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See ya Later Dex
So another four day decadron (Dexamethason) cycle is behind me. This was the 3rd round of a prescribed 4 that we are using to handle the mild flare up of a few of my chronic lymphocytic leukemia symptoms. The cycle went pretty much as predicted with many of the usual side effects and as usual [...]
Posted in cancer, health & fitness, leukemia & lymphoma society, survivor Tagged chronic lymphocytic leukemia, decadron, Dexamethason Comments closed
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Host Inaugural Lemon Ride
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer, will host the first annual Lemon Ride Bicycle Tour on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 9 am. The event, which will take place in Doylestown, invites cyclists of all calibers to contribute to the battle against childhood cancer by biking a 12, 26 or 50 mile course. The family friendly event will also include children’s activities at the start/finish.
Posted in cancer, cycling Tagged alex's lemonade stand foundation, lemon ride bicycle tour Comments closed
Some Days
Some days I just want to be a 10 year old and ride my bike all day, then have a catch with my dad on the front lawn. Those two memories are so vivid for me. And in reality, the bike riding part never left me, but today I ride for different reasons. As a [...]
2012 Eagleman 70.3 & The Blazeman Spirit Award
I am coming down from one of the most amazing race weekends I have ever experienced. Let me first clarify for you finish time results lurkers out there, I did not “race” fast. In fact in some respects I had no business being out there this weekend. But I was committed and determined to get [...]
Posted in ironman, motivation, racing, survivor, triathlon Tagged blazeman foundation, blazeman spirit award, ironman eagleman 70.3 Comments closed
Boy Do I Have a Story for You guys
But I’m too tired to write it tonight. More details tomorrow. I was blessed, bulldozed, deeply moved and forever grateful when I was presented with this award this weekend at Eagleman, Look for a complete pre race and race report coming soon. In the meantime, check this out. If we are friends on Facebook, there [...]
Posted in motivation, triathlon Tagged blaseman spirit award, eagleman ironman 70.3, war on als Comments closed
Checking In and Moving Out!
So….. here is the deal. I had a follow up today with my oncologist to gauge the effects that my recent two rounds of steroids have had on my CLL symptoms. In a word – GREAT. It looks like this little steroid trick seems to be working well and many of the lymph nodes that [...]
Posted in cancer, survivor, triathlon Tagged chronic lymphocytic leukemia, eagleman 70.3 Comments closed
DQ Events – Great Event Calendar at Affordable Pricing
If you haven’t checked out some of the great events produced by DQ Events in and around the New Jersey area, consider it a must to do so. In times of other race management companies offering very little for your overpriced entry fee, DQ is a breath of fresh air. DQ delivers everything the athlete [...]
Posted in triathlon Tagged belleplain triathlon and duathlon, dq tri du, hammonton triathlon, harvey cedars triathlon, LBI triathlon, medford lakes sprint triathlon, parvin state triathlon and duathlon, presidential lakes triathlon, shoreman half distance triathlon, splash and dash series of races, stafford triathlon, tri/du for autism, vincentown triathlon Comments closed
28th Annual Eagles Fly for Leukemia Golf Classic
The Eagles Fly for Leukemia Golf Classic brings together golfers, professional athletes and local celebrities to end pediatric cancer. For more than 30 years, Eagles Fly for Leukemia has supported pediatric cancer through leukemia research and family support in the Delaware Valley, donating more than $10 million dollars to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Christopher’s Hospital, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children and the Ronald McDonald Houses of Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey.
Posted in health & fitness, motivation Tagged a.i. dupont hospital, children's hospital, eagles fly for leukemia, ronald mcdonald house, st. christopher's hospital Comments closed
Vote Deadline is June 30th for Support of Rehoboth Beach $250,000