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Race Report/Blog

Nov 02, 2018

Here is my recap of the Ironman October 13, 2018. I tried my best to share what I was thinking as well as my emotions during each part of the race. 

Please copy the link to access. 

https://bikodds.blogspot.com/2018/10/ironman-world-championships-kona-hi.html

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Brett's "Why" video

Sep 21, 2018

Please check out this video produced by Rudy Project, North America where I explain my "why" - my reasons that I am doing the Ironman World Championships while raising money and awareness to eradicate blood cancers!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqBrCnglIIc 

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Front Porch Article

Sep 20, 2018

Thank you Front Porch for the feature article in this month's edition.  They did a great job tying it all together.  https://frontporchne.com/article/cancer-breakthroughs/

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My Fundraising Page

Jul 25, 2018

Please join me on my adventure!

 

An adventure to Kona, Hawaii to participate in the Ironman World Championshps October 13, 2018.

 

An adventure to cure blood cancers.

 

An adventure that will challenge every aspect of my life.

 

An adventure that will push my limits emotionally, physically and spiritually every day.

 

Dear Family, Friends, Neighbors, Colleagues and Patients,

I have been selected to participate in the Hawaii Ironman in October representing the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 

 

Yes, THE HAWAII IRONMAN!!!!!  A life-long dream of mine. 

 

I will participate through a charity slot with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training.  My goal is to raise $100,000 to help cure blood cancers. 

 

How did this come to be?

 

I did an oncology residency after dental school where I treated many patients who were undergoing treatment for various forms of leukemia, lymphoma and other blood related cancers.  The chemotherapy was so strong, it would completely wipe out the patient’s immune system.  My job was to treat their dental needs prior to them starting their chemo.  Any infection in their mouths (or any other part of their body) would kill them as they would have no defense.  It was an eye-opening time of my life to see my patients on both sides of this. Many didn’t survive.  

 

For many of the cancers, the treatments that were available just didn’t work.

 

A few years later, I moved to Colorado to live and play in the beautiful mountains.   I left the hospital setting and went into private practice.  In 2001, I joined up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training (TNT) to meet some new people, to train for the LA triathlon and to contribute to a solution to blood cancers.  I personally raised several thousand dollars and had the best triathlon experience of my life.   It was announced that over $2 million was raised at that event alone. 

 

I was hooked!  I get to work out with amazing people for an amazing cause. 

 

I stayed on to coach the triathlon team for several years and then coached several marathon teams for TNT.  I have been surrounded by wonderful inspirational people who have stories of their personal struggles with blood cancers as well as the struggles of their family and friends.  Some have survived, many have not.   

 

In 2009 (8 years later), my mom, Gloria Kessler, was diagnosed with Chronic Myleogenous Leukemia (CML).  The first drug that she was put on (Gleevec) worked for a few years, unfortunately other health issues came into play. 

 

My mom succumbed to the disease in May of 2016. 

 

We had no hisory of cancer in my family.  This disease does not discriminate. 

 

Gleevec is a relatively new drug to treat CML.  The funding for clinical trials cam directly from the money that was raised back in my events in 2001.  It kept her alive for several years!

 

I have been affiliated with TNT over the years as a fundraiser twice as well as a coach for several triathlon/marathon teams. 

 

The mission of TNT/LLS heas never meant more to me than it does today. 

 

Please contribute to my campaign directly.  Please contribute to my campaign by spreading the word, forwarding the link.  Please contribute to my campaign by supporting and join me in my training.  

 

Cancer does not discriminate.  Help join the mission to erradicate all blood born cancers and join me on my jouney

 

Thank you!

 

Brett

 

 

We have a mountain to climb to make this happen.  Please help by joining me on my journey!

