| Track 9 - Can't Catch Me, I'm Houdini! |
Track 10 - At a Crossroads |
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Barry D. Stein was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in the mid 1990s. Though his cancer spread to his lungs and his liver, he was
not about to take his condition lying down. After going through nine major surgeries and participating in a novel vaccine trial, he successfully
fought the disease. Committed to winning the battle against this all too prevalent cancer, he became the president of the Colorectal Cancer
Association of Canada. With a twinkle in his eye and a personable grin, he flies across the continent promoting awareness and educating
people about colon cancer. He is dedicated to advocating for patients with colon cancer so that they get the support they need as well as
timely access to diagnosis and treatment.
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Quitting smoking is one of the most notable means to prevent all cancers, particularly lung cancer. Therefore, no CD about living
with cancer would be complete without a song encouraging people to quit. At a Crossroads emphatically communicates this message.
It was inspired by Fred Davis, a retired high school principal who had smoked in his younger days and then quit. Unfortunately, he got lung
cancer several years ago and recently passed away. He felt so strongly about encouraging people to stop that he went around to schools to
convince students to make this healthy choice. At a Crossroads, an upbeat rock tune, appeals to everyone who is thinking of quitting smoking
and strengthens their resolve to take control over their addiction.
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| Track 11 - I'll Be There |
Track 12 - I'm Not Ready |
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When people have cancer, having both faith and a reason to survive can have a significant effect on their prognosis. Based on a true story,
I'll Be There is about a grandmother whose faith is so strong that it enables her to fulfill her dream to be at her grandson's wedding.
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Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and monthly chemotherapy treatments did not stop Ruth Goldstein from maintaining a positive perspective.
Despite the nausea and fatigue, she continued to confront each difficult challenge one day at a time. Inspiring us all with her courage and optimism,
Ruth was not about to be defeated in her fight against breast and ovarian cancer, the two most pervasive cancers among women.
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| Track 13 - Just Wanna Hold You |
Track 14 - The Colour's Coming Back |
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Saying good-bye to someone close is one of the most difficult challenges in life. Often, no words can express the deep feelings between
loved ones when they know death and separation are imminent. Just holding each other offers the comfort that creates an exceptionally
meaningful connection during these final moments. Mary Cowan wrote this song for her sister who was faced with the possibility of dying
of a rare kind of cancer. A breast cancer survivor herself, she understood the importance of being held and of sharing the painful reality
of loss with someone who cares. The rhythm and tone of the music suggest the inevitability of time passing and the sense of nostalgia
that is an inherent part of the grieving process.
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After the death of a loved one, how can people work through their grief? The process can be long and difficult, especially if the individuals
were very close. Finding a creative outlet can be an inspiring way to heal. The Colour's Coming Back is a song about Eva Shainblum,
who lost her husband to cancer and started to get over her grief by painting. Through her artwork, she experienced a great sense of
satisfaction and inner peace that gradually helped to fill the emptiness in her heart.
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