New Found Glory frontman Chad Gilbert returned to social media this week as he battles cancer to post a message that had fans sending prayers and love.
And that was because, in the midst of his fight, it was a post filled with love an admiration for someone else.
“This is probably the latest birthday post ever,” Gilbert wrote. “We’ve been busy celebrating and having family fun, so there hasn’t been a proper time to sit down and write what needs to be said.
“Happy birthday to my beautiful and caring wife — someone I’m so lucky to have had brought into my life that one night at a boxing class,” he continued. “She’s a strong woman who goes above and beyond for her family. When she married me, I’m sure she didn’t expect to be picking me up off the floor at night, giving me stomach shots, and making more trips to the hospital that you could imagine. These are just some of the things she juggles while also taking care of our now 4-year-old.
“A true angel and a dream I never thought would enter my life. Unconditional love is out there, my friends. Happy birthday (Lisa Cimorelli). I love you with all my remaining body parts.”
Cimorelli responded, “Waaaa thank youuu. Love you forever and ever with all of my heart and soul.”
Fans were quick to comment with love and compliments.
This all comes after Gilbert recently gave an update on his fight against cancer.
“I’ve been in the hospital all week,” he wrote on Instagram. “Been a tough time but all for good reasons. Looks like all the pain was caused by us starting to kill the largest tumor in my lungs. Yesterday’s scan showed more shrunken spots in other areas too! It’s been brutal but for reasons that have blown me away. Praying we stay this course.
“The (Offspring) tour is over and I wish I got to play more but the shows I did get to play with my band felt special to me,” he added. “Thank you to @danfys and @davidedwardknox for holing it down for me while I had to miss this one. Thanks to @newfoundglory for crushing it every night and to all you fans for being there early to rock with them! Love to the NFG crew for working so hard in that heat. Thanks again @offspring! See you soon Epcot!”
Fans flooded his replies with prayers and well wishes.
“Yaaaa Chadder!” UFC legend Clay Guida wrote. “Getting stronger everyday!”
“So sorry you are in pain Chad but so glad to hear the good news of the cancer shrinking,” another wrote. “Keep on fighting! Thinking of you!”
“Keep fighting that monster Chad!” another responded. “Love and prayers.”
There were plenty more comments like that and you can see them all here.
The 44-year-old announced in August that he was resuming treatment in his battle against the disease.
“From rock to radiation — it’s scary, it sucks, and I wish it weren’t a part of my life,” he wrote. “But truthfully, through the hardships come new outlooks, gratitude, positivity, and a freeing new way to see life. I’m thankful that I’m still in the fight and look forward to putting this enemy to rest for good.
“I encourage everyone going through emotional struggles to find joy in the simple things and the fun moments you might not have experienced without your struggle,” he continued. “We learn from it all. Give yourself a break. Thank you for all the support and love you send my way. Most people aren’t lucky enough to have fans who reach out with kind messages. I might not reply to them all, but I don’t take any of them for granted. I hope your day is awesome!”
Gilbert said he was resuming the treatment after doctors found “a small spot in my back,” according to People Magazine. The outlet said that he has had ongoing treatment for a rare adrenal gland cancer called metastatic pheochromocytoma that spread to his spine and lungs.
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