I've been reading her blog ever since Kristina Collins first wrote about her. I've been reading about her battle with leukemia -- for the second time -- and about the bone marrow transplant she received just recently. I read about her brother who became her bone marrow donor and her family and friends who became fierce supporters and cheerleaders for this young woman sure to beat cancer six years after she first conquered the disease.

Courtney Nicole did not win this battle. Just days ago, in the midst of her bone marrow transplant process, Courtney's body was infected with a bacteria that forced the removal of one leg. It turned out the bacteria was not confined to her leg -- it had invaded her entire body -- and it became clear that the fighting spirit of this woman was needed not here on Earth, but in the heavens above.

On November 14, 2006, Courtney earned her angel wings. In the words of her sister, "she will be young and beautiful forever and always." Indeed, she will.

The largest sprint car racing organization World of Outlaws founder Ted Johnson has lost his battle with cancer. Johnson, who is credited with bringing sprint car racing national recognition and popularity, started the World of Outlaws nearly thirty years ago. Many NASCAR and Indycar drivers began in sprint car racing, and notable World of Outlaws drivers have included Steve Kinser, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Andy Hillenburg, Danny Lasoski, Jeff Swindell, Sammy Swindell, Donny Schatz and Dave Blaney.

Growing up, Johnson watched his father race motorcycles. As a teen, Johnson drove midget racecars. He went from that to becoming a china salesman before establishing the World of Outlaws. Today, the Skoal Outlaw Series is the fourth-largest racing series in the world.

"We lost one of the most charismatic pioneers in the sport and we lost a good friend. Prior to the formation of the World of Outlaws series, sprint car racing was disorganized and confusing to fans because racers went to whatever track would pay them the most -- hence the nickname outlaws. Ted gave sprint car racing and its fans order and helped it grow to a staggering level of acceptance," stated Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage.

"It's not possible to think of Ted Johnson and not think of the World of Outlaws and sprint car racing," said son-in-law Carlton Reimers. "He dedicated a tremendous amount of time, energy and resolve to the sport, but above all else Ted was sprint car racing's biggest fan. He loved the sport and those associated with it. Our family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks for all the kind thoughts and prayers we have received. The racing community has truly lost one of its friends."

Johnson is survived by his wife Stacy, son Rick, daughters Lori and Lesa, and three grandsons. Johnson was 72.

Ford is calling all warriors to bang your drum -- paint your face -- run -- walk -- and fight for the breast cancer cure. Ford and Ford dealers are recruiting Warriors to ramp up the fight against breast cancer. As the Ford for Warriors in Pink page states, "Ford Warriors in Pink can be found at the Komen Race for the Cure events as always, only now they will arrive as a united front, as one in Warrior gear."

The Warrior gear are symbols and each one carries a meaning. War Paint is worn by Warriors ready to enter battle; The Warriors represent the power and the courageous who fight against breast cancer; Wings honor the angels who have passed after their fight against breast cancer; Crowned Warriors remind us that breast cancer touches the lives of both genders; Feathers represent kinship and are traditionally used in battle; Hearts represent the love in the lives of breast cancer fighters, their family and friends; Chevron is a French word meaning rafter and signifies protection and Plants represent life, growth and survival.

Recently, someone remarked to me that they could not write about cancer every day. During the 30 second I Run video spot featured on the Warriors in Pink web page, there is a little girl who holds up a handwritten sign that says, My Mommy's going to make it. That is why I can write about cancer every day. As a breast cancer survivor, I believe, and I survive and I fight for all the mommies -- so one day little girls won't have to lose their mommies. That is how I can do it. Every day -- for as long as I survive. If you want to join a positive and powerful campaign in the fight against breast cancer, check out  In Every Woman there is a Warrior in Pink.