My Fundraising Page

Nov 16, 2016

NO ONE EVER WANTS TO HEAR THE WORDS "YOU HAVE CANCER."

 

On May 3, 2016 I went to my doctor because something didn't seem quite right with my "man parts." Later that month I was diagnosed with Stage II testicular cancer. 

 

Unfortunately, this story isn't all that rare in this day and age. Either you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with cancer in some form. Like most people I thought, "There's no way I could have cancer."  I was in the best shape of my life. I was eating right. I was doing all the right things. Yet still, I had to tell myself over and over, "You have cancer," because I couldn't believe it. 

 

Back in 2011 I raced an Ironman distance triathlon with Team in Training and raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an influential cancer research and treatment organization. At that time I knew many people close to me who were affected by cancer in some way, but I was still someone who was on the outside looking in.

 

Now I have rejoined the team to raise money once again with a new perspective on things. Now I see what it's like to be diagnosed. I know what it's like to undergo life changing surgery and treatment. I know what it's like to feel nauseated and lifeless due to chemo. It is the opposite of fun. It sucks. It's my biggest wish that not only we beat cancer, but we find safer ways to do it, like immunotherapies that use a person’s own immune system to kill cancer. 

 

I'm in remission now, but there are millions of people who aren't so lucky. So now in 2017 I will be racing in a half Ironman with Team in Training and ask for your support yet again. Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help get us all closer to a world without blood cancers, and in turn, a world without all cancer!

 

It takes more than one person to make up a team and that’s why I’m asking you to donate to my TNT fundraising page for TNT!

 

Thank you!

 

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Supporter Comments

"You got this bro. I beleive you can. You have been such an inspiration to me over the years as a brother in Christ and as a person who takes their fitness seriously. Crush it out their and do it as unto the Lord! Focus on the goal and keep your eyes facing forward. Much love brother!"
jude santos
Wed Nov 16 11:11:10 EST 2016
"I am so proud of you my son. Your fortitude, courage and dedication is amazing. Love you. Dad, Frances and Andrea"
Craig McDougall
Wed Nov 16 01:41:45 EST 2016
"Keep fighting bro! -Liang&Quinley"
Christopher Quinley
Thu Nov 17 02:14:35 EST 2016
"Praying for you, brother. James 1:2-5 Blessings to you and Lani. ❤️🏃🏻"
Shea Gabon Mom
Mon Nov 21 11:08:16 EST 2016
"We can win this cancer together.. Fighting! "
Janice Ban
Tue Nov 22 12:08:08 EST 2016
"You've always been such a caring and supportive friend to me and a lot of other people. We love you for that. What you went through was tough. I thank God for giving you the strength and the will to get through and fight this evil thing called "cancer". So happy for your victories! We love you, Chris! Kjay + Dean"
Kristenne-Joyce A.
Tue Nov 22 12:53:07 EST 2016
"You have my support man. It's been a while. Kick that triathlon's butt!"
Darwin Judan
Tue Nov 22 10:31:05 EST 2016
"Keep shining & continue to be a blessing to those all around you! "
Meesh Quizon
Tue Nov 29 12:58:15 EST 2016
"You are so awesome Chris! I'm so happy for you and your family"
Maggie Avila
Tue Nov 29 08:04:41 EST 2016
"Chris, What an incredible story, we wish you the best and are cheering you on! Know you can ROCK Kona! Good Luck - The Chicago Team "
Markwins Chicago Team
Mon Dec 5 06:38:30 EST 2016
"Go, Chris! You are an inspiration!"
Evelyn Wang
Mon Dec 19 11:34:56 EST 2016
"Chris, Thank you for shining your light brightly and inspiring me and everyone around you! May God continue to empower and bless you and your family! Merry Christmas. - In memory of Kacie my close friend who passed in 2014 from Lymphoma Cancer"
Anonymous user
Tue Dec 20 01:04:33 EST 2016
"You're amazing Chris. ~Homer"
Homer Dulu
Tue Jan 24 12:40:45 EST 2017
"Good luck and best wishes, Chris. "
Jasmin Jimeno
Sun Apr 23 02:53:36 EDT 2017
"You're an inspiration Chris!"
PG
Tue May 2 12:11:25 EDT 2017
"You're a TRUE inspiration, Bro! It was awesome going to your Vineman event a while back and I'm way excited to hear about this Ironman. You're a legend!"
J.P. Cadlaon
Tue May 2 12:17:55 EDT 2017
"Well done Chris! I am so proud of you and very impressed and in awe! I hope you reach your goal of becoming better than you were before the chemo. lots of love xx"
Andrea McDougall
Tue May 2 01:14:03 EDT 2017
"We love you Chris! God is good! "
Dave & Lo
Wed May 3 12:53:46 EDT 2017
"Praise God for your heart to serve and raise funds for this cause. Praying for you and your race. Much love, Chris! "
Princess and Jace
Sat May 6 03:36:54 EDT 2017
"Your heart, strength and integrity is a force in of itself. We love you and are always rooting for you! M, R and E "
Rachel Sormillon
Sat May 6 02:42:16 EDT 2017
"Happy Belated Birthday! Keep on fighting the good fight."
Mike Vo
Tue May 9 07:18:38 EDT 2017
"We're so proud of you and behind you 100%. We know you'll do great and you're an inspiration to us all!"
Zane
Thu May 18 02:31:38 EDT 2017
"Awesome work! Have fun out there!"
Josel Dauz-Brosnan
Fri Jun 2 01:50:28 EDT 2017

