Miles Levin started a blog in 2005 to celebrate life, as a horrible form of cancer killed him. I read an article on CNN.com about this valiant young man who passed away Sunday, he was 18 years old (6 days before his 19th birthday).
Visit Miles Levin's blog (the site will prompt you to create a free account before you can view the blog)
At one point he wrote "that cancer and the fear of death could expand your heart and mind"... he contracted was pediatric cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma and was an amazing and impactful young man in the last few years of his life.
When he graduated from high school a few months ago, he realized that this would be his final milestone in life and wrote: "I can rest assured that even if I succumb to the rogue cells, I will leave behind a legacy of victory."
"Dying is not what scares me; it's dying having had no impact. I know a lot of eyes are watching me suffer; and -- win or lose -- this is my time for impact."
I can't imagine experiencing life and death the way this young man did, and I don't know if I would be as brave as he was... but I salute and pray for him as he is now in the hands of God.
Miles, thank you for showing us how to live with your heart filled with life.
The "UJF Miles Levin Fund," a tax-exempt fund, has been established to support efforts to combat pediatric cancer and allow the Levin family to work toward new directions in patient care.
UJF - Miles Alpern Levin Fund
P.O. Box 2030
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Attn: Susie Feldman
Messages of condolence may be mailed to his family,
Nancy, Jon and Nina Levin
1768 Shaker Heights Drive
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