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We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Supporter Comments

"Good luck Brett! You're an inspiration to everyone! "
Dan Alleman
Sun Mar 4 12:19:17 EST 2018
"Your are fricking amazing! "
Louis Kaufman
Sun Mar 4 01:07:09 EST 2018
"Good luck. "
Bradley Handelman
Sun Mar 4 02:34:15 EST 2018
"Congrats B! Love, Z and T"
Lindsay Dailey
Sun Mar 4 07:05:17 EST 2018
"You got this!! "
Kady Watson and Jon Kocik
Sun Mar 4 08:07:34 EST 2018
"Good luck Brett, I know you can do it"
Christine Fitzgerald
Mon Mar 5 09:00:16 EST 2018
"It always seems impossible until it?s done and you will be the one to complete the challenge for a good cause."
Sally Griess
Mon Mar 5 08:07:06 EST 2018
"You are an awesome inspiration!! Go Man Go!!!"
Jeffrey Kommit
Wed Mar 7 11:09:55 EST 2018
"So excited for you! Go, Brett, Go!"
Anisa Robinson
Thu Mar 8 01:44:41 EST 2018
"Go Brett, Go!"
Larry Martin
Wed Mar 14 02:54:56 EDT 2018
"Friend of Larry's...Great work for a great cause..."
David F
Thu Mar 15 04:01:05 EDT 2018
"Congratulations! Enjoy the journey! "
Clyde Waggoner
Sun Mar 18 06:14:54 EDT 2018
"Brett, I?m so happy you were chosen for this job! You?re the best person for it, plus I get the added benefit of watching you intermittently enjoy a runners high and suffer. :) But seriously though, this is a cause quite dear to my heart and I am glad you?re on it! Much love, Maggie"
Maggie Mayfield
Wed Mar 28 03:10:20 EDT 2018
"Thanks for doing this, Brett!"
Linda Close
Fri Mar 30 04:48:31 EDT 2018
"We don't know where our ceiling is until we try to find it. Better hire a contractor - I see lots of new ceilings in your future. Crush it Brett."
Scott & Sara
Tue Apr 3 09:32:47 EDT 2018
"As a fellow former Team in Training member/ runner, Good Luck and Thanks for competing for such a Fantastic Cause!"
Gary Field
Tue Apr 3 09:59:19 EDT 2018
"Good work, Brett!"
Trent Nestman
Wed Apr 4 03:12:32 EDT 2018
" Good luck my friend. My first wife died of Acute Leukemiathe end of my junior year of dental school. Running and cycling saved my life and helped me overcome my situational depression.Great cause !"
Randall Simon
Wed Apr 4 04:49:56 EDT 2018
"Good Luck Brett!"
Matthew Hoadley
Sun Apr 8 08:45:11 EDT 2018
"Good luck, Brett..."
G Thomas Poirier DDS
Tue Apr 10 06:41:56 EDT 2018
"Happy Birthday, Brett! "
Symantha Rodriguez
Tue Apr 10 08:01:41 EDT 2018
"Congratulations on fulfilling your lifelong dream of participating in the Hawaii Ironman. My donation is to honor your 50th birthday, and memory of your very special mother and my very special Aunt Gloria. Enjoy fulfilling your dream and congratulations on the wonderful thing you are doing raising money to help cure blood cancers. "
Mark Pasik
Tue Apr 10 08:17:38 EDT 2018
"Brett, Thanks for stepping up and keeping on climbing that mountain. GO TEAM!!!"
Ross Kinney
Tue Apr 10 12:31:05 EDT 2018
"Happy Birthday, Brett! The Big 50 is a big deal! 😎 We are glad you were born! Ginger and Mike❣️"
Ginger Metcalf
Tue Apr 10 04:37:44 EDT 2018
"Best of luck to you from a fellow dentist (with CLL)! "
Beth Goldman, DDS
Tue Apr 10 05:51:06 EDT 2018
"You're awesome. So proud of you Brett!!!"
Toshil Iinuma
Tue Apr 10 09:59:09 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go!"
Kim McGuire
Tue Apr 10 10:01:45 EDT 2018
"Thank you for doing this; for training so hard to help save lives!!!"
Debra Robinson
