Archive for the 'Inspiration' Category

Even though we can't even begin to comprehend how difficult Angelina Jolie's courageous decision to undergo a double mastectomy must have been for the incredible, inspirational actress, it's clear that she made the choice knowing just how devastating the toll can be for those with the defective gene that is linked to both breast and ovarian cancer!

And not just because she lost her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, to the same disease!

Sadly, it appears that Angie's Aunt Debbie, her mom's sister, is now battling stage four breast cancer, even though she elected to have her ovaries removed after taking a test that showed she also carried the faulty BRCA1 gene.

Watch her bravery and perseverance, covered in a story for Inside Edition (above)!

So unreal to think that this disease has ravaged an entire family for so many generations, but hopefully, by coming forward and discussing their struggles so openly, women like Angie and her Aunt Debbie can break the cycle and raise awareness so others in similar situations have the information and resources necessary to make potentially life-saving decisions regarding their health.

Stay strong, you guys! You're in our prayers!

We just can't get enough of Ellen DeGeneres giving gifts, especially to those in need!

And between three kids and 80-hour workweeks, the Gosses could definitely use the money!

Ch-ch-check out the video (above) to see Ellen surprise the family with a phony customer service voice!

Their faces are priceless!!! Best prank call of all time!!!

L.A. Galaxy forward Landon Donovan doesn't just think HIS team is ready for openly gay players, but all of Major League Soccer!

He even pointed to Robbie Rogers, who came out of the closet in February just before stepping away from professional sports. It's a shame

Before you get weirded out by Natalie Portman's dad commenting on a celebrities drastic choice about her boobs, we should clarify that Natalie Portman's dad is a doctor — and besides, it wasn't just a choice about boobs, it was a choice about health and living a long life!

Dr. Avner Hershlag is the chief of the Center for Human Reproduction at North Shore LIJ and also Natalie Portman's dad. He's spoken out about having the utmost respect for Angelina while sharing his own medical insight. Here's what he had to say:

Darian Craig has neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumor that affects mostly infants — something she was diagnosed with as a small small child. Against all odds, she BEAT the 15% chance she had of surviving!

Sadly, that wasn't the only problem: she spent the next 14 years of her life in and out of emergency rooms battling Behcet's syndrome, a rare disorder that causes blood vessels to become inflamed! Not only did she have to have radiation treatments, but she had to have chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant as well. She is one HELL of a fighter.

She was then diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare blood and bone marrow failure disorder, after she had beaten everything else. She was going to need a lot of help to beat this, and they found the perfect match to do it — Evander Holyfield Jr.! You might know his dad, the boxer and champion?

YEAH!

Here's what Evander Jr. said:

This story is five-pieces of extra crispy MADNESS with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy crazy!!

Trying to circumvent certain Israeli-led food embargoes in the Gaza Strip, brave souls with a penchant for fast food are smuggling KFC into their neighborhoods through underground tunnels!!

Since Hamas took control in the region, many aspects of life have gotten much harder for residents and there is no longer easy access to many deliciously unhealthy fast-food joints!!

Chicken enthusiasts, however, will NOT be denied!

Daring entrepreneurs are risking life, limb, and early-onset obesity to

David Beckham is pretty damn good at soccer, and he's STILL good at 38 years old, with just a small amount of time before he officially retires. He's had 20 years to hone his skills, and countless trophies to show for it.

What was his one skill that he seemed to hone above the others?

THE FREE KICK!

Exhibit A (above): Head shaved, Beckham gets a free kick in the game against Greece in 2002 — and it's down to the wire. Not just any wire. England needed to score to have a chance at making the 2002 World Cup!

HOLY SHIZZ!!

Mind you guys, this isn't the only time he's pulled off an amazing free kick! In fact, it seemed to happen more often than not!

If you want more examples, be sure to ch-ch-check out the other videos AFTER THE JUMP! So fab!

The game will miss you, David!