Hubert Sacilowski is biking to Save Lives

Just to let you know, I DID IT!!! and survived.

Pictures from lake TAHOE

100 mile ride was only one of my goals. Second is to fundraise $4100 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As you see, I'm far from that goal. I will not stop till this goal is reached, so I'm asking you for help. It is not too late to donate, but to donate though my website is possible only till August 7, so don't wait- donate today :). ANY AMOUNT counts. Feel free to forward this page to any and all people you like, and people you don't like :)

This is not a one time deal for me. I'm going to do this again, and again, and again…, till we win the fight with cancer, till every person with cancer is a survivor, not a victim. Just as I got back from the event I was welcome with sad news; one of my colleague was diagnosed with Leukemia. He is going through this with new treatment thanks to the money raised and spend on research. There are many ways you can fight cancer. Few years ago, you were told by doctors about quality of time left, not quantity, but thanks to the progress in fighting cancer, patients have option how they going to beat this disease. And if they option don't work, they have option of other, more aggressive treatment. The money raised - the money you will donate - do make difference, YOU ARE SAVING LIVES!

Let me know if you would like to get involved. I promise you firends for life, fun, tears, joy, and whatever else is missing in your life. If there is nothing missing in your life, you can help others feel the same.

Choose your place, choose your sport and CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

On the team picture, I'm "Switchback", short but very step and challenging climb.

Chek out my "motivational" list at the bottom.

Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

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On June 7, 2009, I'll be standing at the starting line of 100 Mile Century Bicycle ride. A Century ride is a 100-mile bike ride that even at the pace of 15 mph is about 7 hours on the bike. Why am I doing this, you ask? Because I can and because the people I do it for can't. I bike for those afflicted with a blood cancer.

I'm training to participate in this sport event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop olld cancers from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of David Kantner, Manheim Township Police Officer, and all individuals who are battling blood cancers. David was diagnosed in 11/99 with Chronic Mylogeneous Leukemia (CML), and he is currently treated with Gleevec. David's job is to protect our lives and keep us safe. Whose job is to protect his life?

There are two parts to the commitment I have made. First, there is the personal commitment for me. I have to ride 100 miles in one afternoon on hilly roads around Lake Tahoe. Yes - 100 miles... on a bicycle... in one day... This going to be harder than the 23 mile hike with 80 pounds on my back I did while I was with the Marines. The other part of this commitment is financial: I'm personally committed to raise a minimum of$4,100 through the generosity of my family, friends, and coworkers. [Yes, you fall in one or more of these categories. If you don't think so, drop $50 donation and we can work something out :)]. I'm asking you to join me in this commitment. 75% of money rised is going stright to the cancer research and patient services. 100% of donation is TAX FREE!!! - isn't that great, huh...? :)

Yes, a cure is expensive, but for that child or adult who suffers, that cure is priceless.

The survival rate for children with Leukemia in 1964 was 3%. In 2004 the survival rate was 91.2%. Overall survival rate in 1960 was 14%, and in 2004 51%. We ARE making a difference! We ARE saving lives! Unfortunately, every 4 minutes someone new is diagnosed with cancer, and every ten minutes someone is expected to lose the fight to cancer. With your support, we can change that, we can win this fight!

You can make your donation more personal. If you know someone who has leukemia, give me their name, and I will put it on a list with all other names of people who are battling cancer, those who have won, those who have lost, and those who are currently fighting the battle. I will keep that list on me during the 100 mile ride as a motivation that WE are making the difference. I'm hoping to collect a minimum of 100 names, for each of the 100 miles. With your/their permission, I will place their names on my website.

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission. Be as generous as you are able with your contribution. No matter if you donate $25, or $5,000 - YOU WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!!! (FYI, $5,000 will make bigger difference than $25). You donate through this website, or you can send check made to "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society". Email me for details

Please, contact me if you would like to get involved with helping me to reach my goal, or if you want to join the elite fighting team against blood cancer - TEAM IN TRAINING!

I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Once my training starts in early February, I will make weekly updates.

If you wish to contact me, my email is hubertsacilowski@aol.com

On behalf of those families whose life was changed forever because of blood cancer, I'm in your debt for your support!

WHY AM I DOING THIS FOR!!!

This is my "motivational" list.

1. David Kantner - Diagnosed in 11/99 with Chronic Mylogeneous Leukemia (CML), and he is currently treated with Gleevec. Honored Teammate for late Tahoe 100 Mile Century Ride.

2. Pat Flury - Age 71. Diagnosed in 1994 with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Honored Teammate for Grand Canyon, Arizona (hike)

3. Jon Gracey - Age 47. Diagnosed in 2007 with multiple myeloma. Honored Teammate for PA Grand Canyon (hike)

4. Gabe - Age 9. Diagnosed in 2004 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Honored Teammate for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Lake Placid Marathon

5. Maria English - Age 56 Diagnosed in 1995 with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Honored Teammate for Got The Nerve? Triathlon and Philadelphia Triathlon

6. Zander - 18 months old. Going through 4th round of Chemotherapy at Hershey Medical Center. My prays are with you.

7. Jim Humphreys - 66. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's at age 36

8. Carol Humphreys - ealry 50's - went through 5 rounds of Chemo recently - succesfully!

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I want to collect at least 100 names, each for one mile of my ride.

If you're still not sure WHY I support this fight, here a few reasons why you should become a hero;

- For the husband or wife who watches their mate daily fight this horrible disease and fear they will have to say goodbye way too early, you are their hero because you are giving them hope for tomorrow.

- For the parents who anxiously sit by their child's bedside, waiting for the drugs and treatments to work, you are their hero because you are helping fund those drugs and those treatments.

- For every child who is battling this enemy and who dreams to be well enough to go outside with their friends and laugh and play, you are their hero because you are helping make their dreams come true.

- And for each and every person who has sat in a doctor's office and heard those frightening words, "you have a blood cancer," you are their hero because they know they are not alone in this fight, you are there for them and with them.