Thanks to everyone who sent in messages for Delta’s online birthday fanbook! We are no longer accepting messages. The final online fanbook will be available to view on the 9th of November. The URL will be sent to Delta via twitter (she follows Delta Daily, so she will most likely see it!).

The fanbook will be available at the same URL (on November 9): http://birthday.delta-daily.com

Thanks so much for all the message I have already received! I have decided to extend the deadline from today to the 3rd of November! So be sure to get your message before the 3rd of November! Click the image below for more info!

On 8 July 2003, at the age of 18, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer which attacks the body’s immune system. She was forced to put all working commitments on hold while undertaking treatment for the disease. In an exclusive interview with the Australian Women’s Weekly, Goodrem revealed that her body had been giving warning signs since 2002. Symptoms included a head to toe rash, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, and the appearance of a lump on her neck. “I was doing sit-ups when I felt something pop in my neck. I reached down and I felt a small lump at the base of my throat. It wasn’t sore, it wasn’t visible, but I could feel it.” As part of her treatment, Goodrem undertook chemotherapy, which resulted in the loss of her hair, and radiation therapy.

The news of her diagnosis made newspaper and television headlines and an outpouring of support was shown by fans and the general public alike, Goodrem thanking them during The Visualise Tour for all the letters and well wishes she received. Much of Goodrem’s 2004 album Mistaken Identity, in particular “Extraordinary Day”, is inspired by her battle. Reflecting on that period of her life, Goodrem says,
“It’s weird to see pictures of that time. In some ways the fact that I was so sick was so out there, and yet I kept it really private. No-one saw me on the days I was really sick…I was 18 when I was diagnosed and I had a number one album and single in the country. And in the UK, I was number two. It was such a bipolar year.”

Extraordinary Day Lyrics

Listen to Extraordinary Day below:

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Change, like secrets in the wind I hear the whispers Madame butterfly
Spread your precious wings I watch you fly away

I know, I can’t change fate of that July the 8th and it was never the same
I know, this stage is frightening but its oh so enlightening is this how karma goes

Who would have thought when chance came calling
that this would be my defining story
and who could have guessed on my life’s journey
I could find my way through this extraordinary day

Why? In my universe gone bad was there no compassion?
I was wrong, so many loving hands reaching out to hold me

I know, I can’t change fate of that July the 8th and it was never the same
I know, this stage is frightening but its oh so enlightening is this how karma goes
Who would have thought when chance came calling
that this would be my defining story
and who could have guessed on my life’s journey
I could find my way through this extraordinary day

Nothing is isolated

I know, I can’t change fate of that July the 8th and it was never the same
I know, this stage is frightening but its also enlightening is this how karma goes oh…

Extraordinary day
This would be my defining story
And who could have guessed on my life’s journey I could find my way through this Extraordinary day
Oh… (Extraordinary day)
Extraordinary day
Extraordinary day

Stay strong Delta! We here at Delta Daily are proud of you!

Artin, Katie and Luke

Delta Goodrem features in the new video for Simple Plan.

For ‘Save You’, the US rock band wanted to make an inspirational video featuring cancer survivors. They asked Delta Goodrem and Sharon Osbourne to assist.

“It was a pleasure to be invited to support Simple Plan in their crusade to make a difference in the fight against cancer,” Delta said in a statement.

The song was written about lead singer Pierre Bouvier’s brother Jay who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer at the age of 18.

His illness inspired Simple Plan to include cancer awareness as an initiative of the Simple Plan Foundation. The charity has raised more than $200,000.

Simple Plan said, “We wanted this video to tell Jay’s story and the ones of all cancer survivors. We want to show how strong people can be when facing adversity and hardship and how resilient the human mind and body can be. We wanted to relay a message of hope, survival and courage.”

Proceeds from the sale of the song will be distributed to cancer charities.

Source.

Screencaps and images from Delta’s shoot can be found here and here.

Delta Goodrem rings the bell during the official launch of the David Jones Boxing Day Clearance at the Elizabeth Street Store on December 26, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.