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Cancer---There is Hope


 
  Cancer---There is Hope
Cancer---There is Hope
From left to right. The two black and white images depict cancer patients and their supporters preparing to enter treatment. The third image shows a lady going thru cancer treatment, represented by the maze. Notice the fear, determination, and hope that's displayed on their faces. The last image shows a family with joy on their faces. They have exited the maze, signifying the successful treatment.

Cancer has tremendous impacts. We all know someone that's (1) survived cancer, (2) succumbed to cancer, or (3) has cancer. This includes many BetterPhoto members. We've seen their mini-pics from time to time, but most have not walked in their shoes nor felt their emotional turmoil. All we can offer is our love, support, and prayers.

This exhibit is in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ken Smith

 
 
 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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Nice work Ken. Fantastic dedication to all the people that have delt with cancer. I have three good friends that are dealing with it. They all have been on chemo and radiation. One has been cured and is on the upside of it. The other two are still being treated. My prayers are will all that have it and have had it to stay in remission and for the ones that will one day here that word from their doctor.


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December 11, 2006

 

Nina Shields
  Ken, I'll enjoy coming back and viewing this great image over and over; it is truly powerful, a great message, presented perfectly; congratulations!


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December 11, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Nice work here, Ken!! Wonderful dedication.


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December 11, 2006

 
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  Powerful panel Ken! Soooo Well Done! Jeff


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December 11, 2006

 

Mary L. Graham
  Beautiful work Ken and Great dedication!! =)


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December 11, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Wonderful story telling image Ken! Great work !!!(R)


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December 11, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  Very well done Ken, have seen the ravages of cancer in our family members.


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December 11, 2006

 

Sharon King
  This image does give people HOPE, very nicely done!


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December 11, 2006

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Beautiful montage and a most powerful message! Where there is life, there is hope!

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December 11, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Great image & presentation, Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 

Bobbie Davis
  Wonderful panel for the theme Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome....wonderful presentation for a great cause!


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December 11, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  very powerful...well done with the collage


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December 11, 2006

 

Peter W. Marks
  Ken. I am always moved by images that are more than pretty pictures. Your image puts me in mind of Holocaust and War portrayals and I have spent time looking at it and thinking deeply. I had colon cancer and surgery both in 1997 and 1998 and am now clear. I choose not to talk about "remission" as it often begs the question "how long do the docs give you?" Thanks, Pete


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December 11, 2006

 

Peter W. Marks
  I am taking the unusual step of adding another comment as there was insufficient room on my first response.
Part of my daily "ministry" is to talk about cancer to customers and colleagues at work and to persuade the 50+ guys and girls that they should discuss with their docs when they should have colonoscopies etc. God has given me the ability to do this.


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December 11, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Great image & dedication, Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Well done image and great dedication


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December 11, 2006

 

Crossroad Photography
  Powerful and moving, Ken! Fantastic work on this!


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December 11, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  WONDERFUL IMAGE and Message Ken!!!! As you can see these images deeply move people. We all need to be moved out of complacency not just in this time of year but always. Thank you for reminding us Ken!! I LOVE it! It does inspire HOPE!! ;) Great work Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Totally agree with Sheesh...beautifully done Ken.....


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December 11, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  Great work Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  WOW, so powerful in words and image Ken! This theme has been most provoking in hope and thus courage.

Great work Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Great collage and message, Ken.


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December 11, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Excellent work an image with real meaning and thought behind it. I have been through and had people close to me go through this and I know how importanta Hope is when you are going through the treatment.


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December 11, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Dennis Flanagan
member since: 12/31/2005 Well done on this Ken.


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December 11, 2006

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Beautifully captured and presented.


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December 11, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very nice work Ken!


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December 11, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful collage to present hope to cancer patients and all of us who have friends with this disease.


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December 11, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Very thought provoking indeed, Ken. Excellent presentation! You gotta believe.


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December 11, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Awesome work, Ken! As one who has lived with cancer for over 10 years, I will add that hope combined with faith in God can overcome anything - even Cancer!


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December 11, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thank you everyone for the heartfelt comments!


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December 11, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  An image with great emotional impact for many. My niece just finished her first round of chemo and we all are hoping for the best. Many prayers for those who share this story. Thanks Ken.


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December 11, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Very moving and beautifully done Ken!! What a wonderful message of hope!! <><


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December 11, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Simply beautiful presentation and work, Ken...very emotional and moving.


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December 12, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautiful, wonderful, strong and positive presentation of an area of concern for most people Ken! Hope - such a wonderful thing.


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December 12, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  WOW this is a very powerful post Ken. Being one of those that have heard the words You have Cancer I can tell you HOPE is very powerful. You really have blown me away with this post Ken....THANKS!!!!!


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December 13, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  What a wonderful, encouraging story and image! Lost my brother and dad to lung cancer, (smoking) and mom to colon (from their smoke?) and the real message we need to learn is early diagnosis and testing! We grow in strengh emotionally and spiritually through these times!
Everybody get your check ups!
jo ann c.


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December 14, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Very poignant image, Bill!!!! Beautifully done!!! ^.^ Kitty


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December 14, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  KEN!!! :-)


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December 14, 2006

 

Peggy J. Maguire
  Ken,HAS A very strong Impact to me and my Sister I'm sure ,THANK YOU...Peggy,I'll let you know...


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January 24, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Very powerful, Ken! Somehow I missed this image earlier. I'm glad you brought it to my attention! I get the feeling this has had more impact on more people than you will even realize! So well done! And so very thoughtful, too. Life is not "Tiptoe through the Tulips" all the time, and that's for sure. I also loved your piece on Hope. Very uplifting, Ken - both posts.


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January 24, 2007

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Ken,
I had not seen this before, thanks always for you thoughtfulness to others!!
Our prayers go out to the others, may His grace always prevail!

Jim


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June 16, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  This is a very apt MT entry. Thanks for describing the picture.

UB.


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April 08, 2010

 

Cathy A. Rose
  Wonderful tribute Ken!! I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing!!


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