Spreading Murcer's Inspriation

The good folks at Dugout Central re-printed my feature on Bobby Murcer's book. They're dividing it into three parts and people have shared their comments. One came from former Yankees third baseman Mike Pagliarulo, who runs this fine site.

One big reason why I got into the journalism business was to make a difference. Bobby Murcer, like too many people, is in the fight of his life, yet his faith and refusal to be defeated has been the ultimate inspiration to so many patients. To quote Yankees senior adviser Ray Negron, "When they hear Bobby Murcer is doing well, it makes him automatically want to be well."

According to the New York Brain Tumor Foundation, someone dies of a brain tumor every 20 minutes. The incidence of brain tumors is rising, and no one knows why, and this year, close to 300,000 people will be diagnosed with a brain tumor. Whether it's via donation or offering strong moral support, if we can make a positive impact on at least one cancer patient, the reward is priceless on so many levels.