In the course of preparing for our interview on Roger and Kathy's new book, The Little Book of Hope and Humor, I'd given them a heads up on the type of questions I would ask, like, why did they write the book, why do they use hope and humor to fight cancer, things like that, so when that first question came out of my mouth, none of us was prepared for it and it surprised me, too. But it was a darn good question. I'm the type that likes to be involved in something new all the time. I'm not ADHD or anything like that. Believe me, there is far too much time when I need some extra oomph to get going, especially if the topic is the same old, same old. I am envious of people who can stay with one interest for a long time. I'm quite sure a psychiatrist would analyze my constant need for working on new topics with my choice for a career and conclude that I found the perfect match. But, enough about me. This is about Roger and Kathy. Roger, who used to be a sports reporter and anchor right here on Channel 13News. Kathy, who was named a Yoplait Champion last year for her work with the Relay for Life and the Cancer Crusade.

They explained that neither of them could find the support of fellow cancer fighters 12 years ago when they were both diagnosed with cancer within 6 weeks of each other. A few days before Christmas, 1995, Roger was diagnosed with kidney cancer and by Valentine's Day, 1996, Kathy learned that she suffered from breast cancer which had spread to her lymph nodes.

The truth was, both had been given pretty bleak forecasts for surviving. They were quick to tell me that they had the best medical care and wonderful support from family and friends, but back then, they didn't know anyone who had survived cancer- couldn't find any support groups- to help them navigate the treacherous and lonely waters of cancer treatment. Even then, cancer was just not talked about like it is today. They vowed that if they survived, they would help others with the kind of support they hadn't had.

So, they began the Cancer Crusade. At first, it was a newsletter on the internet. Today, the unusual pair- the survivor couple- continues that newsletter, is on the motivational speaking circuit, has- I think they told me- a subscriber list of 7,000 people worldwide and has a new book out.

Which brings me back to why they haven't moved on. Why should they? Helping others through the journey of cancer treatment is their passion. And they are so good at it. With hope and humor, they've stuck to something because it became part of them. And at least 7,000 people are better for it. More, if you buy their book found at www.thecancercrusade.com.