The McCook Gazette Tabloid - HOPE
On August 4-5, 2006 Red Willow County had its annual Relay For Life event. Every year they publish a
tabloid to celebrate their survivors and remember those who lost their courageous fight. Also in this
publication is a featured poet and poem. I was honored to be the featured poet, along with my poem Day One.
On August 4-5, 2006 Red Willow County had its annual Relay For Life event. Every year they publish a
tabloid to celebrate their survivors and remember those who lost their courageous fight. Also in this
publication is a featured poet and poem. I was honored to be the featured poet, along with my poem Day One.
Cutting hair and raising money
In 2003, I held a fund raiser by promising
to cut my 14" pony-tail in the fight against
cancer. For every $100 raised, I would
have an inch cut off. In total over $1,500
was raised in the fight against cancer.
The story made the newspapers under
the title Symbolic Support and my poem
Day One became my "calling card."
The hair that was cut, was than donated
to Locks of Love.
In 2003, I held a fund raiser by promising
to cut my 14" pony-tail in the fight against
cancer. For every $100 raised, I would
have an inch cut off. In total over $1,500
was raised in the fight against cancer.
The story made the newspapers under
the title Symbolic Support and my poem
Day One became my "calling card."
The hair that was cut, was than donated
to Locks of Love.
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Dreams of cancer poetry...
turned to music
One continuing dream of mine is turning 10-12 of my
poems about cancer into music. The first song for
this project is A Thousand Times. The band Moes
Haven turned my words into music and than I created
this video as a Mother's Day gift for Betty.
This has been a long and frustrating journey but one
which I haven't given up on just yet. Got to keep
dreaming... someday this project will become a
reality.
If you'd like more information about this project or
would like to help please e-mail me.
turned to music
One continuing dream of mine is turning 10-12 of my
poems about cancer into music. The first song for
this project is A Thousand Times. The band Moes
Haven turned my words into music and than I created
this video as a Mother's Day gift for Betty.
This has been a long and frustrating journey but one
which I haven't given up on just yet. Got to keep
dreaming... someday this project will become a
reality.
If you'd like more information about this project or
would like to help please e-mail me.
More news from Mom's Pit Crew
The following mini-bio about myself appears on Laura Yaklin's website - Mom's Pit Crew. "Dave Harm is a
published author from Nebraska. His poetry and articles bring to life the reality of some of life's greatest
struggles. His work is a true witness that with hope and courage we can all be survivors. His wife, Betty, is a 7
year survivor of breast cancer. He was kind enough to allow us to use this poem in our upcoming cookbook
"Cooking For A Cure". He is also going to put a link to our Team Page at the ACS Relay For Life site in his
website. Thanks Dave! You're the best!"
The poem they have chosen to use is Relay For Survivors It has been one of my most read poems at various
American Cancer Society events. In 2005 this poem was read across the United States and parts of Canada.
It will now be shown in a fund-raising cook book for Clio, Michigan's annual Relay For Life event. To learn
more about this publication, please visit Mom's Pit Crew. Buy a book or make a donation. If not there, make
one to your local Relay For Life event. And if you've never been to one of these events - please do so, it is
truly a spiritual experience.
This is a poem that just doesn't seem to disappear. After the use of it by Mom's Pit Crew, I made a video of it.
The pictures of the event were taken at the 2007 Gage County Relay For Life event. The video even seems
to be a hit, as a couple of sites use it on their own pages.
I'm still learning how to make videos and apologize for the "stuttering" at the beginning of this video. All I can
say is it's an educational process. Make it past the first 10-15 seconds and the rest is fine.
The following mini-bio about myself appears on Laura Yaklin's website - Mom's Pit Crew. "Dave Harm is a
published author from Nebraska. His poetry and articles bring to life the reality of some of life's greatest
struggles. His work is a true witness that with hope and courage we can all be survivors. His wife, Betty, is a 7
year survivor of breast cancer. He was kind enough to allow us to use this poem in our upcoming cookbook
"Cooking For A Cure". He is also going to put a link to our Team Page at the ACS Relay For Life site in his
website. Thanks Dave! You're the best!"
The poem they have chosen to use is Relay For Survivors It has been one of my most read poems at various
American Cancer Society events. In 2005 this poem was read across the United States and parts of Canada.
It will now be shown in a fund-raising cook book for Clio, Michigan's annual Relay For Life event. To learn
more about this publication, please visit Mom's Pit Crew. Buy a book or make a donation. If not there, make
one to your local Relay For Life event. And if you've never been to one of these events - please do so, it is
truly a spiritual experience.
This is a poem that just doesn't seem to disappear. After the use of it by Mom's Pit Crew, I made a video of it.
The pictures of the event were taken at the 2007 Gage County Relay For Life event. The video even seems
to be a hit, as a couple of sites use it on their own pages.
I'm still learning how to make videos and apologize for the "stuttering" at the beginning of this video. All I can
say is it's an educational process. Make it past the first 10-15 seconds and the rest is fine.
