“You literally lose your ground”, said journalist Daniel Scola from Caxias do Sul when recalling the exact moment he received, in 2021, at the age of 45, the diagnosis of a tumor in the cerebellum. He was the speaker at the lunch meeting (RA) of the Caxias do Sul Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Services (CIC Caxias), this Monday (30), as part of the “Inspiring Stories” series. “We, journalists, are used to telling other people’s stories. This is the first time I speak in the first person,” he said.
Scola, whose career in Journalism began at a lunch meeting at CIC Caxias itself in 1995, when he worked for Rádio Caxias, narrated remarkable facts from his entire career, highlighting his overcoming and the lessons he learned when facing the biggest challenge of your life.
The journalist spoke about his transfer, in 1998, to Rádio Gaúcha, a vehicle of the RBS Group for which he covered historical reports, such as the North American presidential elections and earthquakes in Chile and Japan. He also detailed the behind-the-scenes of the conclave he elected Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio the new Pope in 2013, being one of only two radio reporters from Rio Grande do Sul to cover the event in Rome.
At the height of his professional career and personal life – he is married to journalist Gabriella Bordasch and father of two daughters, Joana and Tereza – Scola discovered cancer. The first surgery to remove the tumor took place 21 days after diagnosis, followed by three months of radiotherapy, marking the beginning of a journey of overcoming and learning a lot.
To an attentive audience, Scola, previously a self-confessed workaholic, highlighted the lessons that cancer gave him. The first, he emphasized, was about the importance of time, highlighting that we often underestimate its relevance until it is threatened. The journalist also reflected that we live pressed by time and increasingly anxious.
He also highlighted the need for a solid support network, citing research that shows that around 70% of women with cancer are abandoned by their partners. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with good medical professionals and the need to view the health plan as an investment. “We never know when we will need it,” she warned. He expressed all his gratitude for the positive energy of his family and friends, who played a fundamental role in his recovery and in overcoming the challenges posed by the disease. “I wouldn’t have survived.”
Asked about the future of Journalism, Scola highlighted that, for a long time, the quality of work was measured by the number of hours dedicated to it, but now, with a transformed perspective, he sees things differently. “We are open to possible transformations”, highlighted the journalist, who received a long standing ovation from the participants at the end of RA CIC.
The president of CIC Caxias, Celestino Oscar Loro, in his opening speech, said that Daniel Scola’s story of courage and resilience reminds us of the importance of inner strength in the face of life’s challenges. “Daniel Scola’s journey is a testimony to how overcoming and finding purpose can transform our lives,” he said.
“You literally lose your ground”, said journalist Daniel Scola from Caxias do Sul when recalling the exact moment he received, in 2021, at the age of 45, the diagnosis of a tumor in the cerebellum. He was the speaker at the lunch meeting (RA) of the Caxias do Sul Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Services (CIC Caxias), this Monday (30), as part of the “Inspiring Stories” series. “We, journalists, are used to telling other people’s stories. This is the first time I speak in the first person,” he said.
Scola, whose career in Journalism began at a lunch meeting at CIC Caxias itself in 1995, when he worked for Rádio Caxias, narrated remarkable facts from his entire career, highlighting his overcoming and the lessons he learned when facing the biggest challenge of your life.
The journalist spoke about his transfer, in 1998, to Rádio Gaúcha, a vehicle of the RBS Group for which he covered historical reports, such as the North American presidential elections and earthquakes in Chile and Japan. He also detailed the behind-the-scenes of the conclave he elected Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio the new Pope in 2013, being one of only two radio reporters from Rio Grande do Sul to cover the event in Rome.
At the height of his professional career and personal life – he is married to journalist Gabriella Bordasch and father of two daughters, Joana and Tereza – Scola discovered cancer. The first surgery to remove the tumor took place 21 days after diagnosis, followed by three months of radiotherapy, marking the beginning of a journey of overcoming and learning a lot.
To an attentive audience, Scola, previously a self-confessed workaholic, highlighted the lessons that cancer gave him. The first, he emphasized, was about the importance of time, highlighting that we often underestimate its relevance until it is threatened. The journalist also reflected that we live pressed by time and increasingly anxious.
He also highlighted the need for a solid support network, citing research that shows that around 70% of women with cancer are abandoned by their partners. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with good medical professionals and the need to view the health plan as an investment. “We never know when we will need it,” she warned. He expressed all his gratitude for the positive energy of his family and friends, who played a fundamental role in his recovery and in overcoming the challenges posed by the disease. “I wouldn’t have survived.”
Asked about the future of Journalism, Scola highlighted that, for a long time, the quality of work was measured by the number of hours dedicated to it, but now, with a transformed perspective, he sees things differently. “We are open to possible transformations”, highlighted the journalist, who received a long standing ovation from the participants at the end of RA CIC.
The president of CIC Caxias, Celestino Oscar Loro, in his opening speech, said that Daniel Scola’s story of courage and resilience reminds us of the importance of inner strength in the face of life’s challenges. “Daniel Scola’s journey is a testimony to how overcoming and finding purpose can transform our lives,” he said.
