Joe Bullock

🔸Name: Joe Bullock

🔸Age: 52

🔸Occupation: Pre-K teacher

🔸Location: Durham, N.C., USA

🔸Cancer type: Stage 3b colorectal cancer

Q: The Man Up to Cancer motto is OPEN HEART, WARRIOR SPIRIT. Which side of your personality could use more growth?

A: I’m a bit of a introvert. I need to live on the edge more. Oh wait, I had cancer.

Q: What are your top tools for coping with the psychological impacts of cancer (i.e. anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, etc.)?

A: I rescued a dog named Wren. She has been a great support system. I'm also active in a local support group. I try not to sweat the small stuff. I try to take time to have quiet meditation each day.

Q: If you could pick a “handle” for your wolf identity, what would it be, and why?

A: Balto. It was my favorite story as a kid. When I was in Central Park a few years ago it was the first thing I went to see at the park.