Walking Tom's Place

Award Winning

Apr 24, 2016

This was presented to TeamTom at the GW Parkway Classic Inspiration Dinner on April 23, 2016. We have raised $134,363.78 so far and are NOT finished!
Congratulations to all of my teammates.
Tom

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What is Team Tom?

Apr 04, 2016

What is Team Tom?

Team Tom grew from a request by my TNT Teammates in August of 2015 for me to be Honored Teammate for the Fall Season, shortly after they learned of my diagnosis of Stage IV pancreatic cancer. It began as a response by my Teammates from 11 years of TNT events, and has led to things like the sweatshirts my wife Naomi Morales and I are wearing in the photo above, courtesy of Katie Sleep. The purple and green ice pops on those shirts are a reference to my role as “King of the Ice Pops” during the 2011/2012 TNT cycle seasons. Sidelined from marathons by an injured knee, while Naomi was riding I was bringing homemade fresh fruit ice pops to the cycle team SAG stops and finish lines in cooler chilled with dry ice.

The good news is that thanks to a Johns Hopkins clinical trial my life has already lasted longer than the first projection. And my body is responding well enough that I am going to do the 5K element of the GW Parkway 10 Miler on April 24, 2016. Will not be nearly as fast as my last event racewalking that distance (44:47.6) but going to do it. Most of my reason for getting out there is to join my teammates, part is because it feels good to be moving. Bonus - the GW Parkway 10 miler is one of my favorite events.

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My Goals for the future

Dec 22, 2015

‪First and foremost to fully LIVE my life for as long as possible.



After being told in June of 2015 that I had 4-6 months left if my pancreatic cancer was not treated, we carefully examined the alternatives. The result was my enrollment in the GTXCI clinical trial at Johns Hopkins, and the results of the chemotherapy have been outstanding. The tumors are shrinking and the side effects have been limited enough for me to be able to say my quality of life is good.



The main side effect is my lack of energy and stamina have sidelined me from the marathons and other physical activities which have been such an integral part of my life since 2005. So my distances will seem very short and times very slow, but at this point simply being in motion is an accomplishment and the speed/distance may or may not return but is less important.



So consider me a cheerleader and supporter whose experience is available to all. Simply ask whenever you think it might be useful.

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Walking Tom's Unusual TNT Page

Aug 25, 2015

WELCOME TO Walking Tom's TEAM IN TRAINING (TNT) HOME PAGE.

Been raising money to fight cancer for many years, since 2005 with TNT have raised over $50,000 to help fight blood cancers. Naomi has raised even more.

Now we are facing a different and more personal crisis. I am a pancreatic cancer patient, (Stage 4) presently participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins. Initial prognosis is 12 months, could be longer if the chemotherapy works. It already has reduced my pain, which they tell me means the tumor has shrunk. 

 

What does this have to do with TNT? 

After this many years and literally thousands of miles, I am asking my friends to make a contribution on my behalf because I know how many lives TNT has saved. Instead of spending money on flowers or cards, use it to fight cancer! I will know you have donated and you can be sure the money is going to a good cause.  

Why not a pancreatic cancer charity? If that is your preference, please select one. My choice is TNT because I know how they use the money. Your donation will help fund treatments that save lives every day; like immunotherapies that use a person’s own immune system to kill cancer. You may not know it, but every single donation helps save a life with breakthrough therapies such as these.

Patients need these cures and they need your support. Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help get us all closer to a world without cancer. 

Thank you!

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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.

