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isaacvanwart
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I recommend that you read this story.

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08125/878966-85.stm

If that does not come through as an easy link to the story, then google "Pittsburgh Post Gazette Mike White." White wrote the column about high schooler John Challis. It is the story of a truly great and fine young man.
 
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Thanks for sharing this article....heart wrenching... cry


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That young man is my hero - what a story cry
 
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Sort of difficult reading with all the blinking and such. Tough kid.
 
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I think I caught what Dad04 has. Wow. What a story, what a kid. What maturity in EVERYTHING he said, including this:
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"Why can't people just see the best in things? It gets you so much further in life. It's always negative this and negative that. That's all you see and hear."


God bless him and his family. God has already blessed those who know him. Wow.
 
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My coach sensed that some of the guys on the team were losing respect for the game and he actually had us read this story yesterday. Although I don't think my love for the game ever really diminshed during this year, or ever, this certainly gave me a whole new appreciation for the greatest game God ever created. John Challis is the true definition of a hero and I thank him for everything.

Patrick C.
 
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A moving story that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Thanks so much for sharing.
 
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An amazing young man indeed. My favorite quote:

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"Sometimes I just want to know why, but I think I figured that out. God wanted me to get sick because he knew I was strong enough to handle it. I'm spreading His word and my message. By doing that, I'm doing what God put me here to do.


So sad but truly inspiring


Mary Ann
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For those that may have followed this story, the young man has lost his battle with cancer. My deepest condolences to his family.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08232/905451-49.stm
 
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WOW!!!
 
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WOW....That's quite a story.

For an 18 yr old knowing the end was near, he was quite a remarkable young man.

John Challis visits with the Tampa Bay Rays
 
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What a special and amazing young man. His life made an impact on many people that will last long after his death. Prayers and condolences to John's family and friends.

Julie
 
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