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Kevin Lenihan - Please help out one of our own (currently 5566 views) |
Don |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 3:11pm |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16426 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
Kevin has been a long time contributor to SimplyScripts and many of you have benefited from his input on your work. He has been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer which has metastasized to his spine and brain. While he is pursuing cancer treatments at Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, he is also attempting expensive alternative treatments which he hopes to boost his chances. He plan is to produce and post stories on his new blog: Writing-to-Save-My-Life.blogspot.com. Please check out his Go Fund Me page and his blog. - Don |
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Mr. Blonde |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 4:06pm |
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AdministratorWhat good are choices if they're all bad?
LocationNowhere special. Posts3064 Posts Per Day 0.57 |
I think even something as simple as sharing it on social media would be a big help. Getting the word out there is a great first step. Hopefully, people see this and know what a big voice Kevin once was on the site. All the best to him in his fight and if people can spare anything, this is as worthy a cause as any. =) |
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LC |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 5:42pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7625 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Will get on it!
Thoughts and prayers, Kev. |
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khamanna |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 5:53pm |
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January Project Group
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Too bad. Hopefully, together we're able to help him. Stay strong, Kevin( |
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jayrex |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 6:07pm |
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Old Timer Cut to three weeks earlier
LocationLondon, UK Posts1420 Posts Per Day 0.22 |
Sorry to hear the bad news. I'm sure you'll pull through.
Joined the blog and shared the links on my twitter.
All the best! Chin up. |
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ghost and_ghostie gal |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 10:03pm |
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LocationA helluva long way from LA Posts1566 Posts Per Day 0.29 |
Kevin,
You are a warrior. With good wishes and prayers that you get well soon... hope the gift helps.
Ghostie |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 11:19pm |
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Posts3382 Posts Per Day 0.63 |
Oh no. Bloody hell, Kev.
Get smashing the high strength CBD Oil. |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 12:05am |
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In terms of the blog:
I tried to read Carnival at the End of the World but all that came up is the logline. I use a very outdated browser, though (K- Meleon).
Good luck, Kev. |
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LC |
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 7:25am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7625 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Is anyone getting a 'Not Found' on the Go Fund Me link? |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 9:24am |
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Dreamscale |
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 10:01am |
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So sorry to hear this, man.
Prayers coming your way. |
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Don |
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 10:42am |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16426 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
Is anyone getting a 'Not Found' on the Go Fund Me link? |
I've fixed it. Thanks for the heads up. http://gf.me/u/nc2yf4 is the link. - Don |
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------------- You will miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky
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CindyLKeller |
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 4:22pm |
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I'm sorry to hear this... |
| Award winning screenwriter Available screenplays TINA DARLING - 114 page Comedy ONLY OSCAR KNOWS - 99 page Horror A SONG IN MY HEART - 94 page Drama HALLOWEEN GAMES - 105 page Drama
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 4:29am |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.58 |
Donated and shared. You got this Kevin, go kick that cancer's buttocks!! |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:03pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.56 |
Very sorry to hear this Kevin - it sounds like such a heavy blow.
I hope your spirits remain strong.
All the best with your fight
Bill |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 7:26pm |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7961 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
It's great to see so many of you chipping in. Kevin has always tirelessly helped everyone who needed it without asking for anything in return. He's been my go to person for years and we even have co-written on several occasions. One of the nicest persons, to say the least. And, as always, thank you Don for being so supportive of the members. |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: November 8th, 2018, 3:35am |
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Sad news. Good luck with your fight. I recommend you read this book: Biocentrism by Robert Lanza MD. It delves into what the consciousness actually is. Maybe it will empower you, help you stay positive.
Stay strong. |
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Pale Yellow |
Posted: November 8th, 2018, 6:18pm |
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Really love seeing our community come together like this. Thank you for all the donations and positive words. Kevin has read almost everything I've ever written. He took me under his wing when I joined SS years ago and we've been writing buddies every since. Selfless guy that would spend countless hours learning and then give me all his notes... so that I could breeze through the work in comparison. Thank you Don for all the love you give this community! Believing that Kevin will beat this thing. If anybody can, I'd bet on him. |
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Sandra Elstree. |
Posted: November 9th, 2018, 3:57pm |
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Of The Ancients What if the Hokey Pokey, IS what it's all about?
LocationBowden, Alberta Posts3664 Posts Per Day 0.60 |
I remember Kevin's short: Scottish Lullaby when he'd first joined the site. Amazing I still remember. And his remarkable talent.
We were chatting once and my touch light went on by itself. Must have been his positive spirit.
Your positivity, Kevin, is something we all admire.
I hope our collective intent keeps you strong.
Sandra |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: November 9th, 2018, 4:00pm |
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Yes I remember that story. Incredibly atmospheric.
