Fire Critic An Unadulterated View of the Fire Service
Retired Norfolk (VA) firefighter Sara Jones “Jonesy” needs your help in her battle with cancer. Actually, she needs financial help…for her fourth battle with cancer. Click here to donate now. Be sure to check out the video below.
Sara Jones, October 2007 of the America's Female Firefighters Calendar
Here is an excerpt from Sara as written on the WePay donation page:
Surrender to whatever it takes, even twice. Life is about survival. What does that mean? Here I am, 28 years old, with aggressive breast cancer and given less than 50% chance of survival. Best shape of my life; a firefighter; a gym owner. Breast cancer – not a death sentence! My second chance at life, OK lets fight. “WHATEVER IT TAKES” … COURAGE! Bi-lateral mastectomy, 6 months of chemo, 9 reconstructive surgeries. 4 years cancer free. Almost to 5…the magic number. Recurrence, 33 years old! My worst fear becomes reality. Fight again. Surgery, more reconstruction. Move to Houston, TX, radiation, burnt, scarred. Death sentence…NO WAY. 3rd chance at life. And then more news- stage 4 breast cancer that had now metastasized to the bones. GIVE UP? Oh No – My purpose…fight the battle for everyone, pay it forward…”WHATEVER IT TAKES!” COURAGE!” – SLJ continue reading
Sara Jones was featured in the America’s Female Firefighters Calendar in both 2004 and 2007.
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