Elephants and Tea - June 2022 - 1

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Conversation
Welcome to the Herd
F
NICK GIALLOURAKIS, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, STEVEN G. CANCER
FOUNDATION
Love,
Nick
or those just picking up their first Elephants and Tea Magazine, we welcome you
with open arms. This is a group of people-a family, a herd-that never wanted
to be a part of each other's lives. This herd is there for each other to share stories,
experiences, to vent and scream, to cry, and to love.
We are all here so no young person facing cancer feels alone.
This is our third " Dear Cancer " issue, which is full of written letters
to cancer from our herd. You will read people's stories that may feel
hateful or even thankful toward cancer. Others, gaining a new perspective
or feeling resilient. You will even read some that are a mixed bag
of emotions. And that's OK.
Writing a letter to cancer is no easy task. It brings up emotions that run
deep; feelings that people haven't looked back on in a long time. I would like
to thank those that have written in this issue for being vulnerable and taking
the step to tell cancer how they truly feel.
Cancer hits each of us differently. It impacts the loved ones around the individual
dealing with cancer in a different way. As humans, we all experience
things in our own way and that is the beauty behind this issue. Our goal with
this magazine is that you find a story that you can relate to, while also allowing
people to vent and tell their story.
We are now in our third year of Elephants and Tea. Personally, we are also
entering year 17 for our family facing cancer. It has been a roller-coaster of
emotions and it will continue to be so. The stories shared across the world in
our Elephants and Tea platform are truly amazing.
Always know that if you are experiencing something, chances are there is
someone out there that is experiencing something similar.
No one should ever have to deal with cancer, and no one should ever have
to face it alone. That's why we are here, and that's why we exist.
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