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ACS DetermiNation
Greetings!! I am most stoked to let ya’ll know that I am going to be lending my energy, motivation, and expertise to the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation program. This is a program that offers training and support for people to participate in running and cycling events while raising valuable funds and awareness for their mission. [...]
Posted in cancer, charity, coaching, cycling, health & fitness, motivation Also tagged American Cancer Society Comments closed
Diagnosis Anniversary
2/24/2006. It’s been 12 years since I was initially diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. That’s 4,383 days. I’ll admit there have been a few of those days where all of the emotions associated with cancer may have gotten the better of me and I felt like throwing something in the Schuylkill River. But the majority [...]
Posted in cancer, survivor Also tagged blood cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, cll, leukemia, relentless, survivor Comments closed
What Makes Cord Blood Special?
Banking cord blood can be life saving. Stem cells from cord blood have been used for over 20 years, and treat 80 different diseases, including certain types of cancer and immune disorders. Over 35,000 patients have received a successful transplant, with thousands more being treated every year.
Cord blood is considered regenerative medicine, a relatively new [...]
“Surviving with Endurance” – Speaking at Endurance Sports Expo
On February 21st at 2:00 PM, I will be speaking at the Endurance Sports Expo in Oaks Pennsylvania with Derek Fitzgerald. The topic of our talk is “Surviving with Endurance”.
Two survivors and triathletes share their stories of hope, possibility, overcoming obstacles, and giving back. Steve Brown and Derek Fitzgerald talk about their battles with blood cancer [...]
Posted in cancer, motivation, survivor Also tagged derek fitzgerald, endurance sports expo, leukemia & lymphoma society, triathlon Comments closed
Too Many Too Few
Just a few words to a good friend as he prepares for this next round of battle. Although it was written for Ethan, it can easily serve as a battle cry for anyone going through their own situation.
A Dose of Medicine
After last weekend's bust at ChesapeakeMan, and now that I am fully recovered, I needed something fun and easy to help shake the remaining cobwebs from my psyche....
Posted in health & fitness, motivation, running Also tagged havertown day 5k, motivation Comments closed
Resourceful Way to Remission
Three years ago, when Stephen Brown received an unexpected and fear-invoking diagnosis – cancer – he did what he does best – he got physical.
Posted in ironman, leukemia & lymphoma society, team in training Also tagged cancer survivors, team in training, training, triathlon, Wilmington Trust Comments closed
Big Footprints
I ran a local 5k this morning. It’s been a long time since I have run a stand alone short race like that. It was a benefit for the late Brad Schoener, the Upper Darby band director who we lost in March and I have written about previously.
ACS HEALED & West Chester U