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Aug 27, 2013

Mar 17, 2013

Barbara "Granny" Bishop


I was extremely close to my Granny. I spent a lot of time with her in Mt. Washington as I was growing up. I have her to thank for my complexion. :) I loved coming to stay with her for a week or several days at a time. She painted me in Calamine lotion when I had the chicken pox. My mom had to go to a teacheing conference in Louisville, so I stayed with Granny in order for her to ensure I didn't scratch my skin off. She made me wear white dress gloves the entire 3 days so as not to leave scars when I scratched. She's part of my wanting to pursue a career in nursing. I use to go with her to people's houses. She would check on them and help them when they were sick. She had a huge heart, and wanted to help everyone she met even though she didn't have much herself. She use to tell me we were related to Pocahontas, and I was fascinated. People would call me that from time to time growing up, and I always pretended to be her when I was daydreaming. Granny was diagnosed with Lung Cancer at age 55. She smoked for years and years. She had a lobe of one of her lungs removed, and we thought she’d beat Cancer. Unfortunately, the cancer spread to her brain 5 years later, and it was too much for her to fight. She was diagnosed in June of 1992 with metastatic brain cancer. She fought hard for 6 months, but she passed 3 days before my 9th birthday, and was buried on my 9th birthday. I think that was her way to tell me that we'd always be connected. :) Raising money in her honor, is how I keep herheart and spirit alive.



Mar 17, 2013

I have been given the honor to train in honor of my friend Julie's dad who lost his battle to cancer 1 year ago this May. He was a wonderful man, and I am proud to train in honor of Tony. Tony was diagnosed in January of 2008 with mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. His doctors here in Louisville gave him 3 months to live. An expiration date was not what he wanted so he fought for a better answer. He found it in Dr. Sugarbaker at Brigham women's hospital in Boston, MA. He was getting to be well known for a radical procedure to treat Tony’s specific cancer. After all was said and done, they removed most of what the cancer infected, which included his entire right lung, 1/2 of his diaphragm, 2 ribs and the lining from the bottom of his heart and they did a chemo wash while he was in surgery. He recovered well and after a few weeks they let him go home. He would fly back and forth every 3 months for labs and PET scans. Everything was great until a year later when the cancer had come back in his adrenal glands. Treatment was chemo every couple weeks. Tony took it like a champ entertaining all the oncology nurses! But after several months, chemo had to be stopped due to the damage on his already weakened kidneys. He had suffered from diabetes for years. For a couple years it was a healthy, joyful time. Then all of a sudden, Tony started feeling bad. He was having back pains and trouble walking. He went to the doctor and MRI after MRI showed nothing. He knew something was wrong but no one not even his family believed it. There was no proof. After trying to maintain care in my home, we had to rely on outside care. Tony entered the Masonic home in April of 2012. Therapist from all disciplines worked with him. He was losing feeling and sensation in his legs. But he pushed on through therapy. He would go to the hospital and back to the Masonic home. Finally, the nurse practitioner ordered a specific MRI. Part of the cancer crept back to his spine and formed a tumor. It was inoperable. And the thinking was shifted from treatable therapy for his legs to we need to start thinking about what if. That was on a Thursday. On Saturday the MD said we may just have a few days to a few weeks. Tony passed away at 10pm that evening.

The battle against cancer is an unimaginable fight. One that words can't even begin to describe for those that fight it, and for their family members that experience that fight while standing strong by their side. Hopefully one day noone will have to fight, suffer, adnd then fight some more. Hopefully the word cancer will one day be a memory that is no more. That is why I train. That is why I raise money. For it to be a memory.

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Jan 18, 2013

I want to introduce one of the bravest littlle girls or for that matter person I've ever met! Her name is Ava Lucille, and she's a hero of mine. I'm training for the Ironman in Honor of her, and the fight she battled with Cancer. Ava was diagnosed at age 3 in May of 2011 w/Wilms tumor(Nephroblastoma) a form of kidney cancer. The disease occurs in about 1 out of 200,000 to 250,000 children. It usually strikes when a child is about 3 years old. After undergoing aggressive surgery in which she lost her left kidney and 21 weeks of chemotherapy she immediately relapsed with metastatic lesions to her lungs. In November of 2011 she had a section of her lung removed and then proceeded to go through the most aggressive 7 month, round the clock impatient chemotherapy. Can you imagine when you're supposesed to be playing, and enjoying being a child, undergoing chemo? Thankfully Ava never stopped fighting and she has now been cancer free for 8 months!!! Ava's mom, Allison is a dear longtime friend of mine. Allison is a photographer, and wanted to document Ava's expereince. She had a friend docment the struggle via a blog that you can visit here http://avalucille.tumblr.com/ Ava is a gift, and I am honored to be training for her, and fundraising to help beat cancer! This is why I train, to help more little girls and boys be able to say they are cancer free!!!!

