He was the inspiration for the 2006 Disney Film Invincible. Now former Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Vince Papale brings his courageous battle with colon cancer to Freehold Township.
While wearing Jersey Number 83 on the N.F.L. field, Papale fought many challenges. But when doctors told him he had colorectal cancer at age 55, he faced the biggest challenge of his life. He underwent surgery to remove the polyp.
Now, eight years later and at age 63, Papale has beaten the disease and continues to spread awareness about the importance of health screenings. He says you can't imagine the thoughts and feelings that run though your head when you get news that you're terminally ill. He says "there is a stigma that you've been handed a death sentence. But that isn't true. Attitude and your willingness to make it through are your greatest assets and it takes a lot of work and strength."
In honor of this year's National Cancer Survivors Day set for Sunday, June 7th, Papale will be at the new Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus at CentraState Hospital in Freehold beginning at 12:30. Space will be limited so registration is recommended. Call 1-877-586-4779 to reserve your place.
For more information on National Cancer Survivors Day, log on to ncsdf.org
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