John Challis Courage for Life Foundation

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John Challis, 18, R.I.P.
Published 8/20/2008 by TheHotRead at SmackCaster SmackBlog
... The web site for John’s foundation is www.courageforlifefoundation.org. Donations can be made through the web site. ...

Penguins, Pittsburgh community recall inspiration of John Challis
Published 8/20/2008 by Greg Wyshynski at Puck Daddy
John Challis died Tuesday afternoon. If you don't know the name, you probably know his heartbreaking but inspirational story: An 18-year-old living with terminal cancer whose determination and unparalleled spirit stirred intense emotions in others. In one case, his story was touching enough to turn one man away from suicide, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sports played a key role in his story, as symbolized by the Courage for Life Foundation that continues his legacy. Challis earned national attention for his pinch-hit appearance ...

John Challis Leaves Behind Lasting Memory
Published 8/20/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie) at The Steel City Sports Fan (Penguins Edition)
... John Challis Courage for Life Foundation

John Challis 1990-2008
Published 8/21/2008 by Minneapolis Red Sox (noreply@blogger.com) at Siberian Baseball
... The web site for John's foundation is www.courageforlifefoundation.org. Donations can be made through the web site. ...

John Challis Accomplished More in 18 Years Than Most Will in 50 Years
Published 8/21/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... In the months after the story broke on the national scene, Challis has met with many groups to help inspire them.  In addition to the "normal citizens" he touched with his story, he also got to rub elbows with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, Alex Rodriquez and the New York Yankees, and (the before-mentioned, Joe) Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays.  He even helped establish the John Challis Courage for Life Foundation.  I'm pretty sure that by my 18th birthday I had accomplished nothing significant.  I'm also pretty sure that a ...