Human Tribe Project

A Little Deeper

By Jaclyn Foutz, October 13, 2009

Although we didn’t launch Human Tribe Project until July 21, 2009, we had been working tirelessly on it since September 2008. At that time, I was coping with my friend’s cancer diagnosis and learning about ways to better support her. Since our launch, I have met many more cancer patients, survivors and caregivers through Human Tribe Project. I am always saddened to hear their stories, hopeful for their recovery and inspired by their courage and optimism. I have also met with health care providers, social workers, administrators, support groups and cancer support organizations to introduce them to Human Tribe Project in the hope that they would pass the information on to those that need it. For someone who has thankfully never been diagnosed with cancer, I am knee deep in the cancer world.

Last week however, I got in a little deeper. My mother, who is my best friend, was just diagnosed with breast cancer. It is in the very early stages and at this point we believe it is 100% curable, but it doesn’t change the fear, helplessness and yes, anger, in receiving the diagnosis.

I share this with all of you to let you know that I am no different than the rest of our Tribe Members. I’ve worked really hard this last year to make Human Tribe Project available to all in need, but at the end of the day, I am just a Tribe Member myself. I am struggling to find a way to support and help my mom through cancer treatment. I am watching her worry about medical bills, surgery and losing her hair. I want to help her in any way that I can. So today, I’m starting a Tribe Page for her.

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I read your article in the AZ Republic Monday Oct 12, 2009 and my heart just broke. My husband died of lung cancer 5 years ago and I know how you feel. I just want you to know that there is a place that can help with housing and medical care for Taylor Souza AND ITS FREE. It is the ST. JUDE RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN TENNESSEE. This was birthed by DANNY THOMAS and is now run by his daughter MARLO THOMAS.

I wish I knew the city of this hospital but I don't, sorry. Maybe you can check it out on the webb. And please pass on this information to anyone else who needs it. I support this hospital numerous times during the year. During these bad times everybody needs a little help, especially the children. Please help them by getting the message out that there is a place where people,doctors and nurses, really do care for them. God Bless all of you for helping the less fortunate.

Joann Bishop

I will add your mom to the daily prayers I say for my son. Thank you for your vision and commitment to create this site, I know it will prove to be a tremendous help to many and hope you too will gain strength and courage via the tribe.

Joy