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Racing to Save Lives


Welcome to my Team In Training home page.


I'm training to participate in The Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon 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 and personally for Kathy Rodgers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!


Kathy's Story-

Wife, Mom, Teacher, Coach

My "Patient Hero" !


Kathy has an extremely rare form of Lymphoma- its official name is:

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)- Gamma Delta Strain


There have only been about 30 cases documented of this specific strain of CTCL and 90% of the people die from the disease within 2 years. There is no known cure for this disease. Kath was diagnosed with this disease 3.5 years ago. She showed signs of this disease 9 years ago, but they were not sure what it was until exactly 3.5 years ago. So Kath is breaking all the rules as far as living with this disease. Kath has been on several types of medications including Chemotherapy, clinical trials, and radiation treatments over the last 5 years years. No matter what meds they give her, the disease does not regress nor go into remission, but the good news is that it has not yet gone to anything internal. It has spread across her lower body on the skin as lessions, and is highly concentrated on her legs . It has spread onto a few spots on her upper body over the last year, but we still reamain optimistic that they will find a miracle drug that will reverse its progress.


Through her doctors at the Univerity of Penn. Kath's "case" has been represented and discussed at National CTCL seminars across the country, and doctors from Stanford and several other hospitals are keeping track of Kaths status several times a year through Dr.Ellen Kim and Dr. Sunita Nasta at Penn.


Through the duration of my training I keep Kathy in mind me to remind why this cause is so extremely important. Her strength to battle this disease motivates me everyday to train harder. On race day I will be wearing a bracelet for Kathy in her honor.


Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In

Training and help advance LLS's mission.


I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back

frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!


Natalie Horner

Last Edited on: 06/11/2009

34 comments

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    "Yaaaay Natalie! So excited for you! Good luck with training and the rest of your fundraising!!"
     

    Liz Janeczko

    Tue Feb 10 04:27:22 EST 2009

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    "You Go GirLie!!! I hope you raise Lots... what a great cause and I can't believe you are doing the Triathlon! "
     

    Stephanie Mahon

    Mon Feb 16 06:07:51 EST 2009

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    "Hi Natalie.. Thank you for supporting such a great cause.. It it so greatly needed!!! Good luck!! Margaret :)"
     

    Margaret Morales

    Tue Feb 17 08:48:40 EST 2009

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    "What a great cause. GOOD LUCK!!"
     

    Denise Savage

    Thu Feb 19 07:16:00 EST 2009

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    "Go Natalie! Booyah! Hopefully one of the triathlon events is cake eating. That seems like it would be more enjoyable. Yum!"
     

    Geoff Nichols

    Sun Mar 29 06:59:40 EDT 2009

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    "Good Luck, Nat! I'll be there cheering you on!!!"
     

    Heather Mercantini

    Tue Mar 31 10:13:57 EDT 2009

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    "Good Luck Natalie! You are clearly dedicated to making the world better by taking on this challenge. "
     

    Kathy Miller

    Tue Mar 31 11:02:42 EDT 2009

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    "I am SO PROUD OF YOU!! We'll be cheering you on!! Love u, bunches! "
     

    Michelle Earley

    Thu Apr 02 03:54:11 EDT 2009

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    "I can totally relate to how you feel for your cause!!! Keep up the good work! GODD LUCK! Hugs!"
     

    Anita Biedrzycki

    Thu Apr 02 05:06:57 EDT 2009

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    "You go girl!"
     

    Tracy Wells

    Mon Apr 06 12:33:41 EDT 2009

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    "GO NATALIE…..You are the first person I know that is competing in a triathlon. I can’t believe that you are going to swim 1 mile, cycle 24 miles and run 6 miles all in one day, and to do this to raise money to help find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancer. YOU ARE AMAZING! You don’t know how much it means to me that you are honoring my sister-in-law Kathy. Kathy has been in our family for 26 years. She is a wonderful wife, an outstanding mother, a great sister and sister-in-law and a loving person. She is very special to all of us in our family and we love her very much. Kathy is a teacher’s aide for special needs kids. She and my brother Don, have two great kids who attend Cherokee high school. She was a Competitive Cheering Coach for approximately nine years to support her beautiful daughter, Kylie, who has been a cheerleader for many years. She also supports her son, Drake, who is an excellent athlete, by attending all of his games throughout the years. Currently she is going through chemo treatments and when she feels better, she still finds time to cut hair for friends and family. She is a beautiful woman who likes to dance and have fun. Kathy has a lot of family and she means the world to all of us. Thank you for honoring such a special person. We continue to keep her in our prayers and hope they find a cure for her Cancer real soon. We can’t wait to watch you cross the finish line on race day, June 28, 2009. We wish you Good Luck and send you all our love. Natalie, thanks for being OUR HERO."
     

