As I got to know my parents in childhood, I witnessed what they gave to me, my brother, extended family, friends, and others. I also learned about specific strategies in the giving process, including toward one person, a few individuals, and a larger group. But I struggled to give to myself with self-love, gratitude, and deep giving to my true cause.
My life changed when I received a brain tumor diagnosis on March 18, 1998, at 24 years old. I suddenly entered a new world looking at life and death. Dancing on edges, I learned about self-care and asking for support, such as from a provider, family members, friends, education, and other sources.
After my first awake brain surgery in 1998, I did volunteer work and eventually full-time work in cancer. The cause felt extremely important. Over time, I’ve moved in different directions. Sometimes I had to help myself and get support. Even during those experiences, at the age of 48, I know I’ve given a lot to others in my crusade.
Now, in the 2021 Thanksgiving season and beyond, gratitude is a celebration of appreciation, reflection, and embracing thankfulness. In my heart, I want to explain three opportunities.
Cancer Coaching 20% Discount through November 30, 2021
I’ve been a Cancer Coach for many years, addressing various types of cancer in people ranging from 30 to 80 years old in the U.S. and abroad. Topics have included finding optimal hospitals, oncologists, treatments, clinical trials, integrative and/or alternative therapies, self-care strategies, and many other dynamics. Learn more and get the 20% discount when paying toward the bottom here.
“Jeannine Walston gets it because she has been there. She is an exceptional cancer coach, advocate and patient. Jeannine can translate a mountain of research and information to help you make educated and informed decisions. Quite simply, she is a blessing.”
-Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling author and wellness advocate
Art of Life Harmony 20% Discount through November 30, 2021
I am the founder and creator of Art of Life Harmony with art photography and other genre forms. Each piece provides messages for balance, unity, and coherence. Art invigorates that process and is available in metal, acrylic, canvas, and prints. Get a 20% discount already in the system available through November 30, 2021, at Art of Life Harmony here.
Patient Advocacy Campaign for the UCLA Brain Tumor Center
I would not be alive and functioning without treatments in 2013 and 2014 at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Getting my third awake brain surgery, radiation, oral chemotherapy, and a UCLA dendritic cell vaccine clinical trial was intense, and I’m grateful to live now in 2021. As I’m striving to give back to them, I created the Patient Advocacy Campaign for the UCLA Brain Tumor Center that asks for donations to research. In this Thanksgiving Season, I am asking you to explore the campaign and consider donating here.
If you have any questions and want to be in touch, you can reach out to me here. I am sending you gratitude and appreciation for love in the season and always.
