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Jan 15, 2019

A Father-Son Journey around Lake Tahoe 

On Sunday June 2, 2019 I will be participating in my 1st TEAM IN TRAING, Century Bike Ride. This year is very special to the Oliver Family as I wil be joining my dad Brad Oliver on his 8th trip around the lake.  While we are triaining in different state with our respective teams, we will be crossing the finishline together as father and son.

Together we will be joining over 1500 Cyclists in this 100-mile bike around Lake Tahoe to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.  As a member of Team in Training, we are raising funds to help find cures for blood cancers, as well as, ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

And together our goal is to raise $10,000 for cancer reasearch

 

I ride... 

 

To ACKNOWLEDGE that the SUN is indeed up, and we are all blessed each day.

To HONOR my mother, Anna Oliver, a 3 time survuvor of Annaplastic large Cell Lymphoma. (2000, 2009, 2016)

To HONOR my grandmother Nora Oliver, who recently lost her batte with lung cancer in December.

To HONOR my family and all the families that are affected by this truely horrible disease.

To HONOR and ENCOURAGE all those who are currenltly batteling cancer.

To HONOR all survivors

To THANK my Family: who have time and time again provided incredible support.

To THANK all Supporters:  For the hundreds of friends, family, and loved ones that have   supported the ABCDE family

GO TEAM………………… LONG MAY YOU RUN

 

The ABCDE Story

(Anna, Brad, Corbett, Delaney, Elianna), in brief:

CANCER ROUND ONE:

In November of 2000, with Corbett 3 years old, Delaney 1 1/2 years old, and Anna 26 weeks pregnant with Elianna, we got the Stage 4 Anaplastic Large T Cell Lymphoma diagnosis. On November 24, 2000, Anna started (what we now refer to as) her first battle with Cancer.  As we tried to “plan” the birth of our third child to time the birth with Anna’s chemo (while pregnant) regiment, the Good Lord and Eliana had their own plan.  In what turned out to be perfect timing for Anna’s health, Elianna came into this world on January 31st, 2001 by the grace of God, happy and heathy with HAIR, despite the baldness of her two parents (Brad by choice, Anna due to Chemotherapy). By mid-February of 2001, Anna was pronounced in remission. Blessings Abound!

CANCER ROUND TWO:

In July 2009, the cancer came back. This time, the doctors changed the chemotherapy protocol. Anna’s cancer regime was 2 rounds of Inpatient Chemotherapy, an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant, and a month of daily Radiation Therapy. All the while, Corbett was starting Middle School, and the Girls were in Elementary School. Step One was (2) 3-day stays a local hospital for the administering of a very toxic Chemo Regiment. Next, Anna went to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the Stem Cell Transplant, using her own cells. She spent 4 weeks in the “Out Patient” wing of the hospital there, away from our home/young children. In order to stay in the “outpatient wing”, we had to provide our own round-the-clock caregivers, and friends and family from around the country came in for days at a time to help, putting their lives on hold to live with and care for Anna in Omaha while I held down the fort in Kansas City. The kids and I spent every weekend we could with Anna, still trying to maintain a normal life in Kansas City.  After she came home, and some much-needed rest, Anna started a month-long daily radiation cycle.

Now September 8 is Anna’s Second Birthday, as that was the day she received her Stem Cells in Omaha.  Blessings Abound!

CANCER ROUND THREE:

Corbett, just a day before starting his Freshman year in college 1,000 miles away, Delaney, just starting her senior year in high school, and Elianna starting her Sophomore year in High School, had to hear that the cancer had returned, yet again, as Anna was diagnosed with cancer for third time on August 17, 2018. Anna started her treatment protocol with immunotherapy treatment. These relatively new cancer drugs actually target the Lymphoma and, with the help of the patient’s own immune system, kills it. This is absolutely amazing, and I am convinced that fundraisers like this one help bring new treatments like this about. After a very successful treatment, the doctors recommended an Allogeneic stem cell transplant with a MUD (Matched Unrelated Donor from the Bone Marrow Donor Registry). After a search, just one match out of 25 Million was found.  Unfortunately, this unknown volunteer did not show up for the doctors appointment, so the search turned to the Kids. After much testing and careful consideration, our team of doctors determined that Elianna would be the transplant donor. So, as Elianna was going thru the next level of testing, it was discovered she had a heart condition called Wolf Parkinson White, yet another hurdle for our family. Anna Started her transplant November 17th and was out of the house for 100 Days (26 days inpatient and over 80 days at my brother and sister-in-law’s house). Elianna donated her stem cells on November 23rd, and three months later, had heart surgery. The goal in a transplant is for the patient’s cells to “turn over” to 100% donor cells, and while Anna did reach 86% Elianna cells, in March, the transplant inexplicably started to turn. In April, we were informed that the transplant had officially failed. Today, despite a failed transplant, The SUN is up and Anna is healthy and provides a constant reminder of God’s grace! We are so very thankful – Blessings Abound   

