The FC Cancer Foundation was started in Huntington Beach, California by our friend Brandon McGuinness. He was an avid surfer, skater, snowboarder, and loved by everyone who knew him. Brandon lost his life to cancer at the very young age of 26 years old. He started the FC Cancer Foundation in order to help victims and their families battle this terrible disease. The FC Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization with proceeds going to cancer research and helping victims and their families deal with this on going epidemic. Join us in our fight.
FC Cancer Foundation, apparel for the cure. F*ck Cancer.
A few words by Brandon McGuinness, Founder of F*ck Cancer..."Some would describe me as a person just looking for a good time... funny, wicked sarcastic, and mosty big hearted. In October 2004 I was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, affecting my immune system and blood cells. Since then I've been though 3 surgeries, tons of test, 6 months of chemotherapy, 2 months of radiation, and all the other shit that comes with this ordeal. Currently, I am still battling cancer by frequent trips to the doctors, doing weeks of hospitalized chemotherapy sessions and other emotionally renching experiences. I am planned to go through a bone marrow transplant soon while currently conditioning my body with heavy chemo, more radiation, they say hospital for a couple weeks. You know people say were special, those that have cancer. I don't want to be any more special than you... and deep down I know i"m not. Things happen for a reeason and my reason is to spread the word, give my support to other cancer patients and take time to realize why I am here. I have the best friends, so prompt on each and every one of them. My life has changed, but the way they treat me hasn't. I'm not one for sympathy. I'm still here doing everything i used to. I'm high, on life. Life is to short... you never make it out alive... so I'm going to do my best and live like it's my last day every day... people ask me how I deal with it so well, "I DON'T KNOW" I say. I just carry on with life and do things that take those thoughts of cancer away. The less I think of it, the less it bothers me... but not saying it doesn't get to me would be a lie when it does, "IT DOES". But deep down I know I gotta keep movin'... how would you deal with it??? You will never know hopefully... When all said and done, I have tried to be the best I can, and those who know me, always will. I'm here to support those who have cancer or have had family or friends dealing with it.I would like to give a special thanks to all my family and friends for all there support... All the McGuinness', my pops & mom and uncles Mike, Kevin and Aunt Patti. Cousins Mugs, James, Christie, and Chad Cox. They have been behind me 100%. I love my family... I'm blessed to have all my supporters that care... I can't thank you enough.
Brandon Sean McGuinness passed away December 12, 2007.
He will forever "B" in our hearts...
I love you, Brandon Sean. I still miss you every day.
ReplyDeleteWow, I feel so terrible, and his story really touched me. My uncle is going through the same exact thing, and Bless Brandon for being the founder of this. I may not have known him, but i sure wish i did.
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My grandma is dying from cancer and has an estimated 1 1/2 months to live. I totally support FC.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt died of cancer in 99 my uncle died in 2004 and my grandfather and mother noth died in 2006, I totally support FC
ReplyDeleteThis story truly did touch my heart and soul and I can say that someone close to you having cancer is a painful realization to come to.. I found out my father is suffering from cancer as of last year and thankfully he is still alive, but I wanted to say that I totally support the FC and fuck anyone who doesn't.
ReplyDelete~*.Kendra.*~
this sory is great it maid me cry and its so sad thth he died of cancer idk any 1 in my fam tht did but its still very sad =[[
ReplyDeleteMy sister is 23 years old and 2 years Xmas day we found out she has T Cell Leukemia. Shes gone through various methods of fighting the cancer. I am currently writing this from the Moffit Cancer Institute in Tampa,Florida.
ReplyDeletei miss ya but you seem to be around me too much!! haha
ReplyDeleteI am in a band and I am going to buy at least one of these shirts and wear it when we play gigs. I love the sound of this company and I am going to support it as much as I can.
ReplyDelete-D.Frazier(Drummer-Anderson Lane)