It Starts With One Person
I originally wrote this as a status on facebook for fundraising purposes but decided it belonged on my blog too……
Physical and Spiritual Constriction
I can’t believe that it’s been seven weeks since my surgery. I felt triumphant going back to the hospital after…
The Fight for Faith in this Generation
Audio begins at min 4:30 Immediately after my TOS surgery and looming Cancer diagnosis, I felt like I was…
Have You Ever Seen a Surgeon do the Chicken Dance?
Today my parents and I drove back to Johns Hopkins for the post-op visit with my surgeon, Dr. Ying Wei…
Second Chemo Infusion: The Zingers
This week I was joined by two of my best friends since childhood, Brandon and Melissa. Since the chemo was…
The Death of Ego
This week, as Drake says, I “started from the bottom.” Four weeks in, I started “weight lifting” in physical therapy…
Blessing in Disguise
My name is Daniel Ackerman and I was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Here is my story: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome…
My Journey in the Circus
Before ever dreaming of being a flying trapeze artist I was a part of the FSU Flying High Circus when…
Learning to Meditate
Being told that I wouldn’t be able to lift anything heavier than 5-10lbs for a few months post-surgery now just…
First Chemo Infusion: Take Two
Think good and it will be good. I was so happy to have my big sister with me for my…