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Last Saturday 7.16.16 I volunteered with my co-workers at the Dash for Donations, an event held to raise money for organ, eye, and tissue donation.  3000 people, ran, jogged, and walked to raise money for this cause.  It struck me as I was handing out water to participants how many people in this world areContinue reading ““Climb” to #crushit again! “

Yesterday afternoon 3.2.16 I was released from the hospital to recover at home and be with my family. My kids were genuinely excited to have me home.  I know because they each sent me a txt message that said so.  And . . .  Their hearts lept with joy when they discovered my dietary restrictionsContinue reading “Recovering @ Home 3.3.16”

As we approached the surgery today 2/29, our best scenario was that the surgeon would not have to remove any part of my colon and that he would only have to remove tissue surrounding the cancerous lymph node. This is exactly what occurred today. It should mean that my recovery will be quicker and that other risksContinue reading “The Best #crushit Scenario!”

You have to play the opponent more than once to make it a rivalry . . . And you can’t beat the opponent so badly in the first game that the second one doesn’t have any meaning because the fans won’t care. And, you need both teams to take it very seriously because that’s whatContinue reading “A Rivalry Game!”

I wanted to update everyone that I am going to be having surgery on 2.29.16 to remove a cancerous lymph-node from my pelvic region near the anastomoses (where my colon was previously reconnected). The node measures 1.5 X 1.5 cm. It doubled in size over the past 14 months from a size of .6 X.9 cm. It wasContinue reading “#Crushitpartdeux”

Read the article below for a fantastic perspective on yesterday’s ride to end cancer. It is fantastic for me because it is so close to my own situation and even more so recognizes how everyone is touched by cancer and how meaningful it is to have a support network that can and will share inContinue reading “An Emotional Journey – Thanks Everyone For Your Support!”

 Thanks everyone for coming along for the ride today and all the donations to end cancer. #crushedit 

 Love this guy. Cheering at the top of his lungs to end Cancer! Can I Get A Whoo Hooo!  Donate  

It is a great day to fight Cancer. Catching up with Catie Gmeiner!  She and her family are great friends and have been tremendous supporters! Let’s #crushit Donate at pelotonia.org/crushit

Thanks Bob Evans for hosting lunch @ your New Albany HQ for 8K cancer fighting fundraisers. Granville here we come.