Don Armstrong

Gebundenes Buch

Finish YOUR Race

Empower Your Life with Strategies from a Cancer Survivor

Beschreibung

Don Armstrong was diagnosed with leukemia, a blood cancer that threatened to end his life, in 2005. He endured five rounds of chemo in eight months, culminating in a successful stem cell transplant on May 12, 2006. This was his new "birthday" and his second chance at life. This journey was filled with uncertainty as well as life lessons and huge victories that changed almost every aspect of his life. Don discovered that adversity affects us all, but it doesn't define us - it's the way we react that determines and changes the outcome. Well into Don's journey with leukemia, he decided he had to give back and make a difference. Since his diagnosis, Don has run 18 marathons (4 internationally), completed a triathlon and a 100-mile bicycle ride, and raised over $100,000 for blood cancer research. Don decided to write Finish YOUR Race to share the extraordinary lessons and strategies he learned while his life was on the line. The strategies he discovered aren't just for cancer patients - everyone can use them to empower their lives. When you read this uplifting memoir, you will be captivated by Don's story, inspired by his determination and encouraged by his example. You'll learn that it's possible to transcend even the most challenging circumstances, find your life purpose and live it with passion in the process.

Autor

Don Armstrong is a professional motivational, inspirational speaker and author. His primary reason to write and speak is the result of his life-changing battle with blood cancer. A leukemia survivor who has become a "life thriver" since his healing and recovery, Don is a passionate advocate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and a member of the North Texas LLS Board of Trustees. He is the Chairman of the Board of the North Texas Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & previously served as the Vice Chairman of Special Events for the North Texas Chapter of LLS and was a member of LLS's National Board of Representatives. He serves as Chairman of Team in Training's (TNT) North Texas League, Chairman of LLS's North Texas Mission Task Force and Chairman of North Texas Blood Cancer Conference and Expo. As a TNT participant, Don has completed 22 marathons in the U.S. and internationally to raise money for LLS. He received the Chairman Citation in recognition of his outstanding efforts and support of LLS in 2013. Don is a member of the American Cancer Society's Speaker Bureau, and speaks on behalf of Carter Blood Care at donor and employee functions. He received the 2010 Advocate of the Year Award for his outstanding commitment to the community blood supply. Don is a founding board member, president and race director for the Honored Hero Run. This annual event has donated over $140,000 to LLS since it began in 2009. In addition, Don is an agronomic consultant in the golf course industry. He was a founding partner of the Golf Resources Group, a golf course consulting firm. Prior to becoming a consultant he served as the golf course superintendent at the prestigious Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where he prepared the golf course for six PGA Tour events. Don holds a degree in Agronomy from Virginia Tech and lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

Produktdetails

• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 504g
• ISBN-13: 9780997916607
• ISBN-10: 0997916605
• Artikelnr.: 47584297