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Racing for Megan!



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In Megan's parents words...

"Megan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on November 1, 2006 when she was 3 years old. Megan had been sick for about two weeks with flu like symptoms and a fever that would come and go. Eventually she started having joint pain, in her shoulder and her knee. One Saturday she woke up unable to walk because of severe pain in her left knee. We took her to the doctor where he determined she had a bad case of strep throat. Sometimes it can get into your bloodstream and cause joint pain. We were relieved we had an answer. But two days later there was no change, in fact she was worse. We took her to the Shady Grove Hospital ER so we could get every test done we needed all in one place. We had not thought of cancer as a possible cause for any of this. Even when the ER docs didn’t want to give Megan Tylenol for pain but instead gave her Morphine, we were still nave to the fact as to how serious the situation was. You never think someone is going to tell you your child has cancer…it’s just too rare, it can’t happen to you. But shortly after the Morphine was administered the doctor came and took us out of Megan’s little room. The ER was crowded that night, which meant there were no open rooms. So, there in the middle of the hallway in the ER the doctor told us that Megan had Leukemia. We felt like we were slammed into a brick wall – such shock and disbelief. Later that night we were transported to Children’s Hospital in DC by ambulance and our 2 year chemotherapy protocol began the very next morning.





Although this has been an incredibly tough time for our family we have learned so much. We have learned how loving, giving and supportive our friends and family are. We have learned to “go with the flow” because you just never know what tomorrow will bring. But mostly we have learned how incredibly brave and resilient Megan has become. Since the beginning she has dealt with her treatments as a nuisance rather than bringing her down. She plays, loves, laughs and fights with her big brother and sister just like any normal kid would do! "



I met precious Megan when she accepted the role as Montgomery County's Honored Walker for Light The Night. Five minutes into our game of playing Polly Pockets, I was smitten. Before I left, she drew her name on a piece of paper for me and gave it to me so I wouldn't forget her, and before she handed it to me, she finished it off with a heart and explained that it was because I played with her.



Megan is surviving thanks to advances in the medical world. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients-like Megan-and their families. Please help me reach my goal of $2,400 to race in honor of Megan-any amount is appreciated!



Thank you, in advance!



Amy Jo



P.S. watch my progress in the training world on the Nation’s Triathlon Blog


Amy Jo O'hearn

Last Edited on: 05/07/2008

30 comments

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    "Thanks for all you are doing !"
     

    Carlos Diehl

    Sat May 03 09:45:00 EDT 2008

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    "Your caring for others has always been one of the things we admire most about You!"
     

    Barbara M Spece

    Sun May 04 03:20:57 EDT 2008

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    "I admire your motivation and dedication to this cause. Keep up the great work, Amy! P.S. Your blog was hilarious;)"
     

    Jessica Roberts

    Mon May 05 10:35:01 EDT 2008

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    "This is a great cause AJ. Good luck with the fundraising!"
     

    Matthew McLaughlin

    Wed May 07 11:01:32 EDT 2008

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    "Amy Jo, I've only known you a couple of months, but I know you can accomplish any goals you set for yourself as well as other's. "If you will it, it is no dream." Ellis Schlossenberg"
     

    Ellis Schlossenberg

    Thu May 08 01:39:53 EDT 2008

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    "Go Jo Go! We love and support you!"
     

    Wendi James & Jack Spece

    Fri May 09 09:40:19 EDT 2008

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    "Go Aunt Amy Jo! Love, Nick"
     

    Nick DiGiovanni

    Sun Jun 01 06:36:50 EDT 2008

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    "Love You!!"
     

    Kate Wichmann and LB

    Mon Jun 16 08:40:27 EDT 2008

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    "We love you Amy Jo! Broghan, Quinn, Brock O'Hearn"
     

    Erika O'Hearn

    Thu Jun 19 04:12:24 EDT 2008

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    "Love you Jo!"
     

    Mel O'Brien

    Thu Jun 26 03:52:08 EDT 2008

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    "A triatholon?! That's awesome you're taking this on! Best of luck. :)"
     

    Christa Lesnoff Lewis

    Wed Jul 02 08:37:58 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck Amy Jo! I'm very impressed by your courage and commitment to participate in a triathlon!"
     

    Jamie Peck

    Wed Jul 02 11:11:42 EDT 2008

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    "good luck amy jo!!"
     

    Jaime Tomkins

    Wed Jul 02 06:46:44 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck Amy Jo!!"
     

