PGA golfer Stewart Cink stepping away from game to care for wife who is battling cancer
Cancer is terrible. We’re constantly reminded of the toll this horrible disease takes on people and their families.
On Tuesday, PGA golfer Stewart Cink announced that he is stepping away from the game to care for his wife, who was diagnosed with cancer.
Cink, who edged Tom Watson for the 2009 British Open championship, shared the news on Twitter:
“Last week my wife, Lisa, and I received some unfortunate news. Lisa has been diagnosed with breast cancer — a startling and unexpected revelation for everyone in our family.
“We are still in the process of figuring out exactly what she is fighting, and the uncertainty continues to be very difficult. However, we serve a great God, and our friends and family have been and will be by her side every step of the way.
“In order to assist Lisa in meeting this challenge, I will be stepping away from competitive golf until circumstances improve for her. Hopefully that day will come quickly.
“Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we move forward.”
Since I was 15 years old, @lisacink has been my biggest supporter. It's now time for me to return the favor. pic.twitter.com/4mVRMsmfL4
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) May 3, 2016
Cink and his wife received a lot of support from other golfers and others around the game, and some sent best wishes on Twitter:
@stewartcink @ZachJohnsonPGA @lisacink thoughts and prayers, wishing you all the best Lisa
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) May 4, 2016
I rarely if ever ask for anything from my followers, but I believe whole-heartily in the power of prayer...individually and corporately.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) May 4, 2016
Please lift up @lisacink and @stewartcink in prayer. Cancer is evil, God is great. He can overcome. Lord, help my friends beat cancer. Amen.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) May 4, 2016
@stewartcink @lisacink wishing your family the best.
— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) May 4, 2016
Thoughts with the family of Stewart Cink, who has taken an indefinite leave of absence to be with wife Lisa after a breast cancer diagnosis.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelESPN) May 3, 2016
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This story was originally published May 4, 2016 at 1:56 PM.