A little ACS fan letter

I just wanted to share that I received a call today, out of the blue, from a staff member at my local ACS chapter, just wanting to ask how I'm doing. The woman who called is a 20-year breast cancer survivor, and was such a warm, encouraging person to talk to -- we had the most enjoyable conversation.

I've never directly contacted my ACS chapter for anything -- I've called the national 800 number several times to request materials, and I remember they politely asked me the first time I called if I would be okay with giving them my phone number.

I know I've talked up the ACS materials many times on this board -- I honestly can't believe the sheer amount of really helpful information they've sent me, and that it's all been totally free of charge.

But then to get a phone call from a fellow breast cancer survivor, who didn't want anything from me other than to ask how I'm doing -- I'm getting teary as I write this, because my own friends have grown tired of how long my treatment is dragging on, and I rarely hear from anyone wanting to know how I am.

So I just wanted to share what a little gift Janice at the Burbank ACS chapter gave me today -- I wish it hadn't taken my getting cancer for me to find out what an amazing organization the ACS is, and I'm so grateful for all the support they've given me.

Traci