WVCC Stories

Stories, celebrations, adventures to come.

I am Fernando’s mother … and this is my side of the story. He had almost everything right, except for minor details.
I have to say, Fernando was a beautiful baby. His blond curly hair, big innocent blue eyes and a permanent smile. He called attention to himself. I know all mothers think their babies are pretty but I was stopped in the street by people I have never met. Even when I took him to a play, an actor approached me to say how beautiful he was… the perfect image of a healthy baby.
However, I was concerned that being quite thin, he had a belly that seemed to me too prominent. The doctors dismissed my concern and gave me vitamin B12 …”so you feel you are doing something, but all babies have a belly” he said… Well, I gave him the vitamins but it seemed to me that the belly was growing bigger and asymmetric. So I went back to the doctor and they confirmed a growth on the right side. Click here to read more

Joseph Keresty III (2009) Story
Chandler resident Joe Keresty was shocked by a diagnosis of throat and neck cancer nearly two years ago at age 58. He had no symptoms and was an unlikely candidate based on age and lifestyle. His first challenge was sharing the information with his youngest children, ages 9 and 11.

Reg's Story-

Ann's Story-Awakening

Each person has his or her own story of inspiration. Each story is as unique as the person telling it. On my journey through cancer, I experienced anxiety, pain and uncertainty. But, as my story unfolded, I was touched by the healing hands of my doctors, nurses, caregivers, friends, family and neighbors. I experienced the unselfishness of all those who intervened to help make each day a little easier. It was through their caring that love was able to flow into my life allowing me to help heal myself and rid my body of dis-ease.