Dec 27, 2012

I began running in 2008, and I could barely run 5 minutes at a time wthout wanting to sit down and quit. But thankfully I kept at it. Day after day. All I wanted to do was run a 5k. That was until my friend Emily asked if I could run a leg of her Louisville Marathon with her. I agreed but with the upfront warning message of, "I've never run more than 2-3 miles. I won't be fast."


I joined her that day in October and was introduced to a new world; a new lifestyle. I was only going to run 3 miles with her, but something amazing happened that day. I ran for 6 miles instead; the longest I'd ever run. to I had the bug.


The next year I ran a half-marathon, and that August of 2009 I witnessed for the first time, something more magical than a half marathon completion; I watched my first Ironman Louisville. I'd never heard of triathlons or even the Ironman. I was inspired and humbled by all the athletes I saw that day competing against themselves, and a clock.Not just young athletes, but older men and women. No really older as in 70! I saw a woman with her age of 70 years temporarily tattooed by a permanent marker on her leg, and it hit me; I wanted to do this. So I decided to train for a marathon. I needed to see if could at least finish a marathon. 2 marathons, 7 half marathons, 2 sprint triathlons, and a Century ride later, I'm ready to challenge my ultimate goal.


If you know me, you know I don't just like to do things for the heck of it. I want to make a difference. I want all of those miles that I'll be swimming, biking, and running in preparation to mean something. This is why I decided to partner with Team in Training and raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I want to make sure we defeat cancer, because Cancer Sucks!


Like the other members of TNT, I will be raising funds to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I’m improving the quality of my life by participating and with your support, I can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families as well.


Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help advance the research for cures.

