Stepping Into the Ring
What people are saying about Nicole's Stepping Into the Ring drama...
From Niki Simpson, Executive Director of San Antonio Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure:
"Nicole's one-woman performance during the Survivor Celebration was enjoyed by more than 29,000 participants including 1,500 breast cancer survivors. The poignant piece was tailored specifically to our event's needs. The presentation was very well received by a captivated audience. I would not hesitate to recommend Nicole Johnson to any organization."
“DEAR NICOLE…”
“Our efforts to make a difference clinically by committing ourselves to the highest quality of care, and by participating in research efforts globally, as well as by raising money to support research does make an impact in the fight against cancer; however, it pales in comparison to the impact hope and empowerment can make. These tools are great for us to pass along to patients.”
“Those boxing gloves have hung from the mirror of my Yukon since my first chemo and have been with me every step of the way. I saw your drama live in Birmingham, AL 2000 soon after my mother was recovering from a double mastectomy and chemotherapy and I was told that my chances of breast cancer were elevated because of her particular type and genetics. You brought hope, peace and God's love through your drama then…I just wanted to thank you for your kindness, and your spirit. Those pink gloves remind me daily of God's love.”
“I am 40 yrs old and had a mastectomy, chemo, and just finished radiation about a week ago. My strength is little but I am so impressed by your skit on breast cancer and the thoughts and feelings that went into your book.
I try hard to hold onto to boxing gloves and realize I am in for a fight for my life and I will never be the same from this.”
“Thank you for understanding the pain we feel and the uncertainity life has given us with cancer.”
“Thank you for what you may not have even known to be a very "accurate" account of the feelings that come and go throughout the cancer process!”
“I turned 53 on May 26th. This morning, I met with my surgeon. It appears my breast cancer has returned and I will soon undergo a mastectomy. I have Stepping into the Ring, and the boxing gloves hang from the mirror in my car. Thank you for this story.”
“Your [ Stepping Into the Ring ] sketch touched the deepest part of my heart. I cried the whole time. I had breast cancer four years ago, had a mastectomy, and by God's grace am a survivor. But, until the conference, I never said the words, "I have/had cancer". I couldn't bring myself to believe it. And to say it out loud somehow made it real…Your sketch brought out all the things I felt and feared, but didn't know how to express.”
"Every since I saw you perform "Stepping Into the Ring" in Washington, DC, even though the sun has faded the pretty pink to a lighter shade, I still keep my little pink boxing gloves hanging from my rearview mirror as a daily encouragement and source of strength to get through the day! I haven't dealt with breast cancer personally but it touched my family and not only with cancer but every day life just has it's peaks and valleys and we need God to fight the fight. I love the reminder I get every time I drive down the road! Your work has been just a joy to me and I hope to be able to make it to this year's conference! Thank you for allowing others to be blessed by the the gifts God has given you!".
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