I wanted to let you know AQHA First Vice President Gene Graves was diagnosed Thursday with pancreatic cancer. Robbyn and I spent Saturday afternoon with Gene and Barbara at their home and they are in good spirits, with positive attitudes. Most importantly, Gene wants to serve as president of AQHA. I assured him that TEAM AQHA will help make that happen! Later that afternoon, we headed to Gene and Barbara's favorite place to eat and socialize, The Saddle Club there in Grand Island. For certain, Gene has no loss of appetite!
He has chosen an aggressive form of chemotherapy to stop the growth of the cancer cells and reduce the tumor. The oncologist told Gene and Barbara he can't see any reason why Gene can't move forward with his year as president.
His chemo sessions are being scheduled so as not to interfere with his assignments as president... [so you] can look forward to seeing the same delightful Gene and Barbara!
Let's show them TEAM AQHA and flood their mailbox with cards and letters:
Gene and Barbara Graves
1711 S. Stuhr Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
Until next time, enjoy the ride and send those cards and letters to Gene and Barbara.
Don Treadway, Jr.
To share thoughts about her journey as a cancer caregiver and, she hopes, hear from those of you who have gone through a similar experience, Barbara has started a new blog: Barbara's Diary: The Ongoing Journey of a Cancer Caregiver. We'll keep you updated, and thank you for your thoughts and prayers!
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