‘Cancer comes to kill, steal and destroy’
Arediagnosis of stage 4 cancer is not for the faint of heart. Truly, it is not an experience any good-hearted person would wish upon their mortal enemy. Linette Ellis-Dyer’s rediagnosis spurred an action perfectly demonstrative of her strength, and which she hopes will benefit families like hers, and her good friend Carlene Hennie’s.
On Saturday, October 12, Linette and Carlene will officially launch the Hennie-Dyer Cancer Care Foundation with a gospel benefit concert at Northern Caribbean University.
With confirmed performances by Pastor Goddy Goddy Reynalds, Lubert Levy, Shello and other gospel artistes, the ladies intend to transform their shared trauma into a support system for all who need it.
“Cancer gets to you and wants to frustrate you. Diseases like cancer
or diabetes are not designed by your creator. It was not in the plan for us. It is not of God. Know that and speak it to yourself. You must ensure to push and fight with this knowledge – that we’re all created with purpose,” Linette told THE
WEEKEND STAR.
Diagnosed in 2012, her doctors identified a cancerous lump. In the same year, she underwent two surgeries – after which she enjoyed a period of remission that was unfortunately short-lived. In 2017, she was rediagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
IT IS A WAR
“That’s where the doctors say I’m at. But I continue to fight because it is a war; because cancer comes to kill, steal and destroy; to take your life. But you have to fight with purpose and passion for life,” Linette said.
Following Linette’s rediagnosis, her friend Carlene lost her husband to colon cancer, and so, since last year, she has been left as the sole provider for their four children.
Now, the Hennie-Dyer Cancer