If life gives you sour lemons, this young cancer patient says all you need is a positive outlook
Josie Economy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer two years ago, but she is facing her challenge head on.
and last updated 2021-07-01 21:00:53-04
RICHMOND, Va. Josie Economy never lets an obstacle big or small sour her mood.
âIf you look at it like a bad day, then youâre going to trick your mind into having a bad day,â said Josie.
Living with dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia, the 11-year-old encounters trouble organizing letters and digits.
âI flip numbers and I flip reading, and that kind of thing,â she said.
A FLINTSHIRE trio set out on a gruelling task to raise funds for a cause which holds a special place in their hearts. Ryan Coney, Joe Palmer and Charlie Bradford decided to put on their running shoes to raise thousands for the Giddo s Gift charity, in memory of their friend. Jordan Giddins, known as Giddo, was diagnosed in November 2015 with Ewings Sarcoma, which was a secondary cancer due to all of his previous treatment. The disease is a rare type of cancer that affects bones and mainly affects children and young people. He died at the age of 18 in 2016. The Giddo s Gift charity was set up in memory of Jordan Giddins, known as Giddo, and aims to help other teenagers and young adults going through similar battles.
Tributes are being paid following the death of a 17-year-old boy in Tipperary
Shaun Hilmi from Nenagh was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in 2020.
He was heavily involved in sport in the town, being a member of Nenagh Éire Óg GAA Club, the Nenagh tennis club and the athletics club.
Over €100k was raised for Shaun’s treatment primarily through a “plank challenge” fundraiser last summer, however Shaun passed away from the illness in recent days.
Speaking to Tipp FM, Shaun’s athletics coach Sean Finn described him as a very determined and positive person:
“Even when he was at his sickest, he was still planning for this year.
LOSING a loved one is painful enough, but Christmas can be a painful reminder of the loved ones we are unable to celebrate with. That is why one charity has come up with a heartwarming way to remember your lost loved ones during the festive season. Giddo s Gift has placed Christmas trees across Flint, called remembrance trees, in memory of those that sadly cannot be with us. These are in central locations across the town, including Flint Library, Jade Jones pavilion and the Lloyds Chemist. Hundreds of knitted angels have been donated, which people can purchase, and place on the tree, along with a message to their loved one, for a small donation to the charity.