Supporter Comments

"Dear Tom, I'm rooting for you, your team, and your fight against blood cancer! Love, Kelly"
Kelly Rubin
Wed Sep 2 08:54:21 EDT 2015
"Keep fighting the good fight, my friend!"
Michael Solomon
Thu Sep 3 12:19:08 EDT 2015
"Good Luck Tom."
Curt Schofield
Thu Sep 3 10:28:49 EDT 2015
"Our very best wishes to you, Tom. Mike and Ellen"
Michael Pietzsch
Sat Sep 5 02:06:24 EDT 2015
"We are Proud of You for the person that you are, Tom."
Francis Kovacs-Colon
Sat Sep 5 03:50:49 EDT 2015
"Tom - Keep up the fight. Lots of folks all over the US are pulling for you!! Al Martin"
ALSON MARTIN
Sun Sep 6 11:00:01 EDT 2015
"Tom, Win this battle. You're too tough to loose. Lou"
Louis Diamond
Sun Sep 6 11:29:05 EDT 2015
"I'm thinking of you, missing you, and happy to be on your team, donating to what you believe is such a good cause."
Vicki S Magasinn
Mon Sep 7 08:21:33 EDT 2015
"Tom, your spirit and attitude are the best! I know that will make all the difference for you. We will continue to root for you. Carol"
Carol Myers
Tue Sep 8 10:50:28 EDT 2015
"Good luck in your fight Tom. With your positive attitude, I know you'll be successful. Gary"
Gary Kushner
Tue Sep 8 11:14:04 EDT 2015
"Take care Tom. Your friends, Ron Waldheger, Mike Coyne and Jim Egleston."
Jim Egleston
Tue Sep 8 11:41:24 EDT 2015
"Tom: Thank you for sharing the news of your battle. I am honored to join your team and want to wish you success and comfort, and best wishes and strength to your cheerleader-in-chief, Naomi. Please stay in touch. My prayers will will with both of you. Myron Sildon"
Myron E. Sildon
Tue Sep 8 12:10:44 EDT 2015
"I'm pulling for you Tom. Roberta Watson"
Roberta Watson
Tue Sep 8 03:35:23 EDT 2015
"Dear Tom: With all the very best wishes. Your dear friend, Marcia Wagner"
Marcia Wagner
Tue Sep 8 03:50:51 EDT 2015
"Tom and Naomi - we are rooting for you!"
Christopher Ezold
Tue Sep 8 04:55:53 EDT 2015
"Tom--Best wishes always to Naomi and you."
Joel Horowitz
Wed Sep 9 04:15:50 EDT 2015
"Tom - Thanks for sharing with SFIG. Best wishes for you on this journey. Your road ahead may get rough ahead, but the view from those windy, rough trails is always the best. Good luck! "
Steve Fleddermann
Wed Sep 9 08:05:49 EDT 2015
"Keep up the good fight Tom. I know you can be a survivor! John"
John Rashke
Mon Sep 14 05:37:28 EDT 2015
"With our best wishes to you, Nancy and John Jacobson"
Nancy and John Jacobson
Tue Sep 15 01:19:36 EDT 2015
"Best wishes to you Tom. Prayers for your health. Donating in memory of my mother. Thank you for your fund raising efforts."
Anonymous user
Tue Sep 15 05:45:13 EDT 2015
"YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CHARITABLE AT HEART. NOT JUST IN RAISING $$$ BUT IN YOUR FRIENDSHIP. WE WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS WITH YOUR TREATMENTS. WE WILL THINK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE GOOD DEEDS YOU REPRESENT. JANICE AND STEVE"
Anonymous user
Thu Sep 17 06:13:32 EDT 2015
"Keep up the good work. We are home and proceeding with packing, etc. As always you are in our prayers. Paula and Mac"
Paula McNichols
Thu Sep 24 10:08:33 EDT 2015
"Tom, Great news. Keep up the good work, and raise a lot of money to help others who are going through the same battle you are. Lou Diamond"
Louis Diamond
Mon Oct 5 09:45:21 EDT 2015
"In honor of my friend, Tom Farnum, who is showing us all what real courage looks like! It's an honor to know men like Tom who possess such strength and character. Hopefully we will all see a day in our lifetimes when donations will no longer be needed for causes like this because a cure has been found!"
Raymond Palmer
Tue Oct 6 11:46:21 EDT 2015
"Tom I feel honored to donate for the cause on your behalf. I sure miss your smiles and hats. Still praying, you've been on my mind lately, as a matter of fact, I just asked Robyn yesterday about you. Remember where 2 or 3 are gathered in HIS name HE'S in the mist. Remember Jesus not only took the stripes on the cross for just Salvation but for healing as well. Thanks for keeping us posted. "
LEODA PIPPITT
Thu Oct 8 08:10:45 EDT 2015
"Keep Fighting Tom!"
