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Dr. Bryan Cooper
East Carolina Neurology, Inc.
Dr. Gibbs is my best friend at East Carolina Neurology. He
was diagnosed and we have all prayed and supported him. We are happy to see him back to "normal life".
He wants to give back to those less fortunate than him in their disease process. Forming the Beau's Buddies Cancer
Fund is a way for us to help those in the hour of their need.
Gary
Dean
As a broadcaster in Eastern North Carolina for more than three decades
I have become attached at the heart for this wonderful corner of the world. During
the time of my suffering and recovery from Throat Cancer in 2007, GOD gave me another chance to do something good for others
in his name. Through my good friend Dr. John Gibbs, I found another name in which
to attach myself, "Beau's Buddies." I can't think of a
better organization to pledge my time and efforts. With their help
and yours, we can all make a difference in the lives of those in need, those who feel they have nowhere to turn when Cancer
strikes a loved one. Besides always turning to our Heavenly Father
for help, we can now turn to "Beau's Buddies" as well. Please
help us help others. GOD only made one family, and we are all a part of it.
Dr. John Gibbs
East Carolina Neurology, Inc.
I am so blessed and excited for the opportunity to be involved
with Beau's Buddies. I learned first hand of the struggles which cancer patients face everyday during my many inpatient
hospitalizations at Pitt County Memorial and Duke Hospitals. I fought alongside many fellow cancer patients, experiencing
both joy and sadness. I knew that, afforded the opportunity, I wanted to help others affected by cancer. When
I returned to the practice of neurology in November, 2007, the concept of Beau's Buddies crystallized and now represents
a wonderful opportunity to honor and help other cancer patients and their families. I look forward to raising awareness as
well as funds for those touched by cancer in eastern NC. Our fundraiser in late September, 2008, honors the life of
Beau Stanley. Join us as we work together to make a difference in our community.
Debbie
Hudson
Office Manager, David G. Vaughn Construction
From the first day that Dr. Gibbs talked to me about his ideas I knew this was going to be a
wonderful opportunity to help others. He was so sincere about wanting to help cancer patients and their families.
Dr. Gibbs is a very caring man with a big heart. I felt very fortunate he asked me to be a part of this group.
I was blessed to have known Beau Stanley for a little over a year. Beau was diagnosed the week before
his father, Parham, was to begin working with me at David G. Vaughn Construction. I quickly grew
to love the Stanley family and began to watch their struggle as I sat helpless on the sidelines. I wanted to do something
so bad, I just didn't know what to do except pray. Beau Stanley was only on this earth for a short period of time
but during that time he taught us so much about love, family, courage and strength. God is
still using Beau today to help make this world a little better.
Beau's Buddies Cancer Fund was started because
there are people who want to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families. I
am truly blessed to be a part of Beau's Buddies.
Jimmy Neuhoff
President
Neuhoff, Inc.
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1990 and underwent a year of surgery and treatments
before his doctors were confident he was clear. He still did quarterly checkups and in 1996 his PSA jumped. He
has tried all of the available treatment options since then and had success with each treatment. His cancer was never
eliminated, it just slowed the growth. However, he is now out of treatment options and his health has declined considerable
in the last year.
Cancer is as difficult for the families as it is for the patient.
It is very frustrating to watch the health of a family member decline and not be able to help. Therefore, I am hoping
that we can help the lives of some cancer patient families with Beau's Buddies Cancer Fund Dinner/Golf Tournament.
Ben Parrott
CNS Specialist Cephalon, Inc.
I was personally touched by my friend Dr. Gibbs, and his situation dealing with cancer.
His situation reminded me of my friends/family that have dealt with cancer and how fragile life can be. My wife also
lost her 9 year old cousin 10 years ago to cancer, his name was Thomas Creech (Tarboro, NC). Thomas's situation
had a huge impact on our lives, he was a very special boy.
After talking with Dr. Gibbs at
lunch a few months ago we decided we wanted to do something great here in Pitt County to help the families dealing with cancer.
That is when we hatched the idea of the golf tournament that has now grown to involve many other great people.
It
was fate that brought Dr. Gibbs in touch with the Stanley family and to Beau. Now Beau's Buddies are ready to make
this thing a huge success and raise a lot of money for people in need.
Parham & Jennifer
Stanley
Project Manager, David G. Vaughn Construction
Respiratory Therapist, PCMH
We are very grateful to have been asked to be on the board of Beau's
Buddies Cancer Fund and very honored that it is named in memory of our son Beau. David Vaughn and Debbie Hudson
were great support for us and continue to be today. We are very grateful to them and for everyone in the community and
our families for getting us through the most difficult time in our life. We hope that by being on this board we can
help other families and give back to the community that gave so much to us in our time of need.
We are very blessed to have met Dr. Gibbs and hope that we can help him fulfill his dream of helping other families
stuggling with cancer. We know that our sweet boy will never be forgotten and that he is looking down from Heaven watching
over all of us, and is excited about this opportunity that we have been given.
Webb
Tyndall
Corporate Communications Manager, The Little Bank
David Vaughn contacted me about an opportunity to serve on the board of Beau's Buddies,
an organization aimed at making an impact in the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and families here in Pitt County and Eastern
NC. David Vaughn is a man who I tremendously respect - he understands the generosity factor of giving your time, talent,
and treasure to make a difference in the lives of others.
Hearing David tell me about Beau Stanley's
battle with cancer the past year and the vision of Beau's Buddies to make a difference in the lives of cancer victims,
I wanted to be a part of positively impacting citizens of Pitt County who may be struggling with cancer. When your
heart has been touched, it is easy to give a hand. I am honored to be a part of Beau's Buddies and look forward
to serving Pitt County in this manner.
David Vaughn
Owner, David G. Vaughn Construction
It was an honor to be asked to be on the Board of Beau's Buddies Cancer Fund. There
is nothing better than working with GREAT people for a GREAT cause. This is truly a humbling experience. Beau's
father, Parham and I work together. After sitting on the outside looking in, watching Beau's whole experience, my
heart does not belong anywhere else but on this board!
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