Wed Apr 11 12:02:34 EDT 2018
"Way to go Brett!"
David Hildeman
Wed Apr 11 09:44:45 EDT 2018
"Get it, Coach..."
Nina Nelan
Fri Apr 13 04:34:21 EDT 2018
"What your doing is amazing Brett! My mom passed away from AML in October 2017. Thanks for representing this cause! "
Sabrina Dragan
Fri Apr 13 09:38:29 EDT 2018
"Thank you for your amazing commitment to LLS and TNT through the years. I'm so excited to witness all you're about to accomplish. We're your biggest fans! GO BRETT!"
Ashley Merritt
Tue Apr 17 01:26:03 EDT 2018
"Dr Brett, You continue to inspire and motivate me! Congratulations and best wishes with your goals! Laura Jacob, RDH, MA"
Laura Jacob
Tue Apr 17 06:00:00 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go!! We will not make it to HI as I am still struggling with symptoms from my Chemo but Lynne and I will be there in spirit!! We are so proud of you!!!"
Wade Winker
Wed Apr 18 06:01:51 EDT 2018
"Hope this helps!! Power on and continue doing good for others :)"
Amy Chavez
Fri Apr 20 11:58:27 EDT 2018
"Thank you for your passion and tireless effort."
David Jackson
Wed May 2 10:45:44 EDT 2018
"Good Luck"
Sarah Werner
Wed May 2 12:45:39 EDT 2018
"Good luck! Two challenging and worthy goals both the race and the fund raising. This will be an amazing journey. PS - Let me know if you need a training partner for your easy days this summer. "
Tim Stegner
Thu May 3 05:00:22 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! "
Holly Utter and Corey Kessler
Tue May 8 11:23:12 EDT 2018
"Have fun, go get 'em!"
P Eric Grove
Thu May 10 11:42:52 EDT 2018
"Good luck! We will be there (literally) cheering you on every step of the way!!"
Dione Benson
Thu May 10 01:44:21 EDT 2018
"Great job Brett!! "
Anne & Danny Shapiro
Tue May 15 05:52:11 EDT 2018
"Amazing work Brett! We are behind you all the way!"
Beth Kreider
Tue May 15 07:20:22 EDT 2018
"Life really is generous to those who pursue their personal legend?pg 172 Each thing has to transform itself into something better, and to acquire a new Personal Legend , until, someday,, the Soul of the World becomes one thing only.?pg 155 I am so grateful to be a part of the journey to your Personal Legend Chuck"
Chuck 2YCBYStephens
Sat May 19 03:16:02 EDT 2018
"We�re very proud of your fitness and commitment to fighting Leukemia/Lymphoma"
Dave and Randee Kushner
Sun May 20 01:08:06 EDT 2018
"Good Luck! Will be cheering and praying for you!"
Jennifer Thompson
Tue May 22 02:56:44 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!!"
Kim Laudenslager
Mon May 28 11:46:00 EDT 2018
"You rock!"
Julie & Ben
Fri Jun 1 02:29:02 EDT 2018
"Run Brett! Run!"
Beth Towne and Dan Wilson
Sat Jun 2 09:29:18 EDT 2018
"Wow. You are looking fast. GO TEAM!"
Patty Loyd
Tue Jun 5 12:04:31 EDT 2018
"Brett, you�re an inspiration to all of us. I�m proud to know someone that is such a selfless and solid individual as you are. Good luck in the big race!! "
Dan Alleman
Sun Jun 10 10:58:20 EDT 2018
"Go Brett!"
Dennis McHugh
Sun Jun 10 03:42:32 EDT 2018
"Good luck!!!! "
Erica Pasik
Wed Jun 13 07:44:11 EDT 2018
"Brett, I've been wanting to donate to your cause for months now but I wanted to wait until today to finally do so. It's the 24th anniversary of my fathers' passing from colon cancer. Cancer sucks! As a fellow dental school classmate I'm proud of you for taking on this noble endeavor because it's something most people wouldn't ever do and I just want to say