Well, today marks 4 years. It was four years ago that I had surgery to
remove a malignant tumor from my brain.
I was thrown into the cancer world and of course the resulting anxiety. I initially avoided any mention of the “c”
word. However, over time, I have grown to
embrace and even profess my title of SURVIVOR.
While preparing to participate in my second BP5K this year, I made a
very symbolic connection through my search for a creative, clever, and
meaningful team name.
I chose the team name “HEADSTRONG”. The symbolic translation, head + strong, is an obvious
description of myself and all survivors.
We are strong in the head, that’s for sure. The literal definition of the word describes
our fortitude and determination precisely.
head•strong [hed-strawng, -strong] adjective 1.
determined to have one's own way; willful; self-willed; stubborn; obstinate: a
headstrong young woman. 2. proceeding from or exhibiting willfulness: a
headstrong course.
The more I thought about the new team, the name HEADSTRONG rang a bell and
reminded me of a famous song by the band Trapt. I looked up the lyrics
and found our survivors story put to music.
The song is perfectly titled “Headstrong” and the lyrics describe our
fight against brain cancer and our determination to succeed.
I see your motives inside
Decisions to hide
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
And this is not where you belong
I can't give everything away
I won't give everything away
I discovered the existence of the BP5K last summer. The 2012 race was my first interaction and
over the past year my involvement has grown tremendously. Kelly and the BP5K provide such a sense of
unity and purpose for the survivors of the central Texas community. The feat of “making a difference” feels much
more real and attainable with the driving force and support of the BP5K.
Laura Cook
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