On behalf of OCF I'd like to thank you for making the time (and actively being part of making this project a reality) to do this interview. David is not just our Florida spokesperson, but has represented our positions at the CDC and more. His formal position at OCF as our senior patient advocate is one in which he routinely provides evidence of his value to the the cause, to others in need, and to the foundation.

I am working with geneticist at Mayo on collecting cells from David to see if OCF can clone him. At the very least, I hope if that project gets held up by those interested in the ethical questions of creating another life form just like him, (and the ramifications of that in areas not related to oral cancer advocacy) that others will see the positive impact of becoming an engaged advocate for our cause and organization (like David), and do themselves, the same selfless kind of things, and be part of creating positive change in the world.


Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.