CHARLENE AND SCOTT THE CANCER WARRIORS
“Warren Buffet once said, ‘Someone’s sitting in the shade today becausesomeone planted a tree a long time ago.’ That person was Scott Seaman, a Bartlett resident who was recently honored for planting trees for cancer patients throughout Chicago. Seaman and his wife, Charlene . . ., were recently honored at a dinner for starting the first Chicago chapter of theLymphoma Research Foundation.”
Bartlett Press
“Lymphoma Research Foundation is pleased to announce that Charlene .. . has been awarded a 2008 Jefferson Award for Public Service. Charlene is a founding member and past president of the Chicago Chapter and has spearheaded the Lymphomathon effort. Charlene was honored for being a champion for lymphoma and other cancer patients through her patient advocacy, public policy and fundraising activities. The prestigious Jefferson Awards were founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard to establish a Nobel Prize for public and community service. Once again, congratulations to Charlene."
Lymphoma Today
“Scott and Charlene not only share their wisdom and resources for dealing with the difficult challenges of cancer, but they also share their experiences from the heart, and inspire people to fight and believe. They are truly a living example of how positive attitude, gratitude, and giving back, are all part of the healing.”
Sergio Rojas NBC 5 Fitness Expert Corporate And Community Fitness Expert
“I believe everything happens for a reason. Charlene came into my life andmade me part of hers. She gave more support, knowledge, and help thanI ever could have hoped for from someone who I met by chance. She and Scott both helped to literally save my mother’s life for more than 2 years and they did so unconditionally. For this, I could never repay them. They helped us because that is how they are. They will always be an inspiration to me. They will always be my family. The world would be a better place with more people like Scott and Charlene. I love them. I am not unique because people know, if you need help, knowledge, information, and most of all support, you go straight to Charlene. Many people I personally know have since needed her help, she is always there. Thanks to both of them.”
Lisa DeBlasio
Charlene “helped start the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s first local chapter outside New York . . . . The Cardinal event to catch on elsewhere has been the Lymphomathon, a 5K walk-run Charlene spearheaded in 2003. What began as 400 people at Montrose Harbor has turned into an annual event in 16 cities. Charlene is devoted to helping patients and families with health problems . . . . Her activities and efforts in organizing charitable organizations, educational events, and fundraisers have had a tremendous impact on the lives of countless patients and families living with Cancer in the Chicagoland area and on a national basis.”
NBC 5 Chicago
“Seaman and his wife helped start the first one in Chicago. Since then,the Chicago chapter has served as a blueprint for 22 others that followed. [Seaman] is a leader in the truest sense, creating excitement, inspiring people to raise money and making them feel good about their involvement and contributions. And his wife Charlene is right there alongside of him, doing the same thing. They work really well together.”
Lymphoma Today
“Astounded by the lack of information available to them at the time, the Bartlett couple began a crusade with the mission to eradicate lymphoma and educating people along the way.”
Daily Herald
“[A]long with her husband, Scott Seaman, Charlene’s enthusiasm and dedication helped the chapter reach new heights in 2007 through their record breaking Lymphomathon, which raised nearly $425,000 and the addition of chapter staff—a first for LRF. Her commitment to patient education and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals led to LRF’s ability to expand its programming . . .”
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
"The authors are true humanitarian and philanthropists who have directly experienced the pain and anxiety of a cancer diagnosis. They have found ways to use their experience to help others, becoming strong advocates for cancer research. This book reflects the commitment and persistence of the authors in the fight against the pain and devistation of cancer. This committment has led them through a trermendous effort to collect and provide accurate and up to date information to help others. The book is exceptionally well written and will be helpful to anyone who wants to learn and understand more about cancer and do something about it."
Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD
Director Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Jesse, Sara, Andrewm Abigail, Benjamin and Elizabeth Lurie Professor of Oncology
Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics)
"Scott and Charlene have an inspiring story and one that all people impacted by cancer should read. This is an important book that contains helpful information and tips from the perspectives of a cancer survivor and a caregiver who have become champions for people battling cancer. It is our privilege to know Scott and Charlene - the cancer warriors! We thank them for their inspiration, devotion, and leadership!
Henry Chi Hang Fung, MD, FACP, FRCPE
Chair, Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Fox Chse Cancer Center
"Over the years, it became clear to me, as I am certain it will be for you, Scott and Charlene are more than just advocates; they are 'mentors of advocates' . . . This book comprehensively explains cancer and cancer treatments. It guides cancer patients and caregivers on how to advocate and pursue what they deserve, the best personalized cancer treatment plan. The authors encourage people to not just have any game plan but to formulate a survival equation. Scott and Charlene show us how this is possible to do, even if you know nothing about cancer or medicine. They give us the reassurance that it is acceptable to ask questions, demand the right information and expect the best care. They inspire us to be "checkers" like Charlene. Although I am very knowledgable about cancer, this book taught me more ways to help optimize and individualize treatment plans and I learned new ideas for empowering cancer patients and caregivers. . . . Scott's and Charlene's invincible spirit will not be surppressed by cancer. They continue to be outstanding advocats for cancer patients. Their altuistic stance is not only of faith, but of knowing that it is possible to 'live' after cancer.
Nicole Liadis, PhD
Educator, molecular biologist, cancer researcher, cancer foundation board member,
cancer patient advocate
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