Ben Netter
Thu Oct 8 03:50:36 EDT 2015
"Tom, I am a 356'er and my wife Lynn and I along friends and fellow 356'ers Larry and Bonnie Frazier look forward to your continued recovery. Maintain your physical and mental strength knowing that your friends and family will have you in their prayers and your oncologists will be focused in seeing that you received the best treatment that our country can supply. Look to see you at one of our future POG outings. David Grant"
David Grant
Fri Oct 9 06:48:07 EDT 2015
"Tom has been an inspiration to us all in his steadfast commitment to this cause. This one's for him. Sheri Dacso"
Sheryl Dacso
Sun Oct 11 12:28:02 EDT 2015
"Tom, Keep up the fight. All of your friends in St. Louis are pulling for you. Best wishes. Tom and Janet "
Tom and Janet Mug
Sun Oct 11 06:14:23 EDT 2015
"So happy to hear the treatments are lessening the pain and shrinking the tumors."
Carey Ragels
Tue Oct 13 06:15:11 EDT 2015
"One day at a time - one step at a time...continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers."
Darlene Goltz
Tue Oct 13 06:55:21 EDT 2015
"Stay strong and keep fighting!"
Barbara Rothstein
Tue Oct 13 08:28:35 EDT 2015
"Keep heading in the right direction one step at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
Linda Adams
Tue Oct 13 11:50:17 EDT 2015
"Well dear Thomas, I did it, and chanting your name as I walked today's course shaved a full four minutes off last year's time. Watch the mails: you "walked" with me, so I'm sending you the lucky penny that gave me speed and strength for all those miles. Sending you love and healing strength, good sir, and courage and love to your beatiful Naomi. You inspire me!"
Lori Gieleghem
Sun Oct 18 04:32:45 EDT 2015
"Donation made on Behalf Of Thomas C. Farnam, for his kindness."
Shelly Scavia
Tue Oct 20 02:46:22 EDT 2015
"Stay strong! Best Wishes from Moneta Group, Sean Duggan and the Retirement Plan Team"
Sean Duggan and the Retirement Plan Team
Wed Oct 21 09:37:47 EDT 2015
"Thanks for the use of your pop-up tent. Janxxoo"
Jan Schoenbauer
Thu Oct 22 12:36:37 EDT 2015
"Great hearing from you, Tom. I hope you are stronger each day."
Andrew Chisholm
Sun Nov 1 09:15:03 EST 2015
"My thoughts are with you Tom, and with your family. My first wife, Cissy, died of cancer in 1976 and my second wife, Lesly, died of abdominal cancer in 2014, so I know what that experience is like. I am wishing you nothing but the best. Hang in there. Yours in the Bond, Jeff Davis"
Jeffrey Davis
Wed Dec 2 08:43:53 EST 2015
"You ROCK Tom! Best to the team!"
Gary Hartmann
Thu Dec 3 08:07:21 EST 2015
"Keep on keeping on, Tom!!"
Arthur Feller
Mon Dec 7 10:52:40 EST 2015
" Tom, Your spirit and determination is such a gift! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this holiday time. Peggy and Jack"
Peggy and Jack Sheehan
Tue Dec 8 10:17:03 EST 2015
"Tom, you and Naomi, are an inspiration. We know you are fighting a tough battle; and we know you are doing it with grace and dignity. Wishing we could knock that mountain lion off the mountain. With love, from Alison and Jay Mershon. "
Alison and Jay Mershon
Wed Dec 9 03:05:48 EST 2015
"Merry Christmas, Tom and Naomi!"
Michael Solomon
Tue Dec 22 09:07:23 EST 2015
"Wishing you all the best for a happy and HEALTHY new year -- and a return to marathons. -jo "
Johanna Berkson
Tue Dec 22 02:24:36 EST 2015
"Thanks for sharing your story - thinking about you both and sending good thoughts!"
Chuck and Raini Kimball
Wed Dec 23 06:15:34 EST 2015
"Joan and I are honored to join you in your fight. You obviously know that your attitude toward your illness is important. Our thoughts are with you. Joan & Ron Bassey"
Ronald D. Bassey
Mon Dec 28 04:50:12 EST 2015
"Tom: Thanks for being an inspiration. Ed"
Edward Knell
Thu Dec 31 11:36:06 EST 2015
"Tom,keep up the positive attitude and staying in motion! We'll miss you at the Group meeting (who will take our picture?!) but you'll be there in spirit for sure!"
Sharon Quinn Dixon
Thu Dec 31 12:36:44 EST 2015
"Getting closer to your goal!"
Charles McCloskey
Thu Dec 31 02:24:19 EST 2015
