I’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer in Maine - What’s Next? with Ray Ruby

Ep 076: One of our favorite charitable events we support each year is the Energy4Life Golf Scramble. Maritime Energy started the Energy4Life program to help local families dealing with cancer. Each year, hundreds of golfers come together to support the Energy4Life charity, and this year, our guest was speaking to the group on behalf of the Maine Cancer Foundation. He painted a picture of how cancer is impacting the State of Maine but how the dollars raised locally are helping our families, friends, neighbors, and communities. We ran up to him after his talk and introduced our podcast and how it would be a great episode to discuss what happens next when we’ve been diagnosed with cancer and how Maine in particular is impacted by cancer rates. So, that is what we’re going to discuss today! 

Our next guest earned a degree in criminal justice from St. Joseph’s College of Maine and began work as a beat cop in Portland in 2005. In 2018, he joined the Maine Cancer Foundation, first as the Community Outreach Manager and the Director of Development and NOW as Executive Director. He's just as easily found in Aroostook County as he is in Cumberland. An avid outdoorsman and studying to become a registered Maine guide, it's not uncommon for him to forgo a hotel room for his tent while on the road for Maine Cancer Foundation. With that, please welcome Ray Ruby to The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!

Chapters:

Welcome, Ray Ruby! [3:17]

What is the Maine Cancer Foundation? [10:03]

What’s happening in Maine around cancer? [18:18]

What is “day one” after receiving a cancer diagnosis? [34:18]

What can we do to be prepared regarding our treatment plan? [42:50]

What can we all do to help kick cancer in the butt? [53:19]

How will Ray find his personal Retirement Success? [58:40]