My Fundraising Total

170%
170 %
My Team

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My Thanks To

Bill George $250.00
PG $150.00
Evelyn Wang $100.00
Craig McDougall $100.00
Josel Dauz-Brosnan $50.00
May Toledo Nguyen $50.00
Logan Sharp $50.00
Cindy Wang $50.00
Christopher Quinley $50.00
Meesh Quizon $25.00
Andrea McDougall $25.00
brian secaida $25.00
Michael Moran $25.00
Hanan Druker $25.00
Darwin Judan $25.00
Kristenne-Joyce A. $25.00
Josh & Angela Pu... $20.00
jude santos $10.00
Markwins Chicago Tea...
Mike Vo
J.P. Cadlaon
Homer Dulu
Shea Gabon Mom
Zane
Princess and Jace
Rachel Sormillon
Jasmin Jimeno
Adir Levy
Maggie Avila
Janice Ban
Anthony V.
Lucille M
Dave & Lo

Supporter Comments

"You got this bro. I beleive you can. You have been such an inspiration to me over the years as a brother in Christ and as a person who takes their fitness seriously. Crush it out their and do it as unto the Lord! Focus on the goal and keep your eyes facing forward. Much love brother!"
jude santos
Wed Nov 16 11:11:10 EST 2016
"I am so proud of you my son. Your fortitude, courage and dedication is amazing. Love you. Dad, Frances and Andrea"
Craig McDougall
Wed Nov 16 01:41:45 EST 2016
"Keep fighting bro! -Liang&Quinley"
Christopher Quinley
Thu Nov 17 02:14:35 EST 2016
"Praying for you, brother. James 1:2-5 Blessings to you and Lani. ❤️🏃🏻"
Shea Gabon Mom
Mon Nov 21 11:08:16 EST 2016
"We can win this cancer together.. Fighting! "
Janice Ban
Tue Nov 22 12:08:08 EST 2016
"You've always been such a caring and supportive friend to me and a lot of other people. We love you for that. What you went through was tough. I thank God for giving you the strength and the will to get through and fight this evil thing called "cancer". So happy for your victories! We love you, Chris! Kjay + Dean"
Kristenne-Joyce A.
Tue Nov 22 12:53:07 EST 2016
"You have my support man. It's been a while. Kick that triathlon's butt!"
Darwin Judan
Tue Nov 22 10:31:05 EST 2016
"Keep shining & continue to be a blessing to those all around you! "
Meesh Quizon
Tue Nov 29 12:58:15 EST 2016
"You are so awesome Chris! I'm so happy for you and your family"
Maggie Avila
Tue Nov 29 08:04:41 EST 2016
"Chris, What an incredible story, we wish you the best and are cheering you on! Know you can ROCK Kona! Good Luck - The Chicago Team "
Markwins Chicago Team
Mon Dec 5 06:38:30 EST 2016
"Go, Chris! You are an inspiration!"
Evelyn Wang
Mon Dec 19 11:34:56 EST 2016
"Chris, Thank you for shining your light brightly and inspiring me and everyone around you! May God continue to empower and bless you and your family! Merry Christmas. - In memory of Kacie my close friend who passed in 2014 from Lymphoma Cancer"
Anonymous user
Tue Dec 20 01:04:33 EST 2016
"You're amazing Chris. ~Homer"
Homer Dulu
Tue Jan 24 12:40:45 EST 2017
"Good luck and best wishes, Chris. "
Jasmin Jimeno
Sun Apr 23 02:53:36 EDT 2017
"You're an inspiration Chris!"
PG
Tue May 2 12:11:25 EDT 2017
"You're a TRUE inspiration, Bro! It was awesome going to your Vineman event a while back and I'm way excited to hear about this Ironman. You're a legend!"
J.P. Cadlaon
Tue May 2 12:17:55 EDT 2017
"Well done Chris! I am so proud of you and very impressed and in awe! I hope you reach your goal of becoming better than you were before the chemo. lots of love xx"
Andrea McDougall
Tue May 2 01:14:03 EDT 2017
"We love you Chris! God is good! "
Dave & Lo
Wed May 3 12:53:46 EDT 2017
"Praise God for your heart to serve and raise funds for this cause. Praying for you and your race. Much love, Chris! "
Princess and Jace
Sat May 6 03:36:54 EDT 2017
"Your heart, strength and integrity is a force in of itself. We love you and are always rooting for you! M, R and E "
Rachel Sormillon
Sat May 6 02:42:16 EDT 2017
"Happy Belated Birthday! Keep on fighting the good fight."
Mike Vo
Tue May 9 07:18:38 EDT 2017
"We're so proud of you and behind you 100%. We know you'll do great and you're an inspiration to us all!"
Zane
Thu May 18 02:31:38 EDT 2017
"Awesome work! Have fun out there!"
Josel Dauz-Brosnan
Fri Jun 2 01:50:28 EDT 2017