    Jayne Vogel

    Wed Apr 08 11:02:17 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, Thank you so much for doing this for Kathy. She is my niece by marriage (Don is my special nephew) and both are my dear friends.They named their daughter after my deceased daughter and touched my heart. I love her so and want her around for a long time. She is a fun person to be around and we laugh alot. She's a great wife and awesome mom that is very involved with her children. My family loves her very much and we need her in our lives. Thank you again."
     

    Kath's Aunt Rosey

    Wed Apr 08 02:06:18 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, Thanks for doing this for my neice Kathy. I love her very much and hope for a cure."
     

    Kathy's Uncle Den

    Wed Apr 08 03:00:19 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, thanks for giving your time and effort to this event. It takes a special person to do what your doing. It means alot to our family that you are honoring Kathy who is a special person in our lives."
     

    Scott Vogel

    Wed Apr 08 09:33:26 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, Thank you so much for supporting this cause and especially for honoring my daughter-in-law, Kathy. As you know by now, Kathy is loved by many people, both family and friends. When my son, Don, told the family of this wonderful girl he would marry, I then realized, because of how special he is, that she must be a very wonderful person for him to love so much. She has always been fair, happy, giving, appreciative and a loving wife and mother. Her children, Kylie and Drake, are lucky to have Kathy as their mother, whom we all want around for a long long time. With all our prayers and your kindness, I know that it just makes her more determined to fight hard and enjoy her family friends for many years to come. Thanks and God Bless!"
     

    BJ Rodgers

    Thu May 28 01:47:00 EDT 2009

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    "I am very proud of you for supporting a great cause as well as the physical challenge. Good Luck Natalie!!"
     

    Tanya

    Sun Apr 12 06:46:43 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, I am so proud of you. You really put so much time and effort into this cause and I think you are truly amazing. You have always inspired me, but this is a wonderful thing and a great accomplishment!! Just so you know, you are a great role model & sister =) Can't wait to see you kick butt in this race. Love you lots- Ris"
     

    Marissa

    Fri Apr 17 02:58:02 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, Thank you for performing this amazing act of kindness. Kathy has been one of my very best friends since I moved to Marlton 10 years ago. She is an amazing person with a heart of gold. I thank God that he has afforded me the opportunity to have a friend like Kathy...and I cannot forget her wonderful husband Don too! I pray every day for a cure, and with your generousity, hard work and dedication to this cause, hopefully we will be that much closer to finding a cure to this horrible disease."
     

    Maggie & Joe McGrath

    Tue May 12 10:29:48 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, I can't even begin to describe how much I appreciate what you are doing in honor of my Mom. It takes an amazing person to work this hard in the name of someone else. My Mom is the most important person in my life, and it breaks my heart every second of every day knowing that such an incredible women has been hampered with such a sad illness. She has the most positive outlook on life, and does anything humanly possible to put her family first and keep us happy. I can't wait for you meet her, you will see that she brings a poweful vibe of cheer with her wherever she goes, and I guarentee you will laugh at her querky personality, and fall in love with her as much as we all do. I wish the whole world could know my Mom and her story. She is living proof of a miracle, and shows all of those around her what true effort, determination, and the will to live truely is. This woman is my angel. Thank you Natalie, and everyone else for caring, praying, and helping her in every way."
     

    Kylie Rodgers

    Sun May 17 01:57:10 EDT 2009

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    "Dear Kathy, I am one of Anne's friends. I met you one time. Just want you to know that everyone is pulling for you. God Bless you! Linda"
     

    linda baker

    Thu May 21 10:34:46 EDT 2009

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    "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing a triathalon in honor of my daughter Kathy Rodgers. She is the youngest of my 5 children, so you could say she will "always" be "my baby". I will be forever greatful to you, and you will be in my prayers. God Bless!"
     

