About Dan Sullivan |
Born in Waco, Texas, Dan Sullivan grew up and currently lives and works in Dallas, Texas. First of all, Dan would like to thank everyone who donates to Love Hope Strength.
Dan has had indirect dealings with cancer throughout the years; first when his close friend in the 8th grade who fought and lost his battle with Cancer and then with the loss of his grandfather in 1999.
More recently, Dan’s family went through an intense struggle when his Step Brother Phil was diagnosed with cancer in 2002. Phil fought a tough battle loosing a portion of his right hip, and then loosing his entire leg. After several surgeries and 2 years of fighting hard Phil lost his battle in 2004 at the age of 22.
In January 2007 Dan was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). ACC is a very rare type of cancer that, in Dan’s case, appears to be relatively non-aggressive. As fortune as Dan feels about the type of cancer he has, the reality of enduring 7 weeks of daily radiation therapy has proved to be emotionally and physically challenging. Dan is expecting a full recovery, but ACC has a high percentage rate of remanifesting itself over a 10 to 20 year period.
Dan also found out on July 7 that Dick Knox, a longtime family friend was diagnosed with cancer in his liver and pancreas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Knox family and Dan will be making the trek in Dick’s honor and in support of his fight.
Dan has know Jim Chippendale for a while and is exited to have joined up with Love Hope Strength Foundation to help impact the lives of cancer patients and survivors. “Having seen so many suffer from cancer, I feel very fortunate, even with ACC, and I want to help impact others in a positive way. Love Hope Strength Foundation is an amazing platform for this.”
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Thoughts are with you!!! You are way to stubborn to let this interfere with everything you have to do in this life! Prayers always, Jo T.
March 22nd, 2007 | #
If Dan has not joined the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International online group of nearly 800 people world wide who share information about adenoid cystic carcinoma, I would urge him to join.
We are a nonprofit all volunteer organization.
Prudence Jackson
President
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
March 23rd, 2007 | #
To join the free ACCOI group, go to:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Adenoid_Cystic_Carcinoma_Organization/
We have two websites:
http://www.accoi.org/
and
http://www.orgsites.com/ca/acco/
March 23rd, 2007 | #
Love you brother. Your always in our parayers.
Shaun & Melissa
May 5th, 2007 | #
You are still one hot sexy freak. Love you and miss you daily!
I knew you would have no problem kicking this in the ass, Dan…You are the MAN!
May 7th, 2007 | #
Dan, you come from a long line of good guys, tough guys, heroes, and winners. Never forget who you are or where you came from, and the future is putty in your hands. Get well and stay well.
May 17th, 2007 | #
Dan…I agree with Ericka….I knew you would have no problem in kicking this in the ass. What, you thought I was agreeing with the hot sexy freak part…you are a sicko.
July 2nd, 2007 | #
Sorry it’s taken me so long to donate to your amazing cause. I’m slow… what can I say.
You’re in my prayers daily. I guess we’re now “cancer brothahs” or whatever. I’m so proud of you!!! And I hope we’ll talk soon.
Love love love you much much much.
July 23rd, 2007 | #
Dan…Jen and I are so happy to hear you are in good health. You are always in our prayers. Hope to see you soon!
September 7th, 2007 | #
God’s Speed Dan! You don’t need luck or Well wishes from me, because I know this is exactly what you are supposed to be doing right now!
October 1st, 2007 | #
Good luck Dan. I envy you getting to go on such an exciting journey. Enjoy it, make it count and bring back some good stories.
October 8th, 2007 | #
You have shown so much character, strength and courage through it all. Good luck to you. You will be in my prayers. Love you.
October 9th, 2007 | #
Dan, You’re in the middle of a molecular mixup…a Universal opportunity to find the Key that resides somewhere in your Mind or Soul. This Key is a mere metaphor representing an inate strength, stoicism and solidarity with “Company C”. May you be enveloped with the Pure Love from Family and Friends but fortified with the passion of Patton as he conquered unseen enemies with a fierceness but unspoken joy for the sudden sunrise that baffles all those not in the know. In essence…YOU are a Sullivan and Sullivans survive with Style.
your hermano,
Lane
October 15th, 2007 | #
Dan,
You may not remember me, but we have played golf twice — first at Ridgeview & second at Westridge, which is when you told each of us in the group what you had gone through. Ironically, I have been going through a battle since the end of June. Prognosis for me is good, attitude is strong and faith in God is forever. It is awesome what you are doing. Good luck with the rest of the trek! Best regards, Gregg.
October 16th, 2007 | #
GREAT PICS AND A GREAT PIECE YOU WROTE ON TODAYS SITE. HAVE FUN. LOVE YOU.
October 18th, 2007 | #
Dan: We are so very proud of you. Keep up the good work. How is it you can go all the way around the world and not stop off to see is in Arizona? Can’t wait to hear all your stories. Love ya Doug LaDonna and Darin.
October 21st, 2007 | #
Dan
It was great to see you back in Dallas,looking very good and after what it seems to have been an awesome journey.
You only need to put some meat back on your bones.
Ciao a presto.
Antonio
December 2nd, 2007 | #