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10-08-2011, 09:22 AM
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Support Me - Fight Cancer - SAVE THE TATAS
My impulsive move for the week: I'll be participating in a 5K walk on Tuesday to FIGHT CANCER. :D
My company has organized a "CURE-A-THON" which includes a 5K run/walk as well as Swim Clinics.  No pressure, but if you could support me with a donation, I would greatly appreciate it. http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/sit...nal&fr_id=1321 All proceeds go to Swim Across America. Swim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming - related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping to find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. Can't afford a donation? No worries! Just cheer me on! Spread awareness by wearing pink, sporting a pink ribbon, and spreading the word. Why am I so passionate about this cause? I'm sure that most everyone on this forum has been impacted by cancer in one way or another. When my father was in his 20s, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, a cancer of lymph tissue found in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and other sites. The treatment at the time for that type of cancer was radiation, which did help... However, 30 years later, as a result of the radiation, my father developed tumors in his lungs and passed away in 2002. While we are grateful that the radiation treatment gave him 30+ wonderful years of life (plus a wonderful daughter!), we think about him every year, both on his Birthday (February 4th), and the anniversary of his death (November 8th). On Tuesday, I will be walking (wearing a pink Wonder Woman shirt!) and thinking of my father, wishing that he could see what a wonderful woman I've turned out to be. ;) On Tuesday I will also be thinking of my friend Stephanie. I graduated from high school with Stephanie (in 2000) and last year she was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. While she is still alive and is currently in treatment, I just found out this week that this current wave of chemotherapy will be her last wave of chemotherapy - While the doctors are astounded at how long she has survived, they do not see hope in extending the treatment any further. I will be walking and thinking about Stephanie on Tuesday and what a wonderfully strong woman she is. I don't mean to be a downer, but this is something that I feel really passionate about - Wish me luck and cheer me on! 
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10-08-2011, 10:40 PM
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Right on Chrono, all the best!
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10-09-2011, 12:06 AM
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Great initiative, Chrono! Wish you all the best.:)
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Thanks, Guys! And I'll definitely be posting pics. :D
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My friends and family (and a very kind anonymous donor) have already donated $160! I'm really touched. :D
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