Sammarye Lewis published a great article on Velogal’s Race Blog today about the fifth anniversary of Cameron Stewart’s remission from ALL leukemia. Cam is eight years old now. Here’s a part of the story:
Today’s blog is gonna be all about a different cycling champion – he’s now putting in his miles on the road on his Dad’s old Trek. His determination, perseverance and courage are just like Lance’s. And yesterday, he celebrated his “Birthday” (just like Lance does) for his Five Years in Remission. This little guy is eight years old and his name is Cameron Stewart….
Over the years, Paul {Cam’s father} has sent me photo updates on Cam’s progress, and I got invited to Cam’s birthday party a couple of years ago. I drove up to the hills outside of Sacramento and met the nicest group of people you’d ever want to meet. All great folks and supporters of Cam. I’ve seen the Stewarts at the Ride for the Roses, and Paul has just become a Regional Mentor for the LAF.
So when the Discovery Channel folks contacted me, wanting to know if I knew anyone who had been inspired by Lance, it took me all of two seconds to recommend Cameron. Now Cam is being followed around and videotaped by the DC camera crew, and may end up going to the Tour, courtesy of Discovery Channel. Cam was filmed during his visit to Capitol Hill for Live Strong Day, and with his sign, “I am a Survivor” at the Today Show in NYC.
Cam and his father, Paul, are great spokespersons for cancer research and funding. Cam is growing strong and healthy, and he is determined to ride all the steepest hills, just like his hero, Lance Armstrong….
If any of you ever wonder why we’re wearing LiveStrong yellow wristbands, it’s not just for the people we know personally who have cancer or who have died of it. It’s for kids like Cam Stewart. Thanks, Sammarye, for a great story.