"Keep walking, keep running and let cancer be the shadow that disappears when life turns a new day."
Nicole Harris
Thu Dec 31 11:27:02 EST 2015
"Best of Luck Tom"
Eric Brust
Wed Jan 6 02:44:35 EST 2016
"Wow, Mr Poster "Boy"!! Happy Birthday, wish I could donate a $$ for every year! "
Nancy Ryder
Tue Feb 9 09:50:22 EST 2016
"Your birthday wish is my command! Well, until you can enjoy that fine sipping whiskey again. MY wish for your birthday is for the JH trial to continue to work well for you. I look forward to wishing you a happy 72nd birthday this time next year."
Jodi Riley
Sat Feb 13 01:34:30 EST 2016
"Happy, healthy birthday Tom!! Take THAT, cancer!"
Kelly Rubin
Sat Feb 13 09:39:24 EST 2016
"Happy Birthday, Tom! "
Linda Schwartzstein
Sat Feb 13 10:16:30 EST 2016
"Keep on fighting!"
Gillian E
Sun Feb 14 03:39:17 EST 2016
" Tom, You continue to be a wonderful inspiration! Peggy and Jack"
margaret Sheehan
Tue Mar 8 07:21:52 EST 2016
"Your strength and determination are an inspiration. Keep fighting!"
Edward Knell
Thu Mar 10 12:35:36 EST 2016
"Tom: This is a small way of saying thanks for being a positive influence on me at an important time in my life. I know you will beat this. Joe Siemer "
Joseph Siemer
Wed Mar 16 10:46:57 EDT 2016
"Keep up the good work, the positive spririt and "keep on "trucking" Sheri Dacso"
Sheryl Dacso
Sun Mar 27 07:07:51 EDT 2016
"Walking Tom--you are a positive inspiration, cheerleader, coach, mentor, and friend. Thank you for continuing the fight and for fighting for others who can't. You are my hero! 💜 Love, Cindy"
Cindy Cowne
Sun Mar 27 12:36:15 EDT 2016
"Thanks for the inspiration Tom!"
Krista Paquin
Mon Mar 28 09:32:55 EDT 2016
"You're with me on every half marathon I do this year. There's going to be 50, so lace it up! I am so glad we met at the Napa to Sonoma half marathon many moons ago :) You are the Best! "
Sally Lynch
Mon Mar 28 02:23:23 EDT 2016
"You are an inspiration Walking Tom! I believe that you are doing so well because of your positive attitude...the ability to see what is good no matter the circumstance. May you continue to be blessed as you shine a light for others. As my grandma, Mary Parker would say, " You can't be a beacon of your light doesn't shine." She passed away 25 years ago this fall from complications of Leukemia. She was diagnosed one week & gone the next. I miss her everyday. Thank you for sharing your journey with me & so many others. May God strengthen you & give wisdom to those who care for you & support to your wife along this path you are on. "
Kattie Lewis
Sat Apr 2 09:51:29 EDT 2016
"We believe in you Tom. Keep on Truckin'. "
Elisa McClelland
Sat Apr 2 10:36:49 EDT 2016
"Hang in there Brother Farnam"
Don Thompson
Sun Apr 3 12:33:01 EDT 2016
"As a fellow cancer survivor, I know a bit of what you're going through, and there's no other way to say it ~ Cancer SUCKS! But we won't stop trying to fund & find a cure! (Sorry for the random dollar amount ~ more coming ~ this one was to use up a gift card!)"
Catherine Schlawin
Fri Apr 15 10:34:41 EDT 2016
"Hang Tough Tom!"
Catherine Schlawin
Fri Apr 15 10:36:16 EDT 2016
"You continue to inspire us. Our prayers and thoughts are for continued healing. "
Lawrenceburg Federal Bank
Wed May 4 05:20:37 EDT 2016
"Tom, So lucky to know you and look forward to seeing you soon. Cheri Kirkpatrick "
Cheri Kirkpatrick
Sun May 8 10:26:45 EDT 2016
"A small boost to your May success."
Gillian E
Thu May 26 02:17:41 EDT 2016
"I'm dedicating my gift to the memory of Jaye Williams, my son's wonderful first-grade teacher who fought pancreatic cancer for five years. "
Rebecca Noel
Thu May 26 07:28:49 EDT 2016
"Proud to be a part of Team Tom! I have lost many family members to cancer and hope to see a cure soon! Keep fighting Tom :)"
Catharine Yates
Thu May 26 09:32:24 EDT 2016
"It was so good to get together in April. You have faced a daunting challenge with determination and humor. Never give up! Best regards. "
Edward Knell
Thu May 26 03:04:36 EDT 2016
"Tom It's been my privilege to call you a friend. Go Team Tom"
Rebecca Smigel
Tue May 31 09:41:34 EDT 2016
"Keep walking, Tom! xoxoxo"
Rebecca Lind
Thu Jun 9 09:08:11 EDT 2016

