There have been some changes regarding my work life which I will write about another time. I started working at Yeditepe University where we had both of the ISTEK conferences.
Last week I learned that a Yeditepe student has been battling a very rare type of cancer since 2003 and she is having a very critical operation on Monday. Since it is a very expensive operation, we started a campaign to raise money. It is great that lots of people helped and we almost have the money that is needed.
I’d like to upload the campaign poster here. The words you see in Turkish are the words that describe her. Young, cheerful, fashion designer, dreamer, curious, strong, successful, creative, ……. cancer.
I have a feeling that the more people think about her, the more successful the operation will be.
Please send your good energies to her from wherever you are.
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January 22, 2012 at 4:25 pm
All my prayers and thoughts are with all of you, brave people! I’m sending you lots of positive thoughts and warmest wishes for the girl’s full recovery
arjana
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January 18, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Thank you for your lovely comments, good wishes and positive thoughts. I’m glad to say that Gozde’s operation went well:) It was a long and complicated operation. In order to say that it is successful, we need some time but doctors say it was much better than they were expecting. Tomorrow we are going to visit her and I’m very excited
January 16, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Heartfelt positive thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome today. Thanks Burcu for sharing this.
January 16, 2012 at 11:35 am
Sending my best from Paris. Tough times indeed, but knowing that a community surrounds her makes a huge difference. -Brad
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January 14, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Sending lots of positive vibes from Barcelona too – thanks for sharing this, Burcu
January 14, 2012 at 2:17 pm
At the same time we also hope that you are still the EFL co-ordinator of ?stek schools since you are a highly devoted teacher trainer. In addition, we wish to work together in the upcoming events to improve the quality of EFL teaching & learning. We wish you success in your new post. As for Gözde, she is one of us & she will be better. Keep sending the energy…
January 14, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Dear Mrs. Akyol, we are glad to hear that you will be working at the campus from now on. Actually we were wondering why we started to see you around especially at lunch time more frequently than ever, but later received an email from you including your new position regarding your career
January 14, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Sending ooodles of positive energy to Gozde from southern Italy,
Vale
January 14, 2012 at 11:36 am
A dreadful and challenging time for a lovely, talented person. Thank you for sharing it with us, Burcu, and let her know that people all over the world are thinking of her.
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January 14, 2012 at 2:12 am
A lovely post Burcu, and a really great poster that says it all. Positive thoughts from here