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 Go Girl! Good Luck with all the training. You are a fantastic role model for young girls/women everywhere! Look forward to cheering you on!"
Michael Scott Medley
Sat Dec 29 07:55:35 EST 2012
"Bridget, you are constantly amazing me. I am so proud to call you friend. Good luck! "
April Schleig
Mon Jan 7 09:58:42 EST 2013
"You truly are an amazing person, athlete and example...through and through! Wishing you the utmost success in this journey."
Keith LaBelle
Wed Jan 23 11:32:04 EST 2013
"We are all proud of what you are doing. "Keeping fit and helping others""
Gary Bernstein
Thu Jan 24 03:44:31 EST 2013
"Good luck, Bridget!"
Marion Hambrick
Mon Jan 28 08:29:11 EST 2013
"We are so proud of Bridget and all her fundraising efforts. She inspires us all to be strong and support such a worthy cause. Rock on Bridget!!!!!"
Lois & Jim LaBelle
Mon Jan 28 10:07:25 EST 2013
"Bridget we are so proud of you! Good luck in the Ironman!! Love, Holly and Ty"
Holly and Ty Kessinger
Thu Jan 31 12:51:50 EST 2013
"To our dearest Bridget grabbing-life-by-the-horns Pitcock, Kim and I are so very proud of both your training and fundraising efforts for ironman, of your embracing life and making of it just what you please. We are overly lucky to have women like you and Meg in our lives, and even though we may be slowing for one of life's many speed bumps at present, you'll always have both of our love and support, in this lifetime and always. An eternity of love and friendship, Megan and Kim "
Megan French
Sun Feb 3 12:21:46 EST 2013
"Good luck Bridget...what an awesome endeavor!"
Mignon Lewis
Thu Feb 7 11:26:09 EST 2013
"I am very impressed that you're training for the Iron Man. I'm more impressed that you're doing it for Team in Training!"
Christina Parks
Fri Feb 8 10:13:03 EST 2013
"Bridget - you inspire me to keep running and to have a purpose. I have no doubt I'll be watching you cross that finish line. "
Nicholle Duncan
Fri Feb 8 08:12:13 EST 2013
"My Mom..... My best friend......"
Jana Myrick
Tue Feb 12 11:04:42 EST 2013
"Bridget, I am so impressed! Keep up the great work and I look forward to following your journey."
Jeff Seidenfaden
Fri Feb 15 05:34:04 EST 2013
"Hey there - I was at R-MWC with Meg and saw your link on her page. I'm a mentor with the TNT Tri team in Atlanta and know how much work you're putting in and wanted to offer a little support and encouragement. Keep truckin'! Go Team! :)"
Joy Rogers
Thu Feb 21 01:06:39 EST 2013
"Keep up the great work! You have amazing dedication and I wish you the best!"
Jessie Chandler
Thu Feb 21 03:40:59 EST 2013
"Good luck. Your hard work and dedication will make a difference."
LYNDA KEETON
Thu Feb 21 03:48:46 EST 2013
"Always an inspiration to me as an athlete, person, and of course one of my dearest friends. I know this training will be VERY hard but I also know you are one determined little lady with an amazing heart so you can do it. Stay strong, train smart, do it for all of us who dont have the guts and also for Tony P. I love you and Ill be sending you all the love and energy I can! "
Emily Hawkins
Fri Feb 22 11:55:40 EST 2013
"Bridget, you continue to amaze me with all you do. Thanks so much for keeping Mama's memory alive. Loads of love to a great daughter!"
Linda Pitcock
Sat Mar 2 10:38:11 EST 2013
"Bridget- Here's something to help with your fundraising. "
Megan Patterson
Mon Mar 4 03:36:35 EST 2013
"Go Team! Love, Kim, Juli and Kylar Evers-LaBelle"
Kim, Juli and Kylar Evers-LaBelle
Tue Mar 5 09:07:55 EST 2013
"Your smile, your passion for life & your amazing heart are such an inspiration to me and all who are fortunate to cross your path. Peace."
Jeff Wells
Mon Apr 29 08:45:17 EDT 2013
"I am making a donation in memory of my Dad who lost his battle to cancer in 1996 . . . there is no other love like the love a daughter has for her father. I love and miss my dad each and every second of every single day. You go Bridget . . . run for the ones that have left this earth far too early. Run for the ones who are here cheering you on in memory of them. Most importantly, run for your inner self . . . you are an amazing and inspirational woman and we are all so very proud of your journey. The finish line is right around the corner . . . you've got this girl !! "
Genie Thompson
Mon Aug 19 04:05:45 EDT 2013
"You inspire me and so many others! Thank you!"
Heather Perkins
Mon Aug 19 04:54:25 EDT 2013
"Go Bridget!"
Emily Williams
Mon Aug 19 06:35:48 EDT 2013
"Bridget Pitcock you are an Ironman!"
Mike Rowles
Tue Aug 20 09:11:40 EDT 2013
"Good Luck Bridget and team!"
Mickie Vallandingham
Tue Aug 20 08:45:03 EDT 2013
"You're awesome, Bridget! We're inspired by your hard work and dedication for a wonderful cause. We wish you the best of luck in the Ironman race!"
Per and Rebecca
Wed Aug 21 03:01:16 EDT 2013
"Jaden is Mia's age and was recently diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. He has an identical twin brother. His mama has "done everything right" in terms of making healthful decisions for her family. Sometimes garbage just happens to people who don't deserve it at all and I'd like to join you in doing our part to get rid of cancer. I hate it! Also, you're a baller. Love, Walt and Cecelia "
Walt and Cecelia Garrison
Thu Aug 22 11:57:23 EDT 2013
"Good luck Bridget. Very proud of your training and commitment!"
Anita Moorman
Fri Aug 23 05:29:22 EDT 2013
"You've done amazing. So proud of you Go TEAM!"
Jessie Halladay
Mon Aug 26 09:10:45 EDT 2013
"Good luck Bridgett! So amazing that you are doing this!"
Chelsea Grover
Mon Aug 26 09:10:51 EDT 2013
"Bridget, We are very proud of your accomplishment. God bless you for your hard work for such a great cause. Looking forward to some training tips from an IRONMAN!!!! Brad and Audrey Holland"
Brad and Audrey Holland
Tue Sep 10 10:20:11 EDT 2013

