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December 10, 2007, 9:59 am

Cancer, he said. The biopsy was positive.

Inspired by the courage of Sands Bellizi and her husband to continue their family alpaca ranch? Write a note to the Bellizis here.  

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AFrom SHANA, SPARKS, NV

HI SANDS,
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS WHO ARE DEALING WITH CANCER…EVEN MORE SO TO THE FAMILIES WHO ARE GOING THRU IT WITH THEM. WE ALL HAVE OUR WAY OF DEALING WITH CRISIS AND I THINK YOU ARE BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO TAKE COMFORT IN THE PRESENCE OF SUCH ADORABLE (AND PROFITABLE) ANIMALS! PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOURS,
SHANA

Posted By SHANA, SPARKS, NV : January 14, 2008 8:02 pm
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AFrom Crystal Preskitt

The story on Sands Bellizi was wonderful! I was interested in knowing if they have a website or a store where you can buy/order some of the products (blankets) that they weave from the Alpaca wool.

Thank you.

Posted By Crystal Preskitt : January 2, 2008 4:08 pm
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AFrom S Sunshine Messina Sutter Creek CA

SANDS Brava! I would like to come and see your ranch… meet you and your husband and critters…I am on 50 hilly acres in Amador Co…I want to lean alot more abt Alpacas and flece. and chat a good bit more…SUNSHINE

Posted By S Sunshine Messina Sutter Creek CA : December 24, 2007 5:09 pm
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AFrom Mike Buechner, Marietta, Georgia

Sands,
I watched my father battle this same disease for almost 10 years. He decided to take the aggressive route and go through numerous rounds of chemo and a stem cell rescue procedure. I wonder if he would have lived a more wonderful life had he done what you are doing. The chemo kills a part of you every time and after awhile I think it makes you unable to fight anything. God Bless you in your daily life and continue to deal with this your own way!

Posted By Mike Buechner, Marietta, Georgia : December 12, 2007 10:17 pm
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AFrom D. Santos, Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I was so touched by your courage, fighting spirit, and perseverance.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted By D. Santos, Los Angeles, CA : December 12, 2007 9:59 pm
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AFrom Brad Hieneman, Palm Harbor, FL

Sands:

Good luck on your fight with cancer. You sound like you have a powerful attitude that will help you in the long run. Keep your focus on life and the love of your business.

My wife has recently been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. The article about you and how you are handling your situation reminds me a lot of her. May you have all the best in the future.

Posted By Brad Hieneman, Palm Harbor, FL : December 12, 2007 1:22 pm
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