Meet the #Delhi2013 Dozen: Big Hairy AUDACIOUS Dreamers

Terri Wingham is the founder and CEO of A Fresh Chapter, a cancer survivor, and someone who believes that we are not defined by the most difficult aspects of our story.

Written by Terri Wingham | November 10, 2012

When is the last time you put yourself out there in a vulnerable way and told someone about a big hairy audacious dream? Did you pour yourself a stiff drink or chew on your hair before you blurted out the news that you had decided to quit your job, pursue your MBA, or “pull the goalie” and start trying for a baby?

As you heard the words come out of your mouth and saw the surprise light up in the the other person’s eyes, did you immediately wish you could take them back? Maybe you worried about failure and felt the fist of fear pressing against your collar bone.

Today, I want to introduce you to the #Delhi2013 Dozen, a group who probably feel exactly the same way. Each participant has lived through the dark days of cancer treatment and has now chosen to turn a page and embark on a brand new chapter. I am already incredibly inspired by each of them and I think you will be too. (more…)

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Comments (21)
  • Stephanie Sliekers • November 10, 2012

    Congrats to all of you!!! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures.

  • Terri Wingham • November 11, 2012

    Thanks Steph! Hope to see you on a future Fresh Chapter Adventure!

  • lianne cawood • November 10, 2012

    I loved reading your stories, I see and hear myself so much in many of them … especially the ‘now what’. I am in awe of all of you and look forward to following your wonderful courageous adventure. It is so wonderful to actually give back, and not just talk about it … you are all living the dream, the big fat hairy audacious dream. You do inspire me.

  • Terri Wingham • November 11, 2012

    Lianne – We are so happy to have you with us in spirit and hope a Fresh Chapter Adventure is in your future. Thank you for supporting these 12 Big Hairy Audacious Dreamers. #Delhi2013 here we come.

  • Margi • November 10, 2012

    Big hugs and much love to all of you!

  • Terri Wingham • November 11, 2012

    Right back at you girl. You are going to LOVE this group:)

  • Toy • November 10, 2012

    Wow! Such amazing stories, I can’t wait to hear all about the trip. If your trip is anything like our trip to Cape Town, it’s going to change your life in such a great way! Congratulations to all of you for being selected, and I wish you nothing but the absolute best!

  • Terri Wingham • November 11, 2012

    Thanks Toy. I will be thinking of you and D when we are in Delhi and hope there is a Fresh Chapter Adventure in his future:) Big hugs to you. T xo

  • Steven Weddle • November 11, 2012

    Terri- it’s great to see everybody’s campaigns live on Volunteer Forever! It’s an honor to be part of this journey with Fresh Chapter and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone in Delhi in a few short months.

  • Terri Wingham • November 12, 2012

    Thanks Steve – We are so happy to have you and your team part of this dream and we can’t wait for you to join us in Delhi too!

  • karen sutherland • November 11, 2012

    dear terri,

    i am sooo thrilled for you and your wonderful troop of twelve very special people. i just know that each person was meant to be a part of your BHAD team, and i am so happy that you all found each other. i can’t wait to read about this most awesome adventure; it’s so amazing to wonder about how the lives of people in india you will encounter will be touched, and how helping others in need will impact each of you in your lives after cancer. i send you my warmest hugs and wishes for all your hopes and dreams to come true.

    love to you, dear terri,

    karen, TC

  • Sheila O'Brien • November 12, 2012

    Thank you all for sharing even a snip it of your stories. Wishing you health and happiness on this wonderful journey! Love you Terri!
    With gratitude,
    sheila

  • Terri Wingham • November 12, 2012

    S, Thank you so much for your comment and your support. It means the world to me. I know you are going to love these 12. Thank you for being one of the rocks that got me through treatment, so I could make it to this place where I can help other survivors start their fresh chapter. T xo

  • Karen Baldwin • November 14, 2012

    You go, you 12 !!! I’m thrilled for all of you … here’s to a fantastic adventure that opens your lives up in beautiful, exciting, amazing ways 🙂 All my best.

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