Screw Cancer. Ride Bikes.

Screw Cancer. Ride Bikes.
Jan 21, 2010 by David Swider

Racing to Save Lives


Welcome friends,


As you probably know, Tina, my wife, was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma last August. While I have felt largely powerless in my ability to effect any improvement in her situation, she has recovered enough that I can direct some of my efforts toward helping eliminate blood cancers.


To that end, I'm training to ride a 100 mile bicycle ride on June 6, 2010 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 leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!

With the amazing support and response we've had, I've raised my goal to $10,000, fully four times the amount suggested. Fundraising will continue into May, so we've got plenty of time to keep Screw Cancer. Ride Bikes. moving ahead.

I'm riding for Tina, but I'm also riding for Mr. Disaster and a friend of mine's wife, Rosie Horton. There are three people I know that are working through Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, so this is a very personal effort for me.


I'm also riding in memory of my friend Luca's dad and my friend Dave's folks. The number of people I know that have been touched by NHL is staggering.


Edit 1/31/10: It's official. She's in remission! Friday was a day we couldn't have envisioned a couple months ago when she was in the hospital. Thanks to all that offered their prayers, support and thoughts. We're deeply indebted to you all.


Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission. Both Tina and I deeply appreciate your support with this effort. Every time I'm slowly grinding up a long climb, thinking about how miserable I am, I consider the fight she's been through and it spurs me on.


I hope you will visit my web site often.

Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your

support!


Peace and Love to all,


dave + tina

screw cancer. ride bikes.
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    "I am so proud of you Dave! You are going to cherish this experience for the rest of your life. Enjoy every moment, even those really really long rides when your ass hurts like crazy. It is all worth it! GO TEAM!"
     

    Melissa, Mike & Madison Lyon

    Thu Jan 21 06:55:25 EST 2010

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    "A buck a mile Dave - good luck!"
     

    Colby Teller

    Thu Jan 21 07:43:44 EST 2010

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    "For Tina and Preston. God bless."
     

    lewismedlock

    Thu Jan 21 11:11:51 EST 2010

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    "Go Dave! See you in June!"
     

    Francisco

    Thu Jan 21 11:56:02 EST 2010

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    "KICK IT!"
     

    BubbaZanetti & Emily

    Fri Jan 22 12:18:26 EST 2010

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    "Way to go Dave! Best to you Tina!"
     

    Nils Menten

    Fri Jan 22 09:04:33 EST 2010

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    "We love you guys!"
     

    AceRph & Honey

    Fri Jan 22 10:39:20 EST 2010

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    "Best Wishes"
     

    Semper Fi

    Fri Jan 22 12:59:03 EST 2010

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    "Dave and Tina have been friends for a number of years. My wife Rosie as well has been diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma last June. This is a great cause and we support you both 150%. Love you Tina and God Bless."
     

    Ed & Rosie Horton

    Fri Jan 22 01:53:52 EST 2010

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    "Less Talk, More Monkey!!!"
     

    Anthony Ware

    Fri Jan 22 02:02:10 EST 2010

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    "for Tina. "
     

    Jarvis

    Fri Jan 22 04:28:50 EST 2010

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    "From a cancer survivor, wish you the best. :-) /"
     

    Sailesh Chandwani (/)

    Fri Jan 22 04:47:14 EST 2010

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    "Go for it, Dave. My son, Brian rode the 100 mi at Tahoe a few years ago for Leukemia. Good luck to you and Tina"
     

    Karol Patzer

    Fri Jan 22 04:49:16 EST 2010

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    "As a recent survivor myself, and new (for me) bmw owner in Michigan, I'm honored to be able to donate to the cause."
     

    Don McIntyre

    Fri Jan 22 08:19:43 EST 2010

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    "kick butt!"
     

    Alan Disher

    Fri Jan 22 08:34:14 EST 2010

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    "Roll, Davey, Roll!"
     

    Hugh Jasse

    Fri Jan 22 08:54:36 EST 2010

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    "Glad to help, and best wishes from North Dakota!"
     

    Rich Pelton

    Fri Jan 22 09:28:41 EST 2010

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    "Dave, I have a photo from a long ago rally on my wall at work.. you, me and Tina in a group hug. It helps keep me sane sometimes. Please give Tina my best."
     

    Don Eilenberger

    Fri Jan 22 10:53:45 EST 2010

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    "Thank you, Dave! Frank & Gloria"
     

    Frank Novatsky

    Sat Jan 23 01:31:43 EST 2010

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    "GO Dave GO!"
     

    Jay Ritchie

    Sat Jan 23 07:44:25 EST 2010

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    "Tina- Here's to you superwoman! Beat that cancer down. "
     

    Honu (Ky)

    Sat Jan 23 01:15:34 EST 2010

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    "Go Dave!! My father was not as successful in his fight with cancer, but I know Tina can beat this! - Love, Luca and Jen"
     

    Luca & Jennifer Rattazzi

    Sat Jan 23 01:15:37 EST 2010

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    "Go Dave Go!!! One of my favorite books as a kid, Go Dog GO!!!!! I think you will get it!!! Tina, Racing for you this year!! Stickers on the mighty HP-2"
     

    Doug Mo

    Mon Jan 25 11:22:34 EST 2010

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    "FCRB!"
     

