Delta Goodrem

[Gina]

yeah, thatd be nice... not quite sure what exactly we could do, maybe just try to get some donations while we're there.... *hopes that im going to the nyc show*

[Holly]

yeah, thatd be nice... not quite sure what exactly we could do, maybe just try to get some donations while we're there.... *hopes that im going to the nyc show*

i emailed the hospital asking if there was anything we could possibly do... so i'll wait for them to answer

[aleera84]

Hi Everyone,

I hope this note finds you all well and happy (no sadness allowed - only positive thoughts. Firstly, I want to apologise for the way you found out about my illness last week. There was no easy way to let people know and it was all so quick. I was trying to come to terms with the news myself, so I'm sorry. Big thanks, hugs & kisses to everyone for your amazing and overwhelming love & support for me and my family. I am so lucky to have you all with me at this time. You are so wonderful & a huge source of strength for me. Thank you for your beautiful book of get well wishes, your presents and cards, and for all your positive affirmations. It has been the brighter side of the last week.

As you know the diagnosis is Hodgkins Lymphoma. I am very fortunate that we have discovered it early and I am going to be OK. I will have to undergo chemotherapy followed by a course of radiation therapy over the coming months. While this is obviously not going to be much fun, I also know there are so many others in the world worse off than me. I have a second chance and I will fight this disease and get better. There has been so much media coverage this week and there is obviously more interest because I am well known. The media have been very supportive and I understand that they are just doing their jobs, but there are many more people out there that are silently suffering with many illnesses. A positive part of all the media coverage has been the raised public awareness of exactly what Hodgkins disease is and that it can strike anyone.

All being well, I will be out & about in no time, and hope to keep achieving some of my goals throughout my treatment.

I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason and I am determined that good things will come as a result of this challenge. You know that I often say that I'm an optimist and I don't see the point in being anything else, so please stay positive and happy.

I will try and keep you up-to-date as often as possible.

Bye and thanks for everything.

Lots of love, Delta.



         
Isnt she wonderful and brave?

[Gina]

I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason and I am determined that good things will come as a result of this challenge. You know that I often say that I'm an optimist and I don't see the point in being anything else, so please stay positive and happy.
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wow yesss.. very brave!! and optimistic! but i suppose thats the good way to be in this sorta situation! we love ya delta!

[divasteph]

i really believe its great that this has raised awareness throughout the aussie land - when julia was diagnosed i knew nothing - and she taught me everything -

xoxo

[aleera84]

Yep it has brought the awareness to Aus and how it can hit anyone and any time.
Its very scarey for me personally to find out that someone with such a positive and great live ahead of them could be diagnosed with such a horrible disease.
But as she said we have to stay positive

[aleera84]

Because of her treatment Delta had to cut some of her hair, I think it looks rather lovely and suits her  :wink:
Shes as beautiful as always, you rock Delta.
Although she doesnt look to happy there, well who would when the media are stalking you  :?  


and who knows, that may be the necklace I brought her but i kinda doubt it    but i hope it issss!!!

[Grakthis]

:cry:

I just finally read this whole thread and I am seriously bummed out now.

Her song "Born to Try" is sooooo amazing.  I just went and left her a message on her offical page.  I'm not one for prayer, but I fully believe that her place is here on Earth.  God wouldn't create such a talent just to take it away at such a young age.
---Andrew

[aleera84]

:cry:

I just finally read this whole thread and I am seriously bummed out now.

Her song "Born to Try" is sooooo amazing.  I just went and left her a message on her offical page.  I'm not one for prayer, but I fully believe that her place is here on Earth.  God wouldn't create such a talent just to take it away at such a young age.
---Andrew

Thats really nice of you andrew, its been 2 weeks today that Delta found out she got cancer.

Im not really a prayer person either so ive been trying to show my support in other ways such as wearing my purple ribbon, posting on her forum, sending her a package and some letters/cards etc.
She def means alot to all of us but she wants us to stay positive so thats what we have got to do.

[NESSAussie]

I trust Jana, Oliver & Simon will police further requests for pics with a swift
response! The media can't be expected to take peeps demands for no pics
seriously until requests for such are discontinued on Delta's Official Forum!

[Holly]

yes, she is incredibly strong and i'm sure she'll be fine! i admire her strength and optomism!
it was interesting that she said that there is a reason for everything. my friend said the same thing... she wrote a poem and i wish i could find it now, but it said something like "i think God gave me this to be an example and show people not to be scared if they get it and to be strong"

[TSE]

From her official site

Australia's Delta Goodrem is in the running for her first international award after being nominated for the International Viewers Choice Award at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV viewers from around the world submit the International Viewers Choice Awards with Delta's "Born To Try" going up against tracks by Powderfinger, Amiel, The Vines and Rogue Traders for this year's coveted prize. Delta fans can vote for her by calling MTV Australia on 02 9775 5550 and following the prompts.

Make sure to tune in to watch the ceremony in a live broadcast from New York on August 29 from 8.30am

[superscientific]

Wow that is cool!
I hope she wins!

danny

[superscientific]

[aleera84]

Holy Moly!!!!!!!!
Look at that, see how sexy she is, come on ppl take notice.
If you havnt listened to her music just look at what u are missing out on!!