Category Archives: leukemia & lymphoma society

“Siriusly Fearless”

Tune in this Sunday, September 27th at 2:30 EST for “Siriusly Fearless”, a unique event focusing on stories of inspiration, survival, and courage. Featuring @siri.lindley.3 and @RebekahKeat, Siriusly Fearless will share insights from people who’ve faced the trials of cancer, and gone on to make an impact on the world around them. Including yours truly! Siriusly [...]
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Three Ways to Help

For over 30 years I’ve been tying together endurance sports and charitable giving.  2019 is affording me several opportunities to do more of the same. The links below will take you to the fundraising events I’m currently registered for and the corresponding charities for each event. Any help that you can give would be immensely [...]
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A New Chapter

For 12 years I’ve managed my CLL by reacting to flare ups and relapses with periodic chemo treatments using drugs like Bendeka, Fludara, and Rituxan, and megadoses of steroids like Decadron, Prednidone. That accounted for 54 rounds of toxic chemo and God only knows how many steroid cycles over those 12 years. I experienced another flare [...]
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Students of the Year Messages

Last week I had the honor of being the mission speaker at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year Grand Finale in Philadelphia. It was an amazing event raising over $200k in the fight against blood cancers. Fox 29 and Penn Medicine’s Dr. Mike Cirigliano was the evening’s emcee. My talk touched on a [...]
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Student of the Year Grand Finale Gala Mission Speaker

I’m both honored and excited to have been asked to speak at this year’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of the Year Grand Finale Gala. Many of you know my story and my ties to this great organization. Looking forward to a terrific evening. Details HERE
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Two Ways to Help Save Lives

Just sending a reminder to folks that you have two ways to help me in the fight against blood cancers. I’m currently registered for two different events, both of which benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. And both of which help save and improve the lives of people living with these cancers. Any support of [...]
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Broad Street 10 Miler

So….. here’s the deal. I decided to jump into the Broad Street 10 Miler with Team in Training and could use your help. This year marks 12 years living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and 12 years working with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on multiple campaigns. I figured it was time to jump into another [...]
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Breaking Team in Training News

Registration for Saint Anthony’s Triathlon on April 29th, 2018, has opened. Join the Team today to take advantage of the Early Bird commitment level pricing. Use code TRITNT to join for free ($100 value, expires 7/31/17) http://bit.ly/TNTFY18Reg
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Team in Training Greeting from Ethan

Our Team in Training athletes received some positive energy and well wished from my buddy Ethan Zohn the other day by way of this special video message. Check it out HERE.
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New Movement Sports Magazine Article

I’ve written a new piece for Movements Sports Magazine. Please give it a read if you have a minute. Click HERE to read.
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