Mickelson Family Overcomes!
April 12th, 2010
Phil Mickelson’s victory his weekend was nothing short of stunning. Three Green Jackets and he has etched his name into the company of the likes of Faldo, Player & Snead but it was so much more that his golf game that impressed me.
The Mickelson family has been fighting breast cancer all year. Amy’s diagnosis was a shock to all when it was announced in May of 2009. You see, cancer is a non discriminatory dieases. It doesn’t care who you are, what’s going on in your life or the balance in your checking account. Cancer doesn’t care if you are a mom or dad of young children or a top player in your sport, it just goes about its business.
Phil and Amy’s attitude towards the disease was just like his 6 iron on 13 Sunday afternoon. They wieghted their options and just as Phil has done for 18 years on tour, they tackled what was in front of them with nerves of steel. Cancer is a battle and this family has handled it with grace and dignity. Not that they haven’t encountered fear or pain but they fought. The fact that Phil’s career was labled as not complete without a major in the early 2000’s he never gave up. He took his lumps but became a better player and man for his fortitude.
Amy is still fighting as well as Phil’s mom. The emotions on the golf course run high the back nine of a major championship and like the golf course, they are fighting every day as he does on every shot.
When Mom or Dad are stricken with cancer the immediate thought is for the children and how it will impact them. That in and of itself is more than most can bear but there are only two paths to take….lay up or go for it. Amy has chosen to go for it, like her husband and I too hope it is a story book ending.
To support young parents in this same situation I ask you to support the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation and its work to give families a lasting memory. Please visit www.jajf.org and partner with them to make a tangible difference in the lives of others dealing with a bad lie.
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