Category Archives: motivation

Hit Me Again

I had an appointment with my oncolodoc the other day. This one was at my request because some of my Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia symptoms that reappeared a few months ago and were previously tamed by the steroid decadron are back again. And we knew that the steroids would probably only be a temporary solution before we would need to call in some bigger guns and take a few doses of some chemo. We just weren't sure how temporary.
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What Say You?

I didn’t realize it but I guess I may take the ability to regurgitate written and verbal thoughts somewhat for granted. I recently realized that not everyone is comfortable with putting themselves out there for the world to see and possibly judge. Or for that matter, for yourself to judge. Often times there is an [...]
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The Things I Wish I Were Told When I Was Diagnosed with Cancer

The following excerpt was borrowed from freelance writer and survivor Jeff Tomczek. It is a great read and one I felt I just had to share…
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Help Ethan Zohn and I Give AIDS/HIV the BOOT

I am again joining my good buddy Ethan Zohn to run the NYC marathon in support of Grassroot Soccer. This will be my 4th time back to NY in support of GRS. As many of you know, Ethan and I were introduced by a mutual friend because we are both blood cancer survivors as well [...]
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Hello Again Dex

OK, here we are. Day two of round four of decadron treatment. As with my previous treatments, I have all kinds of weird energy that I’m not sure how to control. One minute I want to start five projects at once (and I have) but a few minutes later, I’m annoyed, anxious, hungry, have a [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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.
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Remissionman.com Joins Beyond Sport World Network

I’m happy to announce that Remissionman.com was accepted into the Beyond Sport World family. Connecting the widespread, global population dedicated to sport and development just got easier. This is Beyond Sport World – now live and ready to provide an online center for you to interact with thousands of other sport-for-good focused people around the [...]
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