Steven F. Says “Proton Radiation Was a Huge Savior for Me”
“I had my daughter in my arms at the time, and had my family surrounded and had the entire proton center clapping and cheering us on. It was extremely emotional.
Toni R. Says Ringing the Chime Meant She Could Breathe Again
Ringing the chime after treatment for stage 1 lung cancer Toni R. said it was an “incredible” feeling and a heavenly sound.
Michael M. Is a Big Believer That Setbacks Can Be Setups
For Michael M., ringing the chime on the 15th anniversary of completing proton therapy for prostate cancer brought a “sense of relief, a sense of joy, and a great deal of gratitude.”
Chris H. Tells People, “Jacksonville Treats You Like a Guest, Not a Patient”
“The people, the capabilities, the technology is just absolutely outstanding. The doctors, they’re excellent,” Chris H. says. And when he recalls ringing Aud’s Chime he shares, “It’s a profound moment ringing that bell and knowing that you’re finished with your treatments. It’s relief.
Michael K. Sees Life Cancer-Free After Proton Therapy for an Eye Melanoma
“At the end of treatment, one of the technicians walked me directly out, and then I rang that bell, those chimes. And I’ll tell you, that is something I will never, ever, ever forget. Because I walked free that day of cancer.
Sue and Audrey Recall Creating Aud’s Chime
“I would really notice what happened when people would hop on the piano and play. That made me really think about... this needs something that people can create a noise themselves.”