My Fundraising Total

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Make a Donation

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

In Honor of

Barbara "Granny" Bishop, Tony Peyton, Ava Lucille

My Thanks To

Gerstle's Let's Beat... $1,423.00
Jeff Wells $1,031.00
Julie Peyton $500.00
Roadblock $359.00
Tracie Brooks $250.00
Nancy Nehring $200.00
Emily Hawkins $200.00
Roadblock $184.00
David & Bhavini ... $101.00
Anita Moorman $101.00
Humana $100.00
Gerstle's LLC $100.00
William Hart $100.00
Shane Koch $100.00
The Humana Foundatio... $100.00
Charlotte Manning $100.00
Britt Crawford $100.00
Curran Wilkinson $100.00
Linda Pitcock $100.00
Lois & Jim LaBel... $100.00
Erin Rasinen $75.00
Carole & Dave $57.00
Kristen Lemastus $50.00
Harold Hancock $50.00
Ruth Ann Curtis $50.00
Suzanne Steinbrecher... $50.00
Robert Blair $50.00
Mickie Vallandingham... $50.00
Emily Williams $50.00
Kim, Juli and Kylar ... $50.00
Comedy Caravan $50.00
Megan Patterson $50.00
Jana Myrick $50.00
Jason Ramsey $50.00
Christina Parks $50.00
Mignon Lewis $50.00
Megan French $50.00
Cindy Whitehouse $50.00
Holly and Ty Kessing... $50.00
Michael Scott Medley... $50.00
Steven Haywood $30.00
Lucy Hollingsworth $30.00
Kim Labelle $30.00
Beth Mickle $25.00
Laura Taylor $25.00
Eric H $25.00
Chelsea Grover $25.00
Jessie Halladay $25.00
Mike Rowles $25.00
Emily Grogg $25.00
Rachel Bragg $25.00
Joy Rogers $25.00
Aaron Hugeback $25.00
Jason Younga $25.00
Shizuka Buckner $25.00
Kendyll Laws $25.00
Gary Bernstein $25.00
April Schleig $25.00
Christa Turner
Elizabeth Shines and...
Walt and Cecelia Gar...
Jeff Seidenfaden
Erin Rasinen
Nicole Iarrobino
Heather Perkins
Brad and Audrey Holl...
Per and Rebecca
Elliot Mattingly
Nicholle Duncan
Ken Colling
Marion Hambrick
Keith Labelle
LYNDA KEETON
Jessie Chandler
Brittany Karoly
Genie Thompson
Jim Labelle
Keith LaBelle
Christa Turner

