stories as well...fake rolex
By Alise  May 18, 2009
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i so agree....
By Hokte  May 18, 2009
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Yes there all sorts of ways of raising money for charity - look at the film calender girls they raised so much for a cancer charity and since so many people have done naughty calenders to raise millions

For the GREATER GOOD I think DR Jermey should do a naughty calender what does everyone else think?????
By sacred  May 18, 2009
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I've done the Relay for Life 2 years in a row in Palmerston North, New Zealand. I have only done 2 hours each time and the survivors lap. I hate the survivors lap. It's emotional and disturbing all at once. I do it because I feel it's important to show those doing the relay and any others who may be attending to support that cancer can be beaten. I'm living proof and so many others just like me in this one small town.

I don't believe that survivors are heros, certainly I'm not. I was terrified from start to finish and even the thought that it may come back terrifies me. Besides nobody gave me a choice and given the choice I would never have had cancer. But I do feel that I need to give back to the cause that undoubtedly saved me and many like me through its contribution to research.
By ClaresMom  May 17, 2009
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Last weekend I participated in Walk Of Fame (FMS, CFS)..At nthe last minute I decided to actually walk..I invited many to join me..My daughter was the only other participant. We walked my limit of about 200 yards..But we raised a total of $600 for research etc for Fibrmyalgia and Chronic Fatigue....there are no words to describe my happiness just being able to share this with you...So very little effort, on my part, in the great scheme of things.The good wishes of dozens of people made it worth every step...I am encouraged....Mary
By marymargaret  May 17, 2009
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It is also important to remember that the Widows Mite is also a valuable contribution; that is, you do not have to give $1,000 or $100 or even $10 if you have five places for every penny just now. Any contribution at all, when it is put together with all contributions, adds up.

Just because you cannot do everything, you should not lose heart and not do anything. (And if you are someone accepting contributions, please do accept $2 as gratefully as you accept $200. Especially in times like these. When the $2 contributor has $200, he will come back to those who were kind to him at $2.)
By Appleby  May 17, 2009
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Ever since I can remember my family has donated clothes, canned goods and money to the blind and also the Cancer Society. My husband and I have also donated hair to the Locks of Love organization http://www.locksoflove.org/
By Fiiregoddess  May 17, 2009
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That sounds like it was a wonderful event, Girlscouts are always doing amazing things in the community.Your wife sounds like a wonderful mother.I look forward to my 7 yr old being part of this great organization one day.

Donations can help change a life or even save a life, there are so many ways that a person can donate money, clothes, donating time with feeding the homeless, so many many ways.

This was a good reminder for people, we tend to get caught up at times and forget whats really important, and that is giving back or helping
someone out.
By lorig41  May 17, 2009
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