Good to see you around again as well, Sandra. |
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leitskev |
Posted: November 10th, 2018, 1:55pm |
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Hi old friends. Thanks so much for your support. I feel a little overwhelmed by that but appreciative. Thank you for the kind words and the donations. I kind of launched that gofundme prematurely. I sent Dena a link, and things mushroomed. I don't feel comfortable asking for anything. My original idea was to make a blog or something and work for the donations. I realize in the end it was still charity, but it was important to me to feel like I was working for it by writing little stories, editing old work, taking suggestions from people, letting people post some of their own, maybe some of their own cancer stories. Cancer humor welcome! But I had trouble putting together the blog. Frustrating. Looks like crap. https://writing-to-save-my-life.blogspot.com/All I was really hoping for was people to stay stay with me a little, check out some stories, contribute some comments, donate a coffee cup's worth if they thought I was working for it. I know, naive, lol. But I very much cherish the friendship of Dena and Pia, friendships that have become lifelong now. I am grateful for the support of Don, happy to see Sandra again, she's back! Thanks for your warm wishes. An update about my situation: I'm ready to fight! I am fully charged from the moment I get up til the moment late at night when I finally sleep. In some ways, I have not felt this good in many years, and that's the truth. Every here knows I love a good brawl! This is the big one! The good news: my type of lung cancer is eligible for "targeted therapy". The goal with this is to push back the cancer and stop its spread. With most people, it works very well. However, with ALL people, it only works for a limited time...9 months, maybe 2 years. Then it comes back in a form resistant to the drugs. But they are making rapid advances. So the goal is to survive as long as possible before the cancer begins to march again. If I can get 2 years, that might by me enough time for the next therapy to be available. So I'm willing to engage in any tactic to maxmize my chances: diet, meditation, whatever. If yodeling works I'll try that! Now let's talk you: get your screenings. I actually got mine this year: colonoscopy, PSA, skin exam. In my case it didn't catch what I have. In fact, during all that time I had stage iv lung and didn't know it. I've had stage iv at least the last 20 months, so I've already outlived life expectancy. What finally led to the discovery of mine was a bone scan. I've been dealing with pain for 20 months, but I kept trying to work it out at the gym. But in fact I was being covered in bone lesions. I'm lucky I did not break a bone. I was at the gym just 5 weeks ago! What would have caught mine was a chest x-ray. But I never had a reason to get one. But you can. I was never a smoker, and I got lung cancer. Get all the recommended screenings, and consider a chest x-ray once a year. Get this thing early. If you think it will never happen to you, we hope. But the world is small. One of my good friends developed the exact same cancer as me only 2 months ago. Rick, I hope the link works. Click on the story. Thanks Mark, Jeff, Cindy, Shawn, Reef. Love you guys. Dustin, looks like we'll never get to have that pub brawl! My fighting days are over. Too many lesions on the bones. But I do know of Dr Lanza's work. I've listened to him lecture and in fact he's from my area. Very interesting. But I am not planning on testing his theory anytime soon! Ok, be good, thanks. |
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Posted: November 30th, 2018, 10:59am |
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LocationWisconsin Posts974 Posts Per Day 0.15 |
Hello, Kevin. I'm so sorry it took me so long to notice this! I have donated. Cancer runs on both sides of my family so this is something I really want to help with. Best of luck with your fight! You got this.
-Julio |
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leitskev |
Posted: November 30th, 2018, 11:18am |
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Thanks very much. Julian, you are a rare human being. I hope the cancer bug avoids your family now for many years, and by that time there will be many cures. I believe science is on the cusp. My disease is technically incurable and they call the treatments "palliative care". Bull shit. I intend to survive long enough that they reach a cure, or something similar! Too much for me to do! |
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Posted: December 2nd, 2018, 3:33pm |
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LocationVarious, exotic. Posts1373 Posts Per Day 0.27 |
GBWY - wish you the best kev in a difficult period; history of cancer in my family, so strength to you, an I'll do my bit. |
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leitskev |
Posted: December 2nd, 2018, 9:17pm |
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Thanks, man, and kind words and wishes are more than enough. |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: January 4th, 2019, 5:40am |
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Have you considered looking into cannabis oil? You would be best with full spec. It is known to shrink and even eradicate tumours in a lot of cancers. People have had weeks to live and made full recoveries from things like bladder and brain cancer.
Stay strong. |
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Hank |
Posted: January 4th, 2019, 7:11am |
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Kevin, I hope you pull through and I suggest you watch the documentary 'What the Health' on Netflix to help inspire you to make the greatest lifestyle change any person could make to better their health, which is going vegan. If you start the doc, and find you don't like or trust the information being presented to you, please stick with it, because a vegan diet is known to also reverse and prevent not just cancer, but heart disease too, which is the planet's number one killer of people.
Plus, you'd be improving your overall health and also improving the welfare of our planet. |
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