Category Archives: health & fitness

A Little Scott Tinley Perspective

By Steve | Published: May 23, 2012
I was feeling particularly introspective, or insightful, or …. Something yesterday. Often times when those triggers start, I need to connect with a few key “go to” friends to help me affirm, refute, or process whatever is going on in my head. So yesterday I reached out to Scott Tinley. Below is my email and [...]
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The Cat Rattles his Cage

By Steve | Published: May 13, 2012
Living with a chronic disease like chronic lymphocytic leukemia is like living with a caged up wild cat in your basement. You do your best to keep it locked and chained and barricaded away. You live your life with an “out of sight / out of mind” mentality. Intellectually, you need to be aware that [...]
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First Descents Coming to NYC

By Steve | Published: April 18, 2012
First Descents offers young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–39) a free outdoor adventure experience and is excited to launch a new program FD intro (FDi) which is a shorter, more accessible adventure experience for young adults with cancer. These two-day programs are designed to make the FD experience available to young adult survivors who might [...]
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New Philly Health Watch Article

By Steve | Published: April 3, 2012
Check out my latest contribution to Philly Health Watch: Looks Really Do Count! (…sort of)
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Philly Health Watch Interview

By Steve | Published: April 3, 2012
Here is the interview I recently did with my buddy Sergio at Philly Health Watch.
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HEADstrong’s Lime Light Gala

By Steve | Published: March 15, 2012
On Friday, March 23, 2012 the HEADstrong Foundation will roll out the lime green carpet for what has become one of the most special events in all of lacrosse. The 2nd Annual Lime Light Gala; an evening in remembrance of HEADstrong founder Nicholas E. Colleluori, honoring the patients, families, survivors and victims of blood cancer and benefitting Nick’s House, the Nicholas E. Colleluori Lymphoma Research Fund at the Abramson Cancer Center and the City of Hope.
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Comcast Sportsnet NET IMPACT Episode

By Steve | Published: March 10, 2012
Our local Comcast affiliate featured me on their show NET IMPACT Philly. Check it out.
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A Couple of Quick Updates

By Steve | Published: March 4, 2012
Just a few quickies to keep people in the loop. First of all, I added the new National Harbor Ironman 70.3 to the schedule this year. Race date is August 5th and this will fit in nicely between Eagleman Ironman 70.3 in June and Chesapeakeman Ultra Triathlon in September.
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Make it FIT

By Steve | Published: March 2, 2012
Your New Year’s resolutions should be handled no differently than any other goal that you set for yourself. Those goals should be realistic and attainable. Those goals should also be written down somewhere to serve as a reminder of your commitment and hopefully you are tracking your progress along the way. Many of you have set goals or made resolutions for yourself. And I hope you are all still on course and sticking to your plan. But what happens when your plan becomes challenged as you react to all of life’s curve balls and detours?
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SIX

By Steve | Published: February 24, 2012
6 years ago today, a doctor that I had known for all of one week gave me an opportunity. He punched my golden ticket. While I didn’t quite see it that way on the afternoon of February 24th, 2006, I was given an opportunity to help, to serve, to guide, to mentor, to coach, to [...]
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