Anne Abernathy has qualified for six different Winter Olympics, and along the way, she has accomplished two amazing feats -- she's the only woman over the age of 50 to make it to the Games and she's the oldest woman to ever compete in the Olympics.
But she's also suffered devastating setbacks. A hurricane destroyed her home; she's had 12 knee surgeries and countless broken bones; and she being treated right now for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
"Grandma Luge" tells Growing Bolder that the many messages of support have humbled and motivated her.
"Cancer changes everything. You put your life on hold. It's hard to keep a positive outlook," she said. "But if you set goals, you're no longer a victim. You're seen not as someone with cancer, but someone trying to get well to continue on their quest. Just do it."
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Queen of Sunshine!
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Posted 2:39am October 17th, 2008Grandma Luge... Just thought that you would like to know --- That you continually inspire those who are blessed by meeting you; everywhere you go with your warm, positive, and friendly spirit ---
Thank you ever so much!
Happy Sunshine!
xoxo...Patti, Queen of Sunshine!
Hatter Huggers of La Mesa/Santee CA, USA
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Posted 5:48pm October 16th, 2008God bless you! Get well and thank you for continuing to inspire the rest of us.
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Rani- a cancer survivor (& Red Hatter) in California