Corbett and Brad.                                                               

 

 

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

"Son- Mom and I are so grateful and proud of your commitment to fight cancer by becoming a member of TEAM n TRAINING. It will be a day you never forget! GO TEAM"
Anna and Brad Oliver
Sun Feb 3 01:22:44 EST 2019
"My moms going through it too brother. I’m here if you need anything✊🏼"
Jared Moreda
Tue Mar 26 03:08:34 EDT 2019
"I’m broke but this awesome, good luck buddy "
Freddie Charlesworth
Tue Mar 26 03:51:28 EDT 2019
"I wear the purple ribbon on my handlebars with every ride. When the going gets tough, I get in the drops, squeeze the ribbon and handlebar and rememb"
Bill Hartong
Tue Mar 26 06:36:16 EDT 2019
"This goes out to Mama Oliver and anyone going through the fight, best of luck Corb🙏🏼"
Hailey Krotenberg
Tue Mar 26 06:57:49 EDT 2019
"Blessed to know this amazing family! You all continue to do amazing things ❤️🙏✝️!"
Jodi Sundquist
Tue Mar 26 09:31:33 EDT 2019
"Thank you for supporting a great charity. Giving back is so rewarding."
Lea Ann Bailey
Wed Mar 27 11:09:45 EDT 2019
"Corbett: You, your Mom and your family are an inspiration to so many. You were our backdoor neighbors when you lived in Brookside so many years ago. You, your Mom and your family are an inspiration to so many. Have a great ride. The Tootles"
Lisa Tootle
Wed Mar 27 11:57:39 EDT 2019
"For you bud. Fuck Cancer."
Jackson Scott Sherman
Fri Mar 29 10:52:45 EDT 2019
"This is so amazing, best of luck Corb!!"
Stephanie Mitchell
Fri Mar 29 03:32:13 EDT 2019
"Corbett, So many families are touched by cancer (our family included). What you are doing is incredibly selfless! Best of luck to you in the bike challenge as well as your mom's brave fight."
Bronya & Ken Bellerose
Sun Mar 31 02:03:18 EDT 2019
"Corbett - Congrats on your first ride. Here's to kicking your dads ass around the mountain. Make sure to have a beer in hand when he finally catches up. :) haha Love you Anna & Brad "
Jacquie Mikuls
Mon Apr 22 12:21:39 EDT 2019
"Way to go cousins Corbett and Brad! Love, Laura, Mike, Chloe & Nathan "
Laura & Mike Million
Fri May 17 12:10:12 EDT 2019
"Go Corbett! Enjoy the ride!"
Linda Wingerter
Wed May 22 11:48:27 EDT 2019
"Good luck for a great cause!"
Mike and Susan Dorety
Wed May 22 06:31:53 EDT 2019
"Best of luck Corbett!! We're so proud of you, your father and your entire family!! Love - Doug & Irene King"
Irene & Doug King
Thu May 23 08:03:31 EDT 2019
"So many (including me) have been blessed by your sweet mother and I love how your family continues to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for cancer. Way to go, Corbett! "
Jeanne Burgess
Thu May 23 08:37:46 EDT 2019
"GO TEAM"
Lea Ann Bailey
Thu May 23 04:13:07 EDT 2019
"Anna & Brad and Family, please know that so many of us are with you as you kick cancer to the curb! We <3 <3 <3 U!"
Steven White
Fri May 24 10:53:02 EDT 2019
"Love you, Corbett!"
Lindsay Kraybill
Fri May 24 02:41:46 EDT 2019
"Be safe! We love you!"
Judy & Bill Kraybill
Sat May 25 02:04:48 EDT 2019