Supporter Comments

"You Go Girl! Good Luck with all the training. You are a fantastic role model for young girls/women everywhere! Look forward to cheering you on!"
Michael Scott Medley
Sat Dec 29 07:55:35 EST 2012
"Bridget, you are constantly amazing me. I am so proud to call you friend. Good luck! "
April Schleig
Mon Jan 7 09:58:42 EST 2013
"You truly are an amazing person, athlete and example...through and through! Wishing you the utmost success in this journey."
Keith LaBelle
Wed Jan 23 11:32:04 EST 2013
"We are all proud of what you are doing. "Keeping fit and helping others""
Gary Bernstein
Thu Jan 24 03:44:31 EST 2013
"Good luck, Bridget!"
Marion Hambrick
Mon Jan 28 08:29:11 EST 2013
"We are so proud of Bridget and all her fundraising efforts. She inspires us all to be strong and support such a worthy cause. Rock on Bridget!!!!!"
Lois & Jim LaBelle
Mon Jan 28 10:07:25 EST 2013
"Bridget we are so proud of you! Good luck in the Ironman!! Love, Holly and Ty"
Holly and Ty Kessinger
Thu Jan 31 12:51:50 EST 2013
"To our dearest Bridget grabbing-life-by-the-horns Pitcock, Kim and I are so very proud of both your training and fundraising efforts for ironman, of your embracing life and making of it just what you please. We are overly lucky to have women like you and Meg in our lives, and even though we may be slowing for one of life's many speed bumps at present, you'll always have both of our love and support, in this lifetime and always. An eternity of love and friendship, Megan and Kim "
Megan French
Sun Feb 3 12:21:46 EST 2013
"Good luck Bridget...what an awesome endeavor!"
Mignon Lewis
Thu Feb 7 11:26:09 EST 2013
"I am very impressed that you're training for the Iron Man. I'm more impressed that you're doing it for Team in Training!"
Christina Parks
Fri Feb 8 10:13:03 EST 2013
"Bridget - you inspire me to keep running and to have a purpose. I have no doubt I'll be watching you cross that finish line. "
Nicholle Duncan
Fri Feb 8 08:12:13 EST 2013
"My Mom..... My best friend......"
Jana Myrick
Tue Feb 12 11:04:42 EST 2013
"Bridget, I am so impressed! Keep up the great work and I look forward to following your journey."
Jeff Seidenfaden
Fri Feb 15 05:34:04 EST 2013
"Hey there - I was at R-MWC with Meg and saw your link on her page. I'm a mentor with the TNT Tri team in Atlanta and know how much work you're putting in and wanted to offer a little support and encouragement. Keep truckin'! Go Team! :)"
Joy Rogers
Thu Feb 21 01:06:39 EST 2013
"Keep up the great work! You have amazing dedication and I wish you the best!"
Jessie Chandler
Thu Feb 21 03:40:59 EST 2013
"Good luck. Your hard work and dedication will make a difference."
LYNDA KEETON
Thu Feb 21 03:48:46 EST 2013
"Always an inspiration to me as an athlete, person, and of course one of my dearest friends. I know this training will be VERY hard but I also know you are one determined little lady with an amazing heart so you can do it. Stay strong, train smart, do it for all of us who dont have the guts and also for Tony P. I love you and Ill be sending you all the love and energy I can! "
Emily Hawkins
Fri Feb 22 11:55:40 EST 2013
"Bridget, you continue to amaze me with all you do. Thanks so much for keeping Mama's memory alive. Loads of love to a great daughter!"
Linda Pitcock
Sat Mar 2 10:38:11 EST 2013
"Bridget- Here's something to help with your fundraising. "
Megan Patterson
Mon Mar 4 03:36:35 EST 2013
"Go Team! Love, Kim, Juli and Kylar Evers-LaBelle"
Kim, Juli and Kylar Evers-LaBelle
Tue Mar 5 09:07:55 EST 2013
"Your smile, your passion for life & your amazing heart are such an inspiration to me and all who are fortunate to cross your path. Peace."
Jeff Wells
Mon Apr 29 08:45:17 EDT 2013
"I am making a donation in memory of my Dad who lost his battle to cancer in 1996 . . . there is no other love like the love a daughter has for her father. I love and miss my dad each and every second of every single day. You go Bridget . . . run for the ones that have left this earth far too early. Run for the ones who are here cheering you on in memory of them. Most importantly, run for your inner self . . . you are an amazing and inspirational woman and we are all so very proud of your journey. The finish line is right around the corner . . . you've got this girl !! "
Genie Thompson
Mon Aug 19 04:05:45 EDT 2013
"You inspire me and so many others! Thank you!"
Heather Perkins
Mon Aug 19 04:54:25 EDT 2013
"Go Bridget!"
Emily Williams
Mon Aug 19 06:35:48 EDT 2013
"Bridget Pitcock you are an Ironman!"
Mike Rowles
Tue Aug 20 09:11:40 EDT 2013
"Good Luck Bridget and team!"
Mickie Vallandingham
Tue Aug 20 08:45:03 EDT 2013
"You're awesome, Bridget! We're inspired by your hard work and dedication for a wonderful cause. We wish you the best of luck in the Ironman race!"
Per and Rebecca
Wed Aug 21 03:01:16 EDT 2013
"Jaden is Mia's age and was recently diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. He has an identical twin brother. His mama has "done everything right" in terms of making healthful decisions for her family. Sometimes garbage just happens to people who don't deserve it at all and I'd like to join you in doing our part to get rid of cancer. I hate it! Also, you're a baller. Love, Walt and Cecelia "
Walt and Cecelia Garrison
Thu Aug 22 11:57:23 EDT 2013
"Good luck Bridget. Very proud of your training and commitment!"
Anita Moorman
Fri Aug 23 05:29:22 EDT 2013
"You've done amazing. So proud of you Go TEAM!"
Jessie Halladay
Mon Aug 26 09:10:45 EDT 2013
"Good luck Bridgett! So amazing that you are doing this!"
Chelsea Grover
Mon Aug 26 09:10:51 EDT 2013
"Bridget, We are very proud of your accomplishment. God bless you for your hard work for such a great cause. Looking forward to some training tips from an IRONMAN!!!! Brad and Audrey Holland"
Brad and Audrey Holland
Tue Sep 10 10:20:11 EDT 2013