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In memoriam: Greg Simmons, Charlotte Christian baseball coach [Video]

Greg Simmons fought lung cancer before he died, leaving behind a storied career spanning three decades.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Christian School is mourning the passing of a beloved baseball coach after a battle with lung cancer.

On Saturday, the school announced varsity coach Greg Simmons’ death, reminiscing on his 30-year tenure with the Knights and the storied career he led. Simmons joined the school in 1989, taking the helm of the baseball program in 1992.

“For the last 13 years, Greg Simmons has been my colleague, neighbor, friend, and most importantly, a brother in Christ. The Lord Jesus called Greg to his eternal home this morning,” shared Head of School Barry Giller in a statement. The school also cited Psalm 30:5 to find comfort: Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

During his time with the Knights, Simmons racked up 733 career wins, which included 16 state titles and 22 …

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Oligoprogression on Alectinib: Next Steps - Lung Cancer OncTalk 2022 [Video]

This video series is from our live Lung Cancer OncTalk event held annually. We bring together a talented group of oncologists to discuss emerging treatment options, clinical trial data, and to answer audience questions. In this video, the panel examines what to do if a patient on Alectinib has oligoprogression.For the full agenda, https://cancergrace.org/onctalk-2022-agenda, and for information on the faculty, https://cancergrace.org/onctalk-2022-faculty. A huge thank you to our sponsor! #takedaoncology For more, please visit http://cancerGRACE.org/.To join the conversation, visit https://cancergrace.org/forum.

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Big surgery this week ❤️‍🩹 I miss you, Guys and Gals! 🫶 Hope to dance along with you again soon 💃🪑 [Video]

Short version here 👉 I apologize for the pause in new dances over the last few months. I've been diagnosed with Stage 1a Nonsmokers lung cancer (NSCLC adenocarcinoma). The great news is that it was caught very early and surgery is likely curative! However, my lobectomy surgery on March 21 will leave me unable to use my upper body for a month or two. ❤️💃 BUT - I DO have one more dance on its way soon!! 😘 In the mean time, I hope you enjoy the library of dances I've created for you over the last two years. 🎶❤️🎵I sure would appreciate your support! Supportive comments, prayers, healing thoughts - whatever positive messages you have to share with me as my family and I navigate this unexpected health event in our lives. You can also email me at dancealonggal@gmail.com @DanceAlongGal Dance Along Gal creates Chair Yoga Dances for:👉 seniors & active agers 50+👉 people that require seated workouts due to balance deficits, injuries, obesity👉 teachers to use with students in the classroom👉 EVERYONE who loves to exercise and sing-along to the best OLDIES MUSIC HITS!Dance Along Gal's creative seated chair dances are especially useful for Activity Directors/Coordinators/Assistants to use in retirement and senior living communities, independent and assisted living activities. ➡️Sing along songs with lyrics for seniors using songs they remember 🎤🎶🎵➡️Vibrant virtual backgrounds 🌺🌼🌞➡️If you're sharing this with residents or a loved one who CAN'T dance along, encourage them to clap, toe-tap, and sing along to these great oldies songs! 🎶🎤🎵🔔SUBSCRIBE AND TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU DON'T MISS ANY NEW CHAIR YOGA DANCES! -- Disclaimer FOR THE INDIVIDUAL VIEWER PARTICIPATING IN DANCES: I understand that my participation in this exercise program is voluntary and may increase my personal risk of injury and I will not hold Dance Along Gal responsible. I personally assume any and all risks associated with my participation in exercise classes, offered via a virtual platform, by Dance Along Gal. The information shared is not a substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice and guidance of your healthcare provider.FOR ACTIVITIES STAFF USING DANCES WITH RESIDENTS: Screening for the suitability of the dances on the Dance Along Gal channel is the responsibility of the activities staff. Staff should be on hand to at all times to encourage resident participation and monitor their safety and well-being.  Please follow your facility's policies to address any issues of safety or medical emergency and take action accordingly.