David Cook's Cancer Fight
American Idol's latest winner, David Cook, is a good man.
Anyone who watched Idol this season knows that David's brother Adam has been fighting brain cancer. The Idol star dedicated all of his performances to his big bro, proudly displaying his initials on his clothing and guitars during the show. Then, we told you last week about the sad news that Idol contestant Luke Menard had been diagnosed with Stage Two Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and that David took the time out to visit his bud in the hospital, even though he was preparing for the biggest show of the season.
“I love Luke and I just wanted to show up and make sure that he understood that I love him and know that if there’s anything I can do for him and his wife, sign me up, you know?” David told People.com. “Luke, Michael Johns, Jason Yeager and myself, we kind of buddy-ed up one day at Hollywood week,” he explained of their bond. “We called ourselves the four horsemen. Any time one of your own is going through something as horrible as that, it makes everything else seem a little bit insignificant.
David vows to use his new found fame to hopefully make a difference -- and that's just another reason to love this star-in-the-making.
"Cancer is a very big part of my existence," he said “I’m excited to be put in [the spotlight] where I can hopefully do something to help other people.”
The man's got it all -- a good face, a good voice and, most importantly, a good heart. Could you ask for anything more?
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I’m glad Cook won. I just ordered a cool David Cook shirt from www.PantherTees.com. They said not to tell anyone, but here is a 10% discount code, pts10 (it is case sensitive, so copy and paste it). Enjoy!
That Cook is so smart. And has a big heart too.
Now I know why I voted for him so much!!!!!
I am glad that David Cook won. He had it hands down right from the begining. I wish him and his family all the best and I hope his brother makes a full recovery. David is one rockin dude and I am sure all the lady's wish they had a piece of him.
He is so freaking awesome. I'm glad he won. I voted a bunch of times for him. I hope he can do some good work with cancer charity and research. My great grandparents both died from complications of cancer. Thanks David Cook!
Finally a worthy Idol winner...We haven't had one of them since Kelly Clarkson.....Love that David Cook!!!!!!
I love this guy.....
.....I am so loving this man Not only is he talented but with a humble unselfish heart... he's definetly my idol
Special K - you hsould have said in your opinion because I like Fantasia and Carrie Underwood. Both have done so many things like helping children in less fortunate countries - donating not only money but time......and I like their voices as well.......I do adore David Cook and voted for him many times, but there are other idols who do for the greater good. And just to let you know - Kelly said some very mean things about AI after winning and gave all thanks to herself. Now - she can sing, but she can be a little less arrogant because without the show - where would she be?