Remember, Remember, What I Learned in Movember
Posted December 5th, 2016
Angelo Melendez
There are a lot of themes associated with the fight against cancer. Patients and survivors, even care givers, care teams and physicians must endure, persevere, be patient, hopeful and strong. Although, I don’t think many people take time to consider the struggles that come along with a fight against cancer through a social lens. Without […]
No Shave November
Posted November 10th, 2016
Angelo Melendez
“No Shave November,” also known as “Movember” is a time for men to grow their mustaches and beards to promote the awareness of men’s health. Until recently, I’ll admit that I never really understood the connection between men’s health and facial hair. I’ll also admit that my own naiveté or ignorance may be shocking to […]
No, I Don’t Know What You’re Going Through…But I’m Here Anyway
Posted August 4th, 2016
Angelo Melendez
When I was seven years old, if you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my most probable response would have been “Lawyer!” It’s likely, too, that you would have been taken aback by the confidence in which I gave that response. As I’m sure most people know, life’s journey is […]