"I've always believed life is about embracing the gifts and rising up to meet the challenges. We've been presented with another challenge, as I've recently been diagnosed with cancer. Shonda and I want to send a sincere thank you and our appreciation to those who have called and sent prayers, and we ask that if you are so inclined, to keep the Schilling family in your prayers.
"My father left me with a saying that I've carried my entire life and tried to pass on to our kids: ‘Tough times don't last, tough people do.' Over the years in Boston, the kids at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have shown us what that means. With my incredibly talented medical team I'm ready to try and win another big game. I've been so very blessed and I feel grateful for what God has allowed my family to have and experience, and I'll embrace this fight just like the rest of them, with resolute faith and head on."
- Thank you, The SchillingsSchilling has not disclosed the type of cancer yet but will most certainly get the heaps of support from his cancer survivor spouse. His wife, Shonda, battled stage-2 melanoma back in 2001 and founded the Shade Foundation of America to promote sun safety awareness.
Curt Schilling pitched for the Red Sox from 2004 to 2007, playing a huge part in their World Series wins in both '04 and '07. He finished his four years in Boston with a record of 53-29, but he was best in the playoffs going 6-1 with a 3.28 ERA during those two championship series. Schilling will forever be solidified in Red Sox lore for his courageousness when he limped to the mound in game two of the 2004 World Series and pitched with a freshly stitched up ankle and bloody sock.
Get well soon, Mr. Schilling.
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