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My last ride for a cure was in 2006 and in some ways I thought it was my final ride for TNT. However, this year on July 4th our family had another loss, my cousin, Marian, lost her battle with cancer. What I have come to know about Marian, was in her 47 years she cherished her life and contributed to others in so many blessed ways. Her eulogy continues to inspire me. Marian's brother, Patrick, ended her eulogy by saying, "Rarely will you find a family untouched by cancer. Consider yourself blessed if yours has been unscathed..... Marian contributed to the cure for cancer by going through advanced medical treatments and it was his hope that each of us would one day help fund a cure as well as improve the quality of life for those battling the disease."
After much thought about our progress and mission to find a cure, I decided it was time to, once again, Campaign for a Cure. I am back in the saddle and will be riding in El Tour de Tucson’s 109 mile ride in AZ on November 22, 2008.
Cycling is a hobby; Cycling for a cure is a Mission!
When I think of cancer survivors and patient heroes, I think of my nephew, Michael Lick, a walking miracle, who was recently honored by the Light the Night organization and has been cancer free for 19 years. Like me, I know you may have your own patient hero, many of whom I am grateful to have ridden with me in spirit on a previous ride. Over the years I have been honored to ride with as many as 35 patient hero names on my jersey. Each one helped me through a part of my ride that appeared unmanageable. I could not have had the fortitude to finish 109 miles without your words of encouragement and the name of your patient honoree on my jersey. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!
Believe me, no donation is too small. I personally consider thoughts and prayers a priceless donation. However, if you can afford a monitary donation please click on the donate button on my website by November 3, 2008. Should you have a patient hero that you want included on my jersey send me their name, I would be honored to have them embroidered on my jersey. I know it is an economically challenging time and that you may not be in a position to donate. Please consider helping by passing along my website to family and friends.
I consider each patient hero a part of my own Angel Crew. I have been honored to ride with the inspiration of the following heroes:
Angel Support Crew: Michael Lick, Fran Dubinin, Frances Cushing, Tami Matuk, David Kruse, Dave Wareham, Lucille Weisberg, Ted Willard, Tim Breslin, Marian Mulchrone, Tom Mulchrone, Michael Dilworth, Barbara "Anne" Byrne, Vivian Martin, Carrie Clancy, Lafe Alexander, Georgie Anderson, Olga Rivera, Lori "Lee" Berry, Billy Bigham, Mike Brown, Jack Corbett, Mary DeWan, Joellyn Duesberry, Edith Edwards, Mike Erdman, Michael Festen, Susan Fezekas, Helen Forster, Peter Guzzo, Richard Haeberlin, Nancy Hanrahan, Meara Hargrove, Bev Hufendick, Jake, Robert Jehlik, Melissa Jolly, Herta Kollin, Karen Kopiec, John Loiacono, Sebastian Mangana, Annamae Martinez, McKenzie, Trevor, Jeffrey Murphy, Bill Nemeth, Ed O'Malley, Steve Patterson, Kevin Phillips, Douglas Richards, Anne Schlegel, Catherine Sciullo, Stephanie Salemi, Michelle Salerno, John Schmitz, Margie Smith, Emily Stone, John Sullivan, Julie Sutherland, Jim Taylor, PJ Tonkin, Geri Ann Valentino, Bea Vukovojac, Jo Wilken, Stephanie Williams, Keegan Grant, Sylvester
Thanks for your support!
My new patient hero, Katie Reider lost her brave battle with cancer this year. I am honored to have Katie's name on my jersey. I was personally touched by Katie's story and her music. Find out more about her here: http://www.500kin365.org |
Kathleen Cushing
Last Edited on:
11/02/2008
Comments
| "I never even think twice about supporting you in this. This is a great fight against cancer. " | |
| Joanne Diep | |
| "Kathleen; Great to see you're back in the saddle. Thanks for all your efforts to improve the lives of those less fortunate. Good luck and God Bless. John & Jane Cushing" | |
| John Cushing | |
| "Kathy, Keep up the good work. Keep in touch!" | |
| anthony giralamo | |
| "I am Joanne Diep Step Mother, Some times are problems seem so small, I lost my job after working 26 years and really that is nothing. Life is short, but every day is a blessing, but how often we take life for granted. "This is a great fight against cancer. "" | |
| Evelyn Weber | |
| "Thanks for your commitment and work for the cure. Your example is worth a thousand words. " | |
| Mary Ann Pauley | |
| "Wishing Kathleen a great ride with the wind at her back!" | |
| Danny Weisberg | |
| "Thanks for including our mom's name, Lucille Weisberg, and good luck in your efforts! May we see an end to Leukemia in the years ahead." | |
| Roger & Audrey Weisberg | |
| "Good Luck to you in Tucson! I'm so glad that your back in the saddle and helping to raise money for a cure. I whole heartily believe that once we find a cure for blood cancers the others won't be fare behind." | |
| Rozella Triezenberg | |
| "Good luck K!" | |
| Vanysa | |
| "Kathleen, this donation is to say thank you for the wonderful family DVD you made for us. Good luck with the ride and with your valuable fundraising work to find a cure. With all our love and prayers, your cousins in England and Ireland." | |
| Mc Nulty ReUnion Overseas Cousins | |
| "I know the angels will be riding with you... "on a wing and a prayer"! We just lost a good friend to cancer this past Friday. Your efforts mean a lot to us. Wish we could give more!" | |
| Mike & Stacy Riggs | |
| "I am so proud of you Kath, I know this is more of a challenge than you make it out to be. You tackle this with the same energy and spirit that you go thru life with, we will be prayin for you the whole ride. Good luck and Enjoy! Congratulations on another great contribution to a worthy cause!!" | |
| Rosemary Lick | |