    Mrs. Pat Phelan

    Sat May 23 10:32:15 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, I thank you with all my heart for all of your hard work for my sister Kathy. You and her are true inspirations. God Bless"
     

    John & Maureen Phelan

    Tue May 26 10:04:50 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, thank you for doing such a great thing for our niece. Kathy is such a special person. She is so strong, pushes herself to have a normal life and does everything for family. We admire and love Kathy so much. Thank you again."
     

    Son & Rita Duffy

    Tue May 26 09:49:51 EDT 2009

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    "Hi Natalie, my name is Donna, I am Kathy's sister. I want to start by thanking you for sponsoring my sister, a Triathlon takes alot of your time, hardwork & training. It takes a special person to pick a cause, which is in need of much research, and to help raise funds for it, whether it directly effects your life or it does not ! It also takes a special person to fight the disease and my sister is that very special person. I am an optimist, and believe all things happen for a reason, although I have yet to understand why this is happening to my sister, nor the REASON ?? ( I am working on that ! ) But I am sure that you have come into my sister life for a very good reason. With your help in funding research, Kathy's determination, the love, the care, prayers & support of her family & friends she will beat this MONSTER ! So I THANK YOU again... I need my little sis in my life always, she is my strength. Kathy's the BEST sis,aunt,godmother, we all love her!!! Family is Kathy's world as she is ours. "
     

    Ron, Donna, David & Shanna Costello

    Wed May 27 07:01:47 EDT 2009

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    "Dear Kathy We are all keeping you in our prayers. We had so many good and bad times with cheerleading I know you will pull through this! See you at the football games! Love you! "
     

    Denise Dietzmann

    Fri May 29 08:57:09 EDT 2009

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    "It touches my heart to know that there are people like you in the world. You will be running not only for Kathy but also for my sister who suffered from a rare form of Lymphoma. My family and I will be cheering you on and will continue to keep Kathy and her family in our hearts and our prayers during this difficult struggle. Love priscilla and family"
     

    Priscilla Mascuilli

    Fri May 29 02:58:10 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, It is so hard to find such a unselfish person that is willing to help better anothers life; whom she did not know until last week. You have touched our sister's heart as well as her family in a special way. We can not thank you enough. Kathy is the strength, sparkle, and shine of our family chain. God Bless!"
     

    Dan, Diana, & Girls

    Fri May 29 11:34:07 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, Thank you for honoring Kathy. She is very dear to us. You are in our prayers. God Bless. "
     

    Mr. and Mrs. Cat

    Fri May 29 11:37:11 EDT 2009

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    "Dear Natalie, Thank you for all the work you are doing for Kathy. Love, Sheila Spice"
     

    Sheila Benson

    Mon Jun 08 02:06:36 EDT 2009

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    "Thank You Natalie Horner for what you are doing for our Kathy. She is a very special person to all the people in her life, and will always be one of the best in our family."
     

    Anne Rodgers

    Fri Jun 05 09:39:07 EDT 2009

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    "Three cheers for you and Kathy - I have CTCL and it's so hard to find even docs who know anything about it. It's fantastic that you're helping promote awareness."
     

    Anonymous

    Fri Jun 12 07:03:12 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, thank you so much for everything you are doing for this cause, and for honoring my mom. When I first saw this page all I could do was smile. To know that other people are taking action for this blows me away. You are a very amazing person. You see my moms loud, and joy filled personality, and you know that you are doing all of this for the right person. I want to also thank everyone who is making donations and keeping my mom in your prayers."
     

    Drake Rodgers

    Mon Jun 15 11:14:35 EDT 2009

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    "Our prayers and strength go out to you....keep fighting the fight..."
     

    V's Family

    Wed Jun 17 08:24:52 EDT 2009

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    "Natalie, I want to first thank you for dedicating your time and physical efforts in participating in this event and raising money towards this cause. Second, I want to thank you for selecting my wife Kathy as the person you dedicated and honored in this triathlon. This entire event has been truly inspirational to our whole family and has touched my wife. Kath is so proud of the picture that was taken today - of you crossing the finish line and coasting to a stop to embrace her. By the way, Congratulations on finishing with an impressive time - I knew you could do it! I heard that the swimming aspect of the triathlon was extremely difficult; I can?t imagine swimming that far, yet with that many people around you bumping you all over the place. I also heard that you thought of my wife and used her for inspiration to push yourself through. Just know that you have become an example and an inspiration to Kath for all her future struggles. She will think of you when times are tough and it will get her through. Thank you for providing this opportunity for so many friends, family, and community to contribute with donations, phone calls, prayers, and well-wishes for Kath. You have truly raised awareness of CTCL, brought people together to support both you and Kath, and have shown everyone what a special person you are."
     

