When Doug Ruch received, in January, the news that the prostate cancer he faced had evolved into a terminal state, his life changed radically, not only for the severity of the diagnosis, but by the way he chose to face his time left.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Doug returned home after consultation with a weight in his heart. It was not only the disease that shook him, but the reflection on everything he had left to do. One of your greatest regrets? Have lived too centered on itself and have contributed little to the well-being of others.
With this conscience, he decided not to spend his last months of life waiting for the inevitable. Instead, he pledged to make a difference while he could still. Since then, Doug has been dedicated to volunteering with energy and generosity that moves all who intersect with him. It has helped in solidarity kitchens, collaborated with food banks, provided support in day centers for the elderly and participated in various community initiatives.
Your presence does not go unnoticed. Despite the disease and the physical limitations that are beginning to feel, Doug maintains a positive spirit and an immense desire to help, inspiring everyone around him. For him, this new mission is a form of redemption, but also of reunion with a deeper sense of life.
His gesture has been gaining prominence in social networks and local media, where many consider him a true example of courage, altruism and personal transformation.
“If I can’t change the past, I can at least get the present to tell,” Doug said in one of the many conversations with volunteers who accompany him.
Doug Ruch’s story shows us that it is never too late to do good, and that even in the end, it is possible to leave a legacy of hope and humanity.
