Tag Archives: Rob Whan

Father, Daughter, Date Night

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Team Captain

The other day I decided to take my 7 year old daughter, Bella, out on a date. I found a traveling circus that was in town and recalled how much I enjoyed the circus as a kid and thought it … Continue reading →

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RARE is not a dirty word

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Team Captain

Editor’s Note: No one in my childhood cancer community, including me, likes the word “rare” when it used to describe the disease. I met Rob and three others from the childhood cancer community at a three day RDLA event in … Continue reading →

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Dear Caleb

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Team Captain

  For my friends who may find themselves on a similar journey: Reflecting on Caleb’s short life: This is the most difficult thing that I do. It has been so long now. Memories are not as fresh and the emotion … Continue reading →

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Page A29

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Team Captain

Dear Editor I would like to direct you to Page A29 of your Sunday, March 9, 2014 edition. This page is the obituary page. This morning my wife shared with me that there was a nice obituary for a friend’s … Continue reading →

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