Excerpts from DailyHerald.com: Steve De Luca, a firefighter from Mount Prospect and a Northbrook Fire Department member, is preparing for a series of major athletic challenges this year. In July, he'll run a half-marathon, followed by the Ironman Wisconsin in September, and then the Chicago Marathon in October—his 25th time running the iconic race. But there's an even more significant milestone on the horizon. In 2017, De Luca will celebrate his 16th anniversary of being cancer-free after battling stage 3 colon cancer in 2001. His journey to recovery has been nothing short of inspiring, and it's only one part of his story. Over two decades ago, De Luca underwent surgery to remove a benign acoustic neuroma from his head. While the tumor was not cancerous, the procedure left him with near-total hearing loss in his left ear. Now, his right ear is also experiencing progressive hearing decline. Despite these challenges, De Luca has never let them define him. As a firefighter apparatus engineer for 26 years, he worried that his hearing loss might affect his ability to do his job. But with the help of advanced hearing aids in both ears, he's able to continue working safely. The devices help him detect emergency calls and locate sounds, making it possible for him to perform his duties effectively. Northbrook Fire Chief Jose Torres says De Luca is one of the few firefighters in the department—nearly 100 members—who works while using dual hearing aids. “It’s rare,†Torres said. “He’s not just overcoming personal obstacles; he’s setting an example for others.†De Luca has become a powerful advocate for health and wellness within the fire department. He strongly supports the use of air quality monitors in dangerous environments, especially during post-fire cleanups where firefighters are exposed to toxins and harmful gases. While all firefighters wear breathing apparatuses during emergencies, they often face lingering exposure during the cleanup. That’s why Torres recently asked De Luca to join the department’s health and wellness committee. His firsthand experience with health challenges gives him a unique perspective that benefits the entire team. “He’s admired not just for his endurance, but for his strength and dedication,†Torres said. “He does these races not for himself, but to inspire those still fighting cancer or other health battles.†Thanks, Dan Copper Sulphate,Copper Sulphate Algaecide,Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate,Copper Sulphate Pentahydrite Henan Kepeiao New Materials Co.,Ltd. , https://www.kopeochem.com