Make A Difference Minute: Rising Through Courage

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Ron Adams, founder and president of the Rising Courage Foundation, as he shares how his own cancer journey inspired a mission to encourage others facing one of life’s toughest battles. Ron was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2014 and underwent surgery before entering active surveillance. Eight years later, he heard those life-changing words once again: “You have cancer.” As he sat through chemotherapy treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors weren’t allowed. Day after day, he spent hours in the treatment chair with only nurses, doctors, and other patients who were facing similar fears and uncertainties. It was during those quiet moments that Ron realized how desperately people battling cancer need hope and encouragement. He made a promise that if he made it through, he would use his own pain to help others. That promise became the Rising Courage Foundation, whose Courage Kits are designed to bring comfort, encouragement, and practical support to individuals undergoing cancer treatment, reminding them they are not alone in the fight. To learn more or support this mission, visit RisingCourageFoundation.org. The full interview will air at 9p CST/10p EST tonight. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️