Cancer Survivor Row 2008 Theme "WORLD PEACE THROUGH INNER PEACE"
"Bob, who I have known in the role as both his Minister and good friend, has been - and continues to be - an "unforgettable character" continuously on the leading edge of personal achievements and extraordinary feats. I admire him above all for his remarkable courage in meeting and overcoming this cancer and using this experience to help others."
Rev. William Earle Cameron
Retired
Unity on the Bay
"Bob is always making lemonade out of lemons. He brightens everyone's day and his smile is contagious. But most of all, he counts his blessings each and every day because he knows life is truly a gift."
Susan Lynch
Rowing Partner for 37 years
"Bob has taken a seeming life setback and turned it into something magnificent. He is an inspiration to everyone he contacts. His life is a living demonstration of the possibility of the human spirit."
Rev. James Trapp
"Bob is more than an inspiration to those who know him. He is truly a motivating force that brings PROSPERITY to all those he meets".
Cindy Skarappua
"Bob is one of the most remarkable men I have ever met. To have an incurable disease and still remain the most positive and happy person I know, shows that he is spiritually at peace with the situation. I am very proud to call Bob one of my dearest friends."
Kenneth Engstrom
Bob and Sue simply exude UNITY. They embrace all of life with both hands. I first met Bob and Sue at Unity on the Bay. They embraced me with their love and support as soon as I walked through the doors. With Bob and Sue in the room, you can sit back and enjoy watching God in action working in, through and as them. They are a joy to behold!
Marcia M. Martin
Board President
Unity on the Bay
"Bob and Sue Lynch have a powerful story that serves to inspire all of us about how to practice the Principles we teach. In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, they have taken the oars (Bob, literally) and chosen to steer their own course with God as co-captain. I recommend the presentation to groups everywhere who are struggling to live life in the flow of God's goodness."
Rev. Linda Machesic
Unity Center of Vero Beach
About four years ago I was asked by a production company to be one of several Miami-area plastic surgeons to be filmed for an upcoming reality show to be presented on the "Bravo" television channel. During the four months of filming the show that was ultimately to be called "Miami Slice," I got to know Cork Friedman as one of the most creative and talented minds I've yet had the pleasure of meeting. Cork came on board as director after filming had progressed slowly. Cork quickly interpreted the problems that the project was encountering and moved to correct them. Almost immediately, the quality of production improved, the morale of the film crew became more buoyant, and the production values of the filmed work were more of what one would expect of a "Bravo" program. Ultimately, Cork was given more of the responsibility for the direction of the program and the final series was a success. As a result of that experience Cork and I became good friends and we see each often for both personal and professional projects. Two years ago Cork produced for me a series of videos covering body implant surgeries that I have used to educate other plastic surgeons in this new and innovative area of cosmetic plastic surgery. Cork is producing these videos as the core of an innovative surgical training tool using video available through the web for medical education... Additionally, Cork and I area working to use portions of this work as a "video
book" for laymen covering the subject of cosmetic surgery for men. Outside the many professional challenges that Cork is meeting for myself and others Cork and I and other friends and friends-to-be relax together enjoying the vast natural resources of Florida. With Cork's tremendous sense of humor and his extensive knowledge of boating and of the outdoors, it's a great pleasure to get out on the water and relax or to cheer friends on from the wayside during the Miami Marathon, or to just get together and watch old movies at his outdoor movie theater overlooking an old Miami canal. Being featured on a national television reality show was a rare and special opportunity in itself; however, being able as a result to become friends with such a rare and special creature of Florida such as Cork Friedman was an even greater opportunity which I have greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
J. Howell Tiller, M.S., M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery (1987)