    Sheriff Sarah and ARGHNut

    Mon Jan 25 12:29:58 EST 2010

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    "Best thoughts and prayers for Tina and Dave."
     

    Eurobiker

    Mon Jan 25 10:57:59 EST 2010

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    "Kick Butt you guys!"
     

    NHBill

    Wed Jan 27 09:22:08 EST 2010

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    "ADV Riders .... Pork Butt and Hutch451."
     

    Diageo Importers Of Guinness

    Wed Jan 27 12:31:07 EST 2010

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    "Sent with much love"
     

    conrad sudduth

    Wed Jan 27 01:40:48 EST 2010

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    "For Tina and Rosie - Way to go Swiderman! "
     

    Brennen & Marilyn Kelly

    Thu Jan 28 11:18:07 EST 2010

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    "You are both winners!"
     

    Greg Feeler

    Fri Jan 29 11:44:40 EST 2010

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    "We are so proud of U2. You are both an inspiration to us, and as close as you were, you are NOW, even closer. Peace, Mr. and Mrs. Guitar"
     

    Guitar

    Sun Jan 31 03:24:04 EST 2010

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    "Kick ass, Dave!"
     

    Colombo

    Mon Feb 01 11:18:03 EST 2010

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    "Tear it up Dave - Congrats to you and Tina on the good news!!!!"
     

    Anna Richards

    Fri Feb 05 08:18:51 EST 2010

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    "Cheers, mate...and all the best to you both"
     

    Jinx

    Wed Feb 10 01:46:56 EST 2010

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    "All my best to you and Tina!"
     

    Bueller

    Wed Feb 10 03:08:08 EST 2010

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    "Dave, ride with joy. Tina, my heart is with you."
     

    Shogs

    Sat Feb 20 08:39:02 EST 2010

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    "I'm SO happy to hear the good news about Tina! Best of luck on your ride and on your and Tina's continued journey :-)"
     

    Stephen Anderson

    Wed Feb 24 09:17:14 EST 2010

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    "For those we have lost, for those you might save, and for Tina so she needs tweezers again, that's why. "
     

    Deb Macchi

    Wed Feb 24 02:35:59 EST 2010

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    "Go Dave! For Tina, Preston and my Father in Law, Pete."
     

    Mike Scherhaufer

    Thu Feb 25 07:57:09 EST 2010

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    "SCRB Stickers from the annual Yankee Beemer Bash! Best wishes to Dave and Tina from the YB's!"
     

    YBBashStickers

    Fri Feb 26 10:44:44 EST 2010

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    "Screw cancer indeed. Ride hard and leave it all on the pavement!"
     

    Andrew & Jessie

    Sat Feb 27 01:09:40 EST 2010

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    "You two go!"
     

    jgr451

    Tue Mar 02 02:36:58 EST 2010

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    "I think of you folks often. Fight the good fight."
     

    Bill Mayer

    Tue Mar 02 07:29:37 EST 2010

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    "Mom's latest scan not so good. Go Dave!"
     

    Mr Pou

    Fri Mar 05 12:22:33 EST 2010

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    "Go Dave and Tina!"
     

    slackmeyer

    Sat Mar 06 08:08:20 EST 2010

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    "Hooray for Tina!"
     

    lee Jones

    Fri Mar 26 05:32:08 EDT 2010

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    "Thanks for all that you two have shared. I know you have enriched the lives of many people. Prayers sent. Peace, earwig"
     

    earwig

    Tue Mar 30 04:16:13 EDT 2010

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    "I don't have a job, but I got a few $$ to spare! "
     

    Laoch

    Tue Mar 30 08:27:29 EDT 2010

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    "Screw Cancer......"
     

    "9Dave"

    Thu Apr 01 07:24:48 EDT 2010

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    "Best wishes and good luck with Tina's recovery."
     

    Joel "kdog" Gringorten

    Mon Apr 12 09:25:32 EDT 2010

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    "Congratulations to you both on remission! Melissa passed along your link and I want to help. I'm training for TNT, too--a marathon in Anchorage. All the best in your ride. Fight on!"
     

    Virginia Garner

    Tue Apr 20 03:33:27 EDT 2010

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    " Go Dave & Tina! Go!"
     

    John Brown

    Wed Apr 21 11:34:34 EDT 2010

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    "Dave ("S.L." Swider). You and Tina have been so inspiring. BTW thanks for the stickers!"
     

    Corinne Char

    Thu May 20 01:57:52 EDT 2010

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    "Enjoy your ride Dave! 100 miles of beauty await you."
     

    Ian Clements

    Sat May 22 06:54:47 EDT 2010

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    "Go get 'em!"
     

    Suzan

    Sat May 29 10:01:33 EDT 2010

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    "Have a GREAT ride! and THANKS for bringing awareness of this to the ADV community. "
     

    Lady3jane

    Thu Jun 03 06:27:09 EDT 2010

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    "Just saw your advrider thread this morning, Sun June 6th. Right now I'm sure you're hammering up a long, steep grade....tear it up! Best of luck for Tina and your quest to fight cancer. thank you, BicyclePhil"
     

    Phillip Bowman

    Sun Jun 06 02:26:48 EDT 2010

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $15,740.00 | Goal: $15,000.00
 
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In Honor of

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