My Fundraising Total

106%
106 %
My Team

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

Anna Oliver

My Thanks To

From KC Team Hope: B... $1,000.00
Irene & Doug Kin... $250.00
Bronya & Ken Bel... $100.00
The Buss Family $50.00
Mike and Susan Doret... $50.00
Lindsay Kraybill $50.00
Jeanne Burgess $50.00
Jacquie Mikuls $50.00
Jackson Scott Sherma... $50.00
Lisa Tootle $50.00
Lea Ann Bailey $25.00
Lea Ann Bailey $25.00
John Mocella $25.00
Ian Bellerose $25.00
Stephanie Mitchell $20.00
Madeleine Jousou $10.00
Bill Hartong
Steven White
Anna and Brad Oliver...
Judy & Bill Kray...
Richard Kallay
Hailey Krotenberg
Jodi Sundquist
Ann W
Linda Wingerter
Meredith Wood
Laura & Mike Mil...
Amar Joshi
Jared Moreda
Parker Wilson
Tyler Holcomb
Eric Slovak
Freddie Charlesworth...

Supporter Comments

"Son- Mom and I are so grateful and proud of your commitment to fight cancer by becoming a member of TEAM n TRAINING. It will be a day you never forget! GO TEAM"
Anna and Brad Oliver
Sun Feb 3 01:22:44 EST 2019
"My moms going through it too brother. I’m here if you need anything✊🏼"
Jared Moreda
Tue Mar 26 03:08:34 EDT 2019
"I’m broke but this awesome, good luck buddy "
Freddie Charlesworth
Tue Mar 26 03:51:28 EDT 2019
"I wear the purple ribbon on my handlebars with every ride. When the going gets tough, I get in the drops, squeeze the ribbon and handlebar and rememb"
Bill Hartong
Tue Mar 26 06:36:16 EDT 2019
"This goes out to Mama Oliver and anyone going through the fight, best of luck Corb🙏🏼"
Hailey Krotenberg
Tue Mar 26 06:57:49 EDT 2019
"Blessed to know this amazing family! You all continue to do amazing things &#10084;&#65039;&#128591;&#10013;&#65039;!"
Jodi Sundquist
Tue Mar 26 09:31:33 EDT 2019
"Thank you for supporting a great charity. Giving back is so rewarding."
Lea Ann Bailey
Wed Mar 27 11:09:45 EDT 2019
"Corbett: You, your Mom and your family are an inspiration to so many. You were our backdoor neighbors when you lived in Brookside so many years ago. You, your Mom and your family are an inspiration to so many. Have a great ride. The Tootles"
Lisa Tootle
Wed Mar 27 11:57:39 EDT 2019
"For you bud. Fuck Cancer."
Jackson Scott Sherman
Fri Mar 29 10:52:45 EDT 2019
"This is so amazing, best of luck Corb!!"
Stephanie Mitchell
Fri Mar 29 03:32:13 EDT 2019
"Corbett, So many families are touched by cancer (our family included). What you are doing is incredibly selfless! Best of luck to you in the bike challenge as well as your mom's brave fight."
Bronya & Ken Bellerose
Sun Mar 31 02:03:18 EDT 2019
"Corbett - Congrats on your first ride. Here's to kicking your dads ass around the mountain. Make sure to have a beer in hand when he finally catches up. :) haha Love you Anna & Brad "
Jacquie Mikuls
Mon Apr 22 12:21:39 EDT 2019
"Way to go cousins Corbett and Brad! Love, Laura, Mike, Chloe & Nathan "
Laura & Mike Million
Fri May 17 12:10:12 EDT 2019
"Go Corbett! Enjoy the ride!"
Linda Wingerter
Wed May 22 11:48:27 EDT 2019
"Good luck for a great cause!"
Mike and Susan Dorety
Wed May 22 06:31:53 EDT 2019
"Best of luck Corbett!! We're so proud of you, your father and your entire family!! Love - Doug & Irene King"
Irene & Doug King
Thu May 23 08:03:31 EDT 2019
"So many (including me) have been blessed by your sweet mother and I love how your family continues to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for cancer. Way to go, Corbett! "
Jeanne Burgess
Thu May 23 08:37:46 EDT 2019
"GO TEAM"
Lea Ann Bailey
Thu May 23 04:13:07 EDT 2019
"Anna & Brad and Family, please know that so many of us are with you as you kick cancer to the curb! We <3 <3 <3 U!"
Steven White
Fri May 24 10:53:02 EDT 2019
"Love you, Corbett!"
Lindsay Kraybill
Fri May 24 02:41:46 EDT 2019
"Be safe! We love you!"
Judy & Bill Kraybill
Sat May 25 02:04:48 EDT 2019