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Inspirational Stories

Hirshel

hairy cell leukemia (HCL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

My nickname is "The Running Rabbi" for competing in the New York Marathon. I visited the 52 hostages in Iran and received the Award of Courage from President Ronald Reagan. I have survived cancer five times, and in thanks for my life, I have dedicated myself to being a prayerful friend to my fellow cancer patients and their loved ones everywhere. I welcome cancer patients to contact me for prayer and support. I am also the co-author of a book that chronicles my battle with hairy cell leukemia (HCL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and my spiritual triumph over despair. Engraved on my ID bracelet are the fighting words, “NEVER GIVE UP!”

Hirshel middle aged white man balding with black glasses and mustache running in a black tank and red short the running rabbi