I have been touched by cancer through my family, friends and patients. Cancer is ugly. This is my eleventh year participating in Brave the Shave, always coloring and shaving my head. This year I lost a very dear friend and also patient of mine. His name is Paul Schumacher and is one of the bravest cancer patients I have ever seen in my 30 plus years of practicing medicine. He never gave up. He fought so hard. He was never phased when I had to tell him multiple times that his osteosarcoma had returned. He had to endure so many surgeries yet he always was positive. His response was always, "let's get it done". He always would say God gives us what we can handle. I am sad that he lost his battle with his cancer but I am also happy knowing that his pain and suffering is over. Paul's dog Reno, looked just like my beloved German wire hair pointer, Rebel. One day soon we will all be together again and we will spend eternity playing with and enjoying our dogs. Dog is GOD spelled backwards. Paul, you are dearly missed by all. I touched Paul's heart but he also touched my heart more than I can express in words. Please help me and Pansy's Peeps have our best year ever in honor of Paul who is an example to all that have ever fought cancer.