Survivor music... Survivor Poetry...
Purple Power is now available for sale...
Purple is the color of survivors at Relay For Life events around the country. And watching survivors take that
first lap is an inspiration to everyone. It is true power! Hence the name - Purple Power.
12 of my most moving and widely used poems are now available on a musical CD. It is a wonderful tribute to
any survivor you may know. And it makes a unique fund-raising tool in the fight against cancer. Order yours
today. Below is one of the songs put to a slide show.
To learn more about the songs, the musicians, the manufacturer, and the recording in this collaboration click
on the Ordering Information directly below the video.
The video below was for the 2007 Gage County Relay For Life.
Purple Power is now available for sale...
Purple is the color of survivors at Relay For Life events around the country. And watching survivors take that
first lap is an inspiration to everyone. It is true power! Hence the name - Purple Power.
12 of my most moving and widely used poems are now available on a musical CD. It is a wonderful tribute to
any survivor you may know. And it makes a unique fund-raising tool in the fight against cancer. Order yours
today. Below is one of the songs put to a slide show.
To learn more about the songs, the musicians, the manufacturer, and the recording in this collaboration click
on the Ordering Information directly below the video.
The video below was for the 2007 Gage County Relay For Life.
| A preview of Purple Power |
Creating dreams...
being a cancer survivor
being a cancer survivor
The poem Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back... written for the 2008 Relay For Life
I wrote the poem below for the 2008 Relay For Life events in our area. And I personally had the privilege of
reading it at the Gage County and Jefferson County, Nebraska, relay events.
A Stage IV ovarian cancer survivor was the honored speaker in Denison, Texas, for their 2008 Relay For Life
event and she read the poem Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back.
Iroquois County in Illinois used the poem in their program booklet given to all the participants for their Relay.
I wrote the poem below for the 2008 Relay For Life events in our area. And I personally had the privilege of
reading it at the Gage County and Jefferson County, Nebraska, relay events.
A Stage IV ovarian cancer survivor was the honored speaker in Denison, Texas, for their 2008 Relay For Life
event and she read the poem Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back.
Iroquois County in Illinois used the poem in their program booklet given to all the participants for their Relay.
| Purple Power in the news... newspaper article second newspaper article |
| Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back let's celebrate... it's your time your proof things can turn out fine chemo made you weak and frail but you didn't quit... you didn't fail we celebrate and honor you your determination carried us through let's remember... those that have been called home they're with us today... we're never alone memories... when you were under the weather as well as the great times we spent together thinking of things we used to do through our tears... we really miss you let's fight back... the war is far from done but there's hope... cancer's on the run visions of a cure... are looking great we're seeing increases in survival rates what a beautiful world I hope we see everyone living cancer free we'll celebrate... remember... and fight back we'll laugh... cry... and stay on the attack your courage is what we'll see your strength set us free we know now... this war can be won and our time together... is far from done |
Washington County in Kansas holds Survivor Social
On April, 19, 2008, Washington County held its Survivor Social. I was the featured speaker at this event.
Shared some stories about my involvement in the Relay and Purple Power. I also read two poems from that
CD - Our Heroes and Relay For Survivors. While my wife, Betty, read the poem Struggles.
On April, 19, 2008, Washington County held its Survivor Social. I was the featured speaker at this event.
Shared some stories about my involvement in the Relay and Purple Power. I also read two poems from that
CD - Our Heroes and Relay For Survivors. While my wife, Betty, read the poem Struggles.
Victorville, California uses Relay For Survivors for luminaries...
A Relay team in Victorville, California will be using the poem Relay For Survivors to decorate their luminaries for
their 2008 Relay For Life event.
This poem continues to be one of the most popular poems used at Relay events. And is part of the Purple
Power CD.
A Relay team in Victorville, California will be using the poem Relay For Survivors to decorate their luminaries for
their 2008 Relay For Life event.
This poem continues to be one of the most popular poems used at Relay events. And is part of the Purple
Power CD.
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Purple Power CD used in luminary ceremony
The Purple Power CD will be incorporated into the luminary ceremony at the Dearborn and Ohio Counties
Relay For Life event in Indiana on June 21, 2008.
The Purple Power CD will be incorporated into the luminary ceremony at the Dearborn and Ohio Counties
Relay For Life event in Indiana on June 21, 2008.
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Los Alamitos/Seal Beach in California creates unique gift
The 2008 Los Alamitos/Seal Beach Relay For Life event in California will be giving a unique gift to all its
survivors. It will be a picture postcard. When opened it will show a picture of the survivor walking their lap
and on the other side will be the poem Relay For Survivors.
The 2008 Los Alamitos/Seal Beach Relay For Life event in California will be giving a unique gift to all its
survivors. It will be a picture postcard. When opened it will show a picture of the survivor walking their lap
and on the other side will be the poem Relay For Survivors.
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