I’m a survivor!

This week's New York Magazine issue features cancer survivors – and their stories of how they beat it/ are beating it. As you read the stories, you feel the pathos, but you also feel their will to live. Cancer is not a death sentence anymore. You CAN beat it ... as so many have proven time and time again.

And these survivors are proud to call themselves exactly that -- survivors. The video above is a behind-the-scenes look at a gathering in Central Park to which cancer survivors where invited to attend and share their stories.

143 survivors attended.

143 survivors came together to share their stories and to listen to those of other survivors.

Because no two stories are alike.

Cancer is no longer for "older" people. Over 40% of those who attended the gathering are under the age of 40. No one is immune to cancer. Cancer is indiscriminate – it doesn't matter if you are healthy, or what race/age/sex you are, or your sexual preference. Anyone can be diagnosed with cancer. One of the attendees is a three year old!

But there is hope.

Cancer is no longer a death sentence. And those diagnosed with cancer need to have the will be live and a positive attitude. It can be done! It will be done!

We congratulate New York Magazine for this cover story and presenting it in a savvy, urbane, and positive manner. But most of all, we congratulate the survivors for surviving their cancer.