We began a cancer fund drive in conjunction with the tournament, ... She was a close friend, and I felt like I wanted to do something to honor her and raise money for cancer awareness.

I think with a lot of celebrities speaking out for cancer awareness and the death of (ABC news anchor) Peter Jennings, people are much more willing to give, ... Our tournament is definitely one-of-a-kind in that we do the fund raising. And coaches have all replied in such a positive fashion to it, so that's what has helped that aspect be so successful.

My cancer scare changed my life. I'm grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life.

Tobin," Mom said disapprovingly. She wasn't a particularly funny person. It suited her professionally - I mean, you don't want your cancer surgeon to walk into the examination room and be like, "Guy walks into a bar. Bartender says, 'What'll ya have?' And the guy says, 'Whaddya got?' And the bartender says, 'I don't know what I got, but I know what you got: Stage IV melanoma.

I didn't tell him that the diagnosis came three months after I got my first period. Like: Congratulations! You're a woman. Now die.

I’ll give you my strength if I can have your remission.