On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:40:21 GMT, Jack Goff wrote:

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:16:33 -0400, JohnH wrote:

On May 17th, in Richmond, VA, the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation
is sponsoring a race for the cure. As most of you know, my daughter Renee
was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, at the ripe old age of 39. She
underwent a mastectomy, is undergoing chemotherapy, and will undergo a
hysterectomy and thyroidectomy soon. She is hanging very tough and is still
doing a great job of raising her three boys.

As most of you won't be able to make it to Richmond, I've created a web
page (actually, I got it as part of registering for the race) through which
donations can be made to the foundation sponsoring the race. The web site
URL is below. Please take a peek at it, make a small (or large) donation,
and forward this email to anyone you think might be willing to help.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

http://www.active.com/donate/varace4cure/JohnHerring

Help us help the fight!


Hi John,

My sister is 50, and two years ago she also went through nearly the
same thing. Surgery, chemo, radiation, etc. She's doing great now,
and just participated last night in the "Walk for Life" event in this
area. My wife and I helped sponsor her.

Just last week we found out my dad has prostate cancer. He's going to
the oncologist Monday, and is slated to undergo at least the
radiation. He's 79, so it's likely something else will take him
before this does, but it's still not fun. My wife and I are a bit
jaded, as we've never lost a close family member to anything... yet.

Our best wishes to you and your daughter Renee.

Jack


Thanks Jack. My daughter has such a great spirit that I'm probably in worse
shape about it than she is. At least there's something she can do for
herself. I feel like there's not a damn thing I can do. I hate the feeling
of helplessness. I usually like to *fix* problems, not be on the sidelines
watching the problem get worse. Putting the web donation site together is
the only thing I've been able to do for her, other than babysitting or
taking her to her chemo treatments.

Sorry to hear about your dad, but glad to hear your sister is doing well!


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'Til next time,

John H

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