Steve and Danielle
My daughter bought tickets for us to see last night’s Philadelphia Union soccer game as a Father’s Day gift . We had been talking about wanting to see a game so this was a great gift and surprise. I was able to spring a little surprise back on her as well. My daughter didn’t realize that I knew the Union’s CEO, Nick Sakiewicz. Nick is a former goalkeeper, as am I. And Nick is a blood cancer survivor, as am I.
That survivor and goalie connection seems to be a pretty powerful thing because it was my buddy Ethan Zohn, also a former goalie and survivor who facilitated my connection to Nick Sakiewicz.
So, I reached out to Nick and let him know we would be attending the game and he followed up with an invite to come hang out in his suite. We spent the evening in the company of some great people, great food, and plentiful drink. Add to the mix the fact that another friend, former All American runner and two-time Olympian, Vicki Huber Rudawsky was also seated in the suite with us and an unexpected drop in by none other than Hugh Jackman and you could say we had a pretty excellent night.
Steve and Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz
What impressed us most was the stadium atmosphere and how cordial and friendly every single person was that we made contact with. As a long time Philly area soccer fan and former player, it’s nice for me to see the Union have such a firm foothold in the community in just their second season of play. Over the decades I have seen the Atoms, Fury, Stoners, and Fever come and go. And in fact almost caught a break with both the Stoners and the Fever as a reserve goalie. But things didn’t quite pan out as hoped for me, although I did end up with some good playing days for Danubia in the majors division of the United Soccer League of PA. I applaud the Union’s ownership, staff, fans, and player personnel for doing this right and for giving us something real, honest, and wholesome to celebrate.
Thanks very much to Nick, his assistant Sheri, and Drew Young, for making sure last night was memorable for us. And thanks to Danielle for the awesome Father’s Day present.
Oh and the game itself? A 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City, but that didn’t matter. Last night was about people, not goals. We’ll be back soon.
Steve and Vicki Huber-Rudawsky
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Racing for Recovery™ to Screen the New Film, Running with Demons
Sylvania, Ohio – June 24, 2011 – Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III, Todd Crandell, will appear at Doylestown, Pennsylvania’s County Theater on July 21, 2011 for the screening of the new documentary film Running with Demons.
Running with Demons is an inspirational documentary about Todd Crandell; a man who for thirteen years of his life battled through severe alcohol and drug addictions, precipitated by the loss of his mother to suicide.
Crandell is a former drug addict and alcoholic-turned-Ironman™ and Ultraman™ triathlete, award-winning author of Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman and Founder and President of the federally approved 501 c 3 non-profit organization Racing for Recovery™.
In this film, while competing in his second Ultraman™ event, Todd revealed another lifechanging struggle; whether to quit Racing for Recovery™ and save his relationship with his family, or continue the mission of saving lives through his foundation and the consequences of making either decision.
The film shares a stark glimpse into the life of an ex-addict who’s battling yet another addiction, saving people’s lives. Running with Demons shows the struggles endured by Crandell and his family, while he also continues battling the demons from his past that continue to haunt him.
Screening Details:
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Location: County Theater; 20 East State Street; Doylestown, PA 18901
Ticket Contact: County Theater – 215.345.6789
E-mail: comments@countytheater.org - Web: countytheater.org
About Running with Demons
Running with Demons is a RWD Film, LLC which was written and directed J. Declan Flynn and Tony Armer and stars Todd Crandell, Scott Horns, and Darwin Holt. For more details on the film, visit www.runningwithdemons.com
About Racing for Recovery™
Racing for Recovery™ is a federally approved 501 c 3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to prevent all forms of substance abuse by promoting a lifestyle of fitness and health for all those affected by addiction. For more information about what Racing for Recovery is doing to help communities nationwide, visit www.racingforrecovery.com.