ATLANTA, Ga. — Channel 2 Action News shared the difficult news on Thursday that veteran anchor Jovita Moore has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Jovita had surgery in April and is now undergoing treatment for glioblastoma.
Read the full story about her diagnosis and treatment here.
Across metro Atlanta and the country, hundreds of people including Atlanta’s mayor, Georgia’s governor and others have offered Jovita prayers and messages of support.
You can leave your well wishes for Jovita here.
Here are some of the messages she’s received:
Meghan McCain:
The View’s Meghan McCain, who lost her father, John McCain, to the same cancer, offered her prayers.
Sending prayers, light, love and strength to you @JovitaMoore - please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or my family if there is anything we can to do help in any way. We are with you! #JovitaStrong https://t.co/hG7YS8VguC
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 29, 2021
Gov. Brian Kemp:
Our entire state is lifting up @JovitaMoore today. Please join @GAFirstLady, the girls, and me in praying for healing and comfort for Jovita and her family. https://t.co/ZZGPWaNNse
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) July 29, 2021
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
The prayers of the righteous availeth much. As a city, let us continue to keep @JovitaMoore and her family in our prayers and as one body, join in claiming healing and restoration. @wsbtv https://t.co/bC0EyUIJmm @JovitaMoore
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 29, 2021
Sen. Raphael Warnock:
This is heartbreaking news. Keeping my friend @JovitaMoore and her family in my prayers as she fights this battle. The entire Atlanta community—and state of Georgia—is behind you all the way. https://t.co/7lBIRj1jVZ
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) July 29, 2021
U.S. Representative David Scott
Rep. Scott represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which is made up of several metro Atlanta counties, including Cobb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Clayton and Henry counties.
To my long time friend, @JovitaMoore –– You stay strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. God bless you! @wsbtv https://t.co/OKkNvV8Usi
— Rep. David Scott (@repdavidscott) July 29, 2021
Rev. Bernice King
Praying for you, @JovitaMoore. Love you. 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/2sBL4B8t38
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 29, 2021
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children battling cancer themselves at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta stood in solidarity with Jovita.
Our patients at the @ATLPedsHemOnc are sending all the love and strength to @wsbtv's @jovitamoore, who has just been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. #JovitaStrong pic.twitter.com/di2rK36hhR
— Children's (@childrensatl) July 29, 2021
CNN correspondent Renee Marsh
Marsh’s 2-year-old son Blake died of brain cancer in April:
Devastated to hear this news and devastated for @JovitaMoore children. Sending prayers and strength in their direction https://t.co/kOku0We5FI
— Rene Marsh (@Rene_MarshCNN) July 29, 2021
AID Atlanta:
The AID Atlanta family sends our love and support to our longtime friend, ally, supporter and advocate - @jovitamoore. We are #jovitastrong and stand with our friends at @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/fbVraxCxW9
— AID Atlanta (@aidatlanta) July 29, 2021
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
The Georgia Chamber extends our thoughts and prayers to Jovita and her family during this difficult time. #JovitaStrong https://t.co/N4vMpBH2Ql
— Georgia Chamber (@GAChamber) July 29, 2021
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