Despite significant health challenges, 15-year-old Santa Cruzan Tes...

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As crowds hustled in every direction, Tess Dunn sits cross-legged in the grass eating French fries, excited to see some of her favorite rock groups perform.

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Brian from Santa Cruz San Mateo, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #2 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 6 1 When you said, "It's like having a clock ticking over your head," I know what you mean.. I had metasticized prostate cancer 4 years ago. It's in remission now, but it's always in the back of my mind that it can reappear at any moment. Ironically, my life has never been better than this last year. Knowing I will die one day(maybe earlier than some people) has taught me how to live. You are a wonderful, brave girl, and an inspiration to many others!
Donna Hall Gig Harbor, WA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #3 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 3 Thank you so much for this insightful article about an inspiring teen. It takes the grim off most news.
westside mom Santa Cruz, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #4 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 4 1 This is an awesome story. Good luck to you Tess!
Hopeful Santa Cruz, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #6 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 3 3 1 My son also has cystic fibrosis and he is one of the kids mentioned in the Santa Cruz Sentinel Little League Statistics. He is a great baseball player and tries extra hard even though he has Cystic Fibrosis. I understand how the Mom must feel watching her daughter perform and achieve her dreams. As parents of kids with this disease, you always hope that cystic fibrosis does not kill our sons and daughters spirit and desire to achieve dreams. The mother must be so proud. Reach for the stars, Tess!!!
bikerscum San Jose, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #7 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 1 1 1 Reading about this wonderful young woman's spirit and attitude just makes me all the more disgusted with those that whine and cry about their lot in life and who just sit around waiting for a handout! Let Tess be an inspiration to all that you can do what you want to do and be who you want to be if you have enough determination. Tess reminds me of a friend who is quadriplegic and surfs, skis and hang glides. You just go gals! What an inspiration! Thanks for the story!
Sense Scotts Valley, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #8 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 2 1 1 Congratulations on all your success and for the future ahead of you. You live life with grace. Signed, A Proud Cousin
Margie Santa Cruz, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #9 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 2 1 What a great story! Tess, you are an inspiration! Good luck to you in all your endeavors.
TomT Oakland, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #10 Jul 1, 2010 Judged: 2 1 Go girl! What a shining example for other young people!

smiling Berkeley, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #11 Jul 2, 2010 Judged: 2 1 Tess, You sound like such a wonderful young woman and your story brought a smile to my face. Keep being awesome!
old timer Carmel Valley, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #12 Jul 2, 2010 Judged: 2 2 If everyone had your attitude Tess, this would be a better world. Keep your chin up and you go girl.
Smurfdog Santa Cruz, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #13 Jul 5, 2010 Judged: 1 1 1 Yay! Tess rock on girl! If I ever need tickets I am calling your dad! He owes me!
Darrell Batchelder Oakland, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #14 Jul 17, 2010 Judged: 1 1 1 This article captures a bit of Tess, but gives short testimony to her talent. She writes and plays very well, but it's her voice (soul and heart) that comes through during live performances. Make it a point to hear her at a venue soon.
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