    Don Rodgers

    Mon Jun 29 09:28:15 EDT 2009

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $5,839.00 | Goal: $2,900.00
 
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In Honor of

Kathy Rodgers

My Thanks To

Cherokee Football Family $500.00
Joe Duffy $250.00
Natalie Horner $220.00
Natalie Horner $185.00
John & Maureen Phelan $150.00
Mrs. Pat Phelan $150.00
Don Rodgers $100.00
Drake Rodgers $100.00
Dan, Diana, & Girls $100.00
Elyse Thompson $100.00
priscilla mascuilli $100.00
Kylie Rodgers $100.00
Joseph Slawekiii $100.00
Kathleen Stephens $100.00
Tanya $100.00
Mary Stinglen Balog $100.00
Christina Horner $100.00
Denise Savage $100.00
Margaret Morales $75.00
Larchmont Imaging Assoc. $70.00
Heather Mercantini $60.00
Joseph Boland $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Colleen+Rich Howarth ... $50.00
Jeanie Kates $50.00
Ron and Kris Wildmann $50.00
Anne Rodgers $50.00
Edward Walter $50.00
Son & Rita Duffy $50.00
Lauren Beck $50.00
James Molimock $50.00
James Koss $50.00
BJ Rodgers $50.00
Kathy's Uncle Den $50.00
Kath's Aunt Rosey $50.00
Mary J. Oros $50.00
Tracy Wells $50.00
lisa fessenden $50.00
Donna DeVaney $50.00
Barbara Quinn $50.00
Larchmont Imaging Assoc. $46.00
Arnold Horner $40.00
Lia Medford $35.00
Kevin Lynch $35.00
Joseph Rapanotti $35.00
William Ferrara $30.00
Diana LaBrose $25.00
Mike & Kim Jackson $25.00
V's Family $25.00
Robert & Jennifer Agnoni $25.00
Chris, Jill, Tora, Devin ... $25.00
Karin & Craig Barlow $25.00
Todd and Charlene Powell $25.00
Deneen & Jeff Wood $25.00
Jaime Robb $25.00
John & Janine Fitzpatrick $25.00
Lindsay Furman $25.00
Mr. and Mrs. Cat $25.00
Julian Framo $25.00
Janine Schaub $25.00
Denise Dietzmann $25.00
Joseph Cruz $25.00
Lisa Luciotti $25.00
Alice Cherry $25.00
Sue Custer $25.00
Keating Realty Company $25.00
linda baker $25.00
Alyson Galen $25.00
Jean Dafeldecker $25.00
Jessica Gottardi $25.00
Maryellen Heagen $25.00
Matt McCormack $25.00
Mary Campbell $25.00
Melissa Walker $25.00
Laura Smith $25.00
Gina Artman $25.00
Mary Tapper $25.00
Elizabeth Dougherty $25.00
Allison Marshall $25.00
Michael Brodsky $25.00
Trisha Hobora $25.00
Terri Eells $25.00
Debra Short $25.00
Carl Ochs $25.00
Donna Wierzbicki $25.00
Marissa $25.00
stephen hermann $25.00
Scott Vogel $25.00
Suellen Stroud $25.00
Margaret Kelly $25.00
Linda Ewan $25.00
Kathryn Hurley $25.00
Jayne Vogel $25.00
Anita Biedrzycki $25.00
Michelle Earley $25.00
Denise Muchowski $25.00
Geoff Nichols $25.00
William Swenson $25.00
Heather Lynch $25.00
Diane Shafer $25.00
Stephanie Mahon $25.00
Michele Sauber $25.00
Sheila Benson $20.00
Donna Ciminera $20.00
Marjorie Fisher $20.00
Amie Oros $20.00
Larchmont Imaging Assoc $20.00
Christine Engallena $20.00
Frank Weincyzk $20.00
Larchmont Imaging Assoc. $18.00
Cherie Smith $10.00
Linda Sanford $10.00
Diane Bowker $10.00
Priscilla Mascuilli $5.00
Patty Lubrano $5.00
Ron, Donna, David & Shann...  
Maggie & Joe McGrath  
Kathy Miller  
Liz Janeczko