I am writing to thank Ann Fonfa and the Annie Appleseed Project for the opportunity for my husband and I to attend the 2009 CAM conference in Florida. I am an almost 2 year survivor of Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This is a particularly aggressive form of Breast Cancer. When diagnosed I was told to expect about 2 years to live. In just a few weeks (June 8th) I will reach that 2 year mark. I am not only alive but thriving. I am competing in two sports (racquetball and kayak water polo) at a level HIGHER than before my diagnosis. l am telling you this because the information and support that Ann and the Annie Appleseed Project have provided to me has been instrumental in me being a 'mysterious' patient....one who blows away the statistics by surviving and thriving. I know and recognize that since the cancer was so advanced when I was diagnosed that it eventually will find a way to grow again ---- but being able to attend the conference and make eye to eye, in-person contact with so many wonderful healers, physicians and providers --- not to mention network with others -- most definitely has helped and will continue to help me continue to beat the odds. Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.