On March 31, 2009, I lost my mom, Mary Gannon to Ovarian Cancer.  She was diagnosed in late 2007, and fought like a trooper.  I remember that she never-ever-ever said "why me," but instead; "why not me?"  Perplexed as anyone, I asked why, and her response was something like this - 'if my having cancer can prevent a child or anyone else from having cancer, then that is what I got to endure.'  She was a beautiful individual with a spark of the divine, so interested in and genuinely caring toward others, spiritually grounded, intrigued and impacted by this beautiful world we all share. Personally, she was my moral compass, my advisor to all things personal and some things not so personal, she held me to the highest of standards, something I sometimes had a hard time with , but I know she meant well and always wanted the best for me and our family.   She lived a great life and packed it with beautful memories that live on in me.  She knew what mattered in life long before she ever was diagnosed, so this cancer didn't really change her, it changed us: her family, her community, and even people she helped on the side of the road - she was famous for this!  This illness is nasty and is detected mostly too late, please donate to this cause, not only for medical research but to get the message out about detection and awareness.  My heart goes out to all of those who have been touched by cancer, this a worthy cause, please consider making a donation to this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!  Peace to you all!