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Western Carolinian Volume 68 Number 10

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  • wc@wcu.edu INSPIRING THOUGHTS PANTHER PRIDE By Elizabeth Smawley | WC The Carolina Panthers proudly played in this years Super Bowl. The outcome of the game was disappointing to the Panthers and their fans, but the team played their best with dignity and pride. All too often an athletes personal life is publicized, and their mistakes seldom go unnoticed. There are stories about the good deeds that these athletes perform; however, you usually dont find these stories on the front page of the newspaper or on a special news report. This is a heartwarming story about the Panthers that hits close to home. As many of you already know, the Panthers organized their team in 1995. They practiced at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. At the time, my cousin, Bradley Holler, was receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancer at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Bradley was 17 and loved sports. He kept up with his favorite teams even when his cancer forced him to be in the hospital for days at a time. During one of Bradleys stays in a lonely hospital room, Bob Christian, a member of the Carolina Panthers got wind of his situation. Christian and a couple of the other team members paid Bradley a visit. Their kindness didnt stop with one visit. They continued to visit Bradley, each time bringing more of their team members along. During the many visits the Panthers made with Bradley, they would read scriptures out of the Bible and pray with Bradley, said Bob Holler, Bradleys father. They spent time talking with Bradley and entertained him. Bradleys condition worsened, and he was sent home to Rutherfordton, NC to rest and to be with his family. After defeating the New York Jets for their first victory, a couple of the Panthers players took it upon themselves to go to Rutherfordton and present one of the winning balls to Bradley. He beamed with pride. The ball tells the score and is signed by all of the players, said Bob Holler. Not long after that, Bradley passed away. The ball sits in a case, a reminder of the day Bradley received it. Only one player remains on the team out of the group that visited Bradley, said Bob Holler. His name is John Kasay. Kasay, number four, is a kicker for the Carolina Panthers. A winner does not necessarily hold a trophy. A winner holds the satisfaction of knowing they are sharing hope with others and making them feel good about themselves. Super Bowl champs or not, the Panthers will always be winners for the faith and joy they shared with Bradley. Youve Got News Get The Western Carolinian in your Inbox. Register now on our website and automatically receive an Email Edition of the paper with every new issue. Headline News -ollege SportsGiCampus Calendar Local Weather - Daily Horoscope Its the best way to stay informed... and its free. www.westerncarolinian.com The road to success starts with Moses Cone Health Syste: Early empioyment options with NCLEX support intensive S-week classroom and clinical experiences ta complement your department orientation Ongoing support and developmental activities for the first year Residency programs (Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Med/Surg, Emergency Services, OR, Cardiac, Critical Care) A variety of clinical practice areas and settings to select from. Ensure your success by honing your skills with experience and professional guidance. At Moses Cone Health System, we are committed to professional excellence and our transitional programs are designed with your success in mind. For additional information on any of our narsing options, please call Nurse Recruitment at; (866) CONE-RNS; or contact us at: Moses Cone Health System, Nurse Recruitment, 1200 N, Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401; FAX; (336) 832-7074; Phone: (336) 832-7874; or apply online: www.mosescone.com EOE, ~ Yourself MOSES CONE HEALTH SYSTEM @
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