There’s no such thing as too many candles. And to prove that point, the small community of Tyler, Texas, celebrated life and victory over cancer by recognizing the 100th birthday of local survivor and American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Smith County Hero Flora Gossett. Diagnosed with colon cancer at age 98, Flora underwent surgery for the first time in her life to remove the cancer. Less than six months later she was back in her own home living life as usual. “She started out having assistance come into the home seven days a week,” says daughter Winifred Johnson. “That really cramped her style as she likes to cook her own food, get herself dressed, and clean her home!”
A member of the St. Louis Baptist church in Tyler for 89 years, Flora was voted unanimously by the church’s Relay For Life team to be their hero for the event. In April, Flora was recognized at the Relay for 99 years of dedication to the community.
“I’m not sure what has contributed to her good health,” says Winifred. “She grew up in a time where everything they ate came from their farm and they walked to get everywhere.”
More than 12 million cancer survivors are celebrating a birthday this year thanks to the progress in the fight against cancer. To join the more birthdays movement with Flora visit morebirthdays.com.
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