    Vince & Jody Maloney

    Thu Jul 10 12:26:33 EDT 2008

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    "Amy - To become some a phenomenal person you must have had incredible Godparents:) Love, Luck and Loads of Stamina, Roger and Mary"
     

    Roger and Mary Parrott

    Sun Jul 13 08:50:46 EDT 2008

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    "We will be cheering you on in Michigan. Good Luck! Ed and Nancy"
     

    Nancy McCarty

    Mon Jul 14 12:52:38 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck!!"
     

    Marisa Gismondi

    Tue Jul 15 01:27:23 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck to you Amy Jo! I am so proud of my niece! Love, Aunt Bridget"
     

    BRIDGET MALONEY

    Mon Jul 21 05:34:36 EDT 2008

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    "Amy Jo, Im' so proud of you! Good work on those hills last Saturday! Just think of how ready you are going to be on race day. "
     

    Jillian Goode

    Tue Jul 22 06:09:01 EDT 2008

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    "Go Amy Jo Go!!!! Love, Megan :)"
     

    Christina Avery

    Sat Aug 02 11:08:38 EDT 2008

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    "Way to go my little tri-athlete!"
     

    Victoria Watson

    Mon Aug 04 07:52:07 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck and Way to Go!"
     

    Cindy Hall

    Tue Aug 05 08:17:27 EDT 2008

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    "Cheering for you all the way! "
     

    Katie Wilson

    Wed Aug 06 02:50:08 EDT 2008

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    "Amy Jo...what an inspiration you are! Go get em'! "
     

    Christy Froehlich

    Wed Aug 06 03:45:22 EDT 2008

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    "Amy Jo....I know you will tear up that triathalon and finish with a smile!! You are amazing with all the efforts you put forth to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! On my behalf and as a survivor THANK-YOU from the bottom of my heart. You're the best! Love ya, katrine"
     

    Katrine Shorb

    Wed Aug 06 08:49:49 EDT 2008

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    "Amy Jo, you are a winner in all that you do and we love you for it. Carol Magee"
     

    Carol Magee

    Thu Aug 07 09:10:09 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck Amy Jo! Watch out for those Jellyfish! I'm proud of you. :-)"
     

    Emily Brown

    Wed Aug 13 11:40:51 EDT 2008

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    "Great Job with this Amy Jo..I'm so proud of you!! XOXO!"
     

    Keara Murphy

    Thu Aug 14 07:42:22 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck!! Mary and Reid"
     

    Mary and Reid

    Mon Aug 25 10:51:49 EDT 2008

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    "I'll save the really cheesy stuff for my last day of work...but here's a preview: You have made my experience at LLS and with TNT more fun and rewarding than I could have imagined. Thank you so much for all your support and inspiration! I love you Amy Jo! (Sorry Tommy, it's true.)"
     

    Julie Portnoy

    Mon Aug 25 04:10:20 EDT 2008

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $2,435.00 | Goal: $2,400.00
 
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My Thanks To

Barbara M Spece $250.00
Brent Lacy $100.00
Katrine Shorb $100.00
Nancy McCarty $100.00
Lucian Galloway $100.00
Linda O'Hearn $100.00
Nick DiGiovanni $75.00
Mary and Reid $50.00
Christy Froehlich $50.00
Victoria Watson $50.00
Diana Martin $50.00
Roger and Mary Parrott $50.00
Vince & Jody Maloney $50.00
Wendi James & Jack Spece $50.00
Ellis Schlossenberg $50.00
Matthew McLaughlin $50.00
Kristin & Jeff $40.00
Ameriprise Financial $25.00
Julie Portnoy $25.00
Amy Kline $25.00
Lori Ruderman $25.00
Keara Murphy $25.00
Carol Magee $25.00
Katie Wilson $25.00
Cindy Hall $25.00
Christina Avery $25.00
BRIDGET MALONEY $25.00
Joseph Maloney $25.00
Marisa Gismondi $25.00
Emily McCarty $25.00
Jaime Tomkins $25.00
Dan Rodan $25.00
Jamie Peck $25.00
Mel O'Brien $25.00
Michael Fisher $25.00
Erika O'Hearn $25.00
Kate Wichmann and LB $25.00
Charles Bray $25.00
Myrna Maloney $25.00
Hank Long $25.00
Brenda Rascona $25.00
Jessica Roberts $25.00
Carlos Diehl $25.00
Emily Brown $20.00
Christa Lesnoff Lewis $20.00
Judy Hurd $20.00
Amy Jo O'hearn $10.00
Rebecca Altizer  
Jillian Goode  
Michele Newman