My Fundraising Total

Raised:  $15,146.48
Goal:  $15,000
101%
101 %
My Team
Team Total:  $195,516.52
Goal:  $100,000
View team page

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 Memory Of

Bob Raleigh

My Thanks To

Edward Knell
Anonymous
Joseph Siemer
David Grant
Raymond Palmer
Karen E. Martin
Alison and Jay Mersh...
Craig Lasher
Marcia Wagner
Carol Myers
Michael Pietzsch
russell gaudreau
craig hoffman
Unspecified Donor
Rebecca Lind
Rebecca Smigel
Curt Schofield
Cheri Kirkpatrick
Lawrenceburg Federal...
Robert Ponsonby
Lori Gieleghem
Joy Mercer
David Rudow
Christopher Ezold
Vicki S Magasinn
Patty Waisner
Curt Schofield
Cindy Cowne
Catherine Schlawin
Brad Locke
JoAnne Lavin
Don Thompson
Elisa McClelland
Julie Michael
margaret Sheehan
Kelly Rubin
Peggy and Jack Sheeh...
Darlene Goltz
Michael Solomon
Kelly Rubin
Gretchen Williams
Anonymous
Dan Ramsey
Sally Lynch
Stephen Heiny
Nancy Ryder
Gary Hartmann
Jan Schoenbauer
Shelly Scavia
Julie Michael
Andrew Downs
Gillian E
Catherine Schlawin
Gillian E
Edward Knell
Edward Knell
Paula McNichols
edward williams
Eric Brust
Sharon Quinn Dixon
Joel Horowitz
Jim Egleston
Charlie Johnson
William Piper
Carey Ragels
J Dennis Smelser
Edward Williams
Joy Mercer
Sheryl Dacso
Jennifer Berman
Jeffrey Davis
Andrew Chisholm
Ben Netter
John Rashke
ALSON MARTIN
Francis Kovacs-Colon...
Linda Schwartzstein
Karen Rotgin-Bialek
Kattie Lewis
Chuck and Raini Kimb...
Nicole Harris
Rebecca Noel
Krista Paquin
Diane j
Ronald D. Bassey
Michael Solomon
Sean Duggan and the ...
Ann Little
Tom and Janet Mug
Sheryl Dacso
Louis Diamond
Myron E. Sildon
Louis Diamond
Barbara Rothstein
Steve Fleddermann
Roberta Watson
Jodi Riley
Stephanie Kaufman
Charles McCloskey
Johanna Berkson
Patty Beare
Linda Adams
LEODA PIPPITT
Gary Kushner
Catharine Yates
Arthur Feller
Nancy and John Jacob...

