Our family has been lucky to not have many cancer or heart issues, other than skin cancer for many of us. In the past four years I have been battling cardio sarcoid (which is now identified as a cancer), lung sardoid, and sarcoidosis since 2009 while serving on active duty before retiring in 2010. This has impacted my life significantly, but I refuse to sit back and let it take control. In the past fifteen years I have had 18 major surgeries, some for things due to sarcoidosis, and some from damage during my 36 years of military. 

 

I have stepped forward as a Heart Survivor, receiving chemo for the past four years, went inactive for six months in 2025, but am back active again. The impact physically and mentally sometimes becomes a burden, but I always say "Charge On!" and never give up. 

 

I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today as part of the VFW Post 508 Team for Veterans and all with Heart difficulties. Thanks, 

 

Bob Felderman

Brigadier General, US Army, Retired