Supporter Comments

"Dear Tom, I'm rooting for you, your team, and your fight against blood cancer! Love, Kelly"
Kelly Rubin
Wed Sep 2 08:54:21 EDT 2015
"Keep fighting the good fight, my friend!"
Michael Solomon
Thu Sep 3 12:19:08 EDT 2015
"Good Luck Tom."
Curt Schofield
Thu Sep 3 10:28:49 EDT 2015
"Our very best wishes to you, Tom. Mike and Ellen"
Michael Pietzsch
Sat Sep 5 02:06:24 EDT 2015
"We are Proud of You for the person that you are, Tom."
Francis Kovacs-Colon
Sat Sep 5 03:50:49 EDT 2015
"Tom - Keep up the fight. Lots of folks all over the US are pulling for you!! Al Martin"
ALSON MARTIN
Sun Sep 6 11:00:01 EDT 2015
"Tom, Win this battle. You're too tough to loose. Lou"
Louis Diamond
Sun Sep 6 11:29:05 EDT 2015
"I'm thinking of you, missing you, and happy to be on your team, donating to what you believe is such a good cause."
Vicki S Magasinn
Mon Sep 7 08:21:33 EDT 2015
"Tom, your spirit and attitude are the best! I know that will make all the difference for you. We will continue to root for you. Carol"
Carol Myers
Tue Sep 8 10:50:28 EDT 2015
"Good luck in your fight Tom. With your positive attitude, I know you'll be successful. Gary"
Gary Kushner
Tue Sep 8 11:14:04 EDT 2015
"Take care Tom. Your friends, Ron Waldheger, Mike Coyne and Jim Egleston."
Jim Egleston
Tue Sep 8 11:41:24 EDT 2015
"Tom: Thank you for sharing the news of your battle. I am honored to join your team and want to wish you success and comfort, and best wishes and strength to your cheerleader-in-chief, Naomi. Please stay in touch. My prayers will will with both of you. Myron Sildon"
Myron E. Sildon
Tue Sep 8 12:10:44 EDT 2015
"I'm pulling for you Tom. Roberta Watson"
Roberta Watson
Tue Sep 8 03:35:23 EDT 2015
"Dear Tom: With all the very best wishes. Your dear friend, Marcia Wagner"
Marcia Wagner
Tue Sep 8 03:50:51 EDT 2015
"Tom and Naomi - we are rooting for you!"
Christopher Ezold
Tue Sep 8 04:55:53 EDT 2015
"Tom--Best wishes always to Naomi and you."
Joel Horowitz
Wed Sep 9 04:15:50 EDT 2015
"Tom - Thanks for sharing with SFIG. Best wishes for you on this journey. Your road ahead may get rough ahead, but the view from those windy, rough trails is always the best. Good luck! "
Steve Fleddermann
Wed Sep 9 08:05:49 EDT 2015
"Keep up the good fight Tom. I know you can be a survivor! John"
John Rashke
Mon Sep 14 05:37:28 EDT 2015
"With our best wishes to you, Nancy and John Jacobson"
Nancy and John Jacobson
Tue Sep 15 01:19:36 EDT 2015
"Best wishes to you Tom. Prayers for your health. Donating in memory of my mother. Thank you for your fund raising efforts."
Anonymous user
Tue Sep 15 05:45:13 EDT 2015
"YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CHARITABLE AT HEART. NOT JUST IN RAISING $$$ BUT IN YOUR FRIENDSHIP. WE WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS WITH YOUR TREATMENTS. WE WILL THINK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE GOOD DEEDS YOU REPRESENT. JANICE AND STEVE"
Anonymous user
Thu Sep 17 06:13:32 EDT 2015
"Keep up the good work. We are home and proceeding with packing, etc. As always you are in our prayers. Paula and Mac"
Paula McNichols
Thu Sep 24 10:08:33 EDT 2015
"Tom, Great news. Keep up the good work, and raise a lot of money to help others who are going through the same battle you are. Lou Diamond"
Louis Diamond
Mon Oct 5 09:45:21 EDT 2015
"In honor of my friend, Tom Farnum, who is showing us all what real courage looks like! It's an honor to know men like Tom who possess such strength and character. Hopefully we will all see a day in our lifetimes when donations will no longer be needed for causes like this because a cure has been found!"
Raymond Palmer
Tue Oct 6 11:46:21 EDT 2015
"Tom I feel honored to donate for the cause on your behalf. I sure miss your smiles and hats. Still praying, you've been on my mind lately, as a matter of fact, I just asked Robyn yesterday about you. Remember where 2 or 3 are gathered in HIS name HE'S in the mist. Remember Jesus not only took the stripes on the cross for just Salvation but for healing as well. Thanks for keeping us posted. "
LEODA PIPPITT
Thu Oct 8 08:10:45 EDT 2015
"Keep Fighting Tom!"
Ben Netter
Thu Oct 8 03:50:36 EDT 2015
"Tom, I am a 356'er and my wife Lynn and I along friends and fellow 356'ers Larry and Bonnie Frazier look forward to your continued recovery. Maintain your physical and mental strength knowing that your friends and family will have you in their prayers and your oncologists will be focused in seeing that you received the best treatment that our country can supply. Look to see you at one of our future POG outings. David Grant"
David Grant
Fri Oct 9 06:48:07 EDT 2015
"Tom has been an inspiration to us all in his steadfast commitment to this cause. This one's for him. Sheri Dacso"
Sheryl Dacso
Sun Oct 11 12:28:02 EDT 2015
"Tom, Keep up the fight. All of your friends in St. Louis are pulling for you. Best wishes. Tom and Janet "
Tom and Janet Mug
Sun Oct 11 06:14:23 EDT 2015
"So happy to hear the treatments are lessening the pain and shrinking the tumors."
Carey Ragels
Tue Oct 13 06:15:11 EDT 2015
"One day at a time - one step at a time...continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers."
Darlene Goltz
Tue Oct 13 06:55:21 EDT 2015
"Stay strong and keep fighting!"
Barbara Rothstein
Tue Oct 13 08:28:35 EDT 2015
"Keep heading in the right direction one step at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
Linda Adams
Tue Oct 13 11:50:17 EDT 2015
"Well dear Thomas, I did it, and chanting your name as I walked today's course shaved a full four minutes off last year's time. Watch the mails: you "walked" with me, so I'm sending you the lucky penny that gave me speed and strength for all those miles. Sending you love and healing strength, good sir, and courage and love to your beatiful Naomi. You inspire me!"
Lori Gieleghem
Sun Oct 18 04:32:45 EDT 2015
"Donation made on Behalf Of Thomas C. Farnam, for his kindness."
Shelly Scavia
Tue Oct 20 02:46:22 EDT 2015
"Stay strong! Best Wishes from Moneta Group, Sean Duggan and the Retirement Plan Team"
Sean Duggan and the Retirement Plan Team
Wed Oct 21 09:37:47 EDT 2015
"Thanks for the use of your pop-up tent. Janxxoo"
Jan Schoenbauer
Thu Oct 22 12:36:37 EDT 2015
"Great hearing from you, Tom. I hope you are stronger each day."
Andrew Chisholm
Sun Nov 1 09:15:03 EST 2015
"My thoughts are with you Tom, and with your family. My first wife, Cissy, died of cancer in 1976 and my second wife, Lesly, died of abdominal cancer in 2014, so I know what that experience is like. I am wishing you nothing but the best. Hang in there. Yours in the Bond, Jeff Davis"
Jeffrey Davis
Wed Dec 2 08:43:53 EST 2015
"You ROCK Tom! Best to the team!"
Gary Hartmann
Thu Dec 3 08:07:21 EST 2015
"Keep on keeping on, Tom!!"
Arthur Feller
Mon Dec 7 10:52:40 EST 2015
" Tom, Your spirit and determination is such a gift! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this holiday time. Peggy and Jack"
Peggy and Jack Sheehan
Tue Dec 8 10:17:03 EST 2015
"Tom, you and Naomi, are an inspiration. We know you are fighting a tough battle; and we know you are doing it with grace and dignity. Wishing we could knock that mountain lion off the mountain. With love, from Alison and Jay Mershon. "
Alison and Jay Mershon
Wed Dec 9 03:05:48 EST 2015
"Merry Christmas, Tom and Naomi!"
Michael Solomon
Tue Dec 22 09:07:23 EST 2015
"Wishing you all the best for a happy and HEALTHY new year -- and a return to marathons. -jo "
Johanna Berkson
Tue Dec 22 02:24:36 EST 2015
"Thanks for sharing your story - thinking about you both and sending good thoughts!"
Chuck and Raini Kimball
Wed Dec 23 06:15:34 EST 2015
"Joan and I are honored to join you in your fight. You obviously know that your attitude toward your illness is important. Our thoughts are with you. Joan & Ron Bassey"
Ronald D. Bassey
Mon Dec 28 04:50:12 EST 2015
"Tom: Thanks for being an inspiration. Ed"
Edward Knell
Thu Dec 31 11:36:06 EST 2015
"Tom,keep up the positive attitude and staying in motion! We'll miss you at the Group meeting (who will take our picture?!) but you'll be there in spirit for sure!"
Sharon Quinn Dixon
Thu Dec 31 12:36:44 EST 2015
"Getting closer to your goal!"
Charles McCloskey
Thu Dec 31 02:24:19 EST 2015
"Keep walking, keep running and let cancer be the shadow that disappears when life turns a new day."
Nicole Harris
Thu Dec 31 11:27:02 EST 2015
"Best of Luck Tom"
Eric Brust
Wed Jan 6 02:44:35 EST 2016
"Wow, Mr Poster "Boy"!! Happy Birthday, wish I could donate a $$ for every year! "
Nancy Ryder
Tue Feb 9 09:50:22 EST 2016
"Your birthday wish is my command! Well, until you can enjoy that fine sipping whiskey again. MY wish for your birthday is for the JH trial to continue to work well for you. I look forward to wishing you a happy 72nd birthday this time next year."
Jodi Riley
Sat Feb 13 01:34:30 EST 2016
"Happy, healthy birthday Tom!! Take THAT, cancer!"
Kelly Rubin
Sat Feb 13 09:39:24 EST 2016
"Happy Birthday, Tom! "
Linda Schwartzstein
Sat Feb 13 10:16:30 EST 2016
"Keep on fighting!"
Gillian E
Sun Feb 14 03:39:17 EST 2016
" Tom, You continue to be a wonderful inspiration! Peggy and Jack"
margaret Sheehan
Tue Mar 8 07:21:52 EST 2016
"Your strength and determination are an inspiration. Keep fighting!"
Edward Knell
Thu Mar 10 12:35:36 EST 2016
"Tom: This is a small way of saying thanks for being a positive influence on me at an important time in my life. I know you will beat this. Joe Siemer "
Joseph Siemer
Wed Mar 16 10:46:57 EDT 2016
"Keep up the good work, the positive spririt and "keep on "trucking" Sheri Dacso"
Sheryl Dacso
Sun Mar 27 07:07:51 EDT 2016
"Walking Tom--you are a positive inspiration, cheerleader, coach, mentor, and friend. Thank you for continuing the fight and for fighting for others who can't. You are my hero! 💜 Love, Cindy"
Cindy Cowne
Sun Mar 27 12:36:15 EDT 2016
"Thanks for the inspiration Tom!"
Krista Paquin
Mon Mar 28 09:32:55 EDT 2016
"You're with me on every half marathon I do this year. There's going to be 50, so lace it up! I am so glad we met at the Napa to Sonoma half marathon many moons ago :) You are the Best! "
Sally Lynch
Mon Mar 28 02:23:23 EDT 2016
"You are an inspiration Walking Tom! I believe that you are doing so well because of your positive attitude...the ability to see what is good no matter the circumstance. May you continue to be blessed as you shine a light for others. As my grandma, Mary Parker would say, " You can't be a beacon of your light doesn't shine." She passed away 25 years ago this fall from complications of Leukemia. She was diagnosed one week & gone the next. I miss her everyday. Thank you for sharing your journey with me & so many others. May God strengthen you & give wisdom to those who care for you & support to your wife along this path you are on. "
Kattie Lewis
Sat Apr 2 09:51:29 EDT 2016
"We believe in you Tom. Keep on Truckin'. "
Elisa McClelland
Sat Apr 2 10:36:49 EDT 2016
"Hang in there Brother Farnam"
Don Thompson
Sun Apr 3 12:33:01 EDT 2016
"As a fellow cancer survivor, I know a bit of what you're going through, and there's no other way to say it ~ Cancer SUCKS! But we won't stop trying to fund & find a cure! (Sorry for the random dollar amount ~ more coming ~ this one was to use up a gift card!)"
Catherine Schlawin
Fri Apr 15 10:34:41 EDT 2016
"Hang Tough Tom!"
Catherine Schlawin
Fri Apr 15 10:36:16 EDT 2016
"You continue to inspire us. Our prayers and thoughts are for continued healing. "
Lawrenceburg Federal Bank
Wed May 4 05:20:37 EDT 2016
"Tom, So lucky to know you and look forward to seeing you soon. Cheri Kirkpatrick "
Cheri Kirkpatrick
Sun May 8 10:26:45 EDT 2016
"A small boost to your May success."
Gillian E
Thu May 26 02:17:41 EDT 2016
"I'm dedicating my gift to the memory of Jaye Williams, my son's wonderful first-grade teacher who fought pancreatic cancer for five years. "
Rebecca Noel
Thu May 26 07:28:49 EDT 2016
"Proud to be a part of Team Tom! I have lost many family members to cancer and hope to see a cure soon! Keep fighting Tom :)"
Catharine Yates
Thu May 26 09:32:24 EDT 2016
"It was so good to get together in April. You have faced a daunting challenge with determination and humor. Never give up! Best regards. "
Edward Knell
Thu May 26 03:04:36 EDT 2016
"Tom It's been my privilege to call you a friend. Go Team Tom"
Rebecca Smigel
Tue May 31 09:41:34 EDT 2016
"Keep walking, Tom! xoxoxo"
Rebecca Lind
Thu Jun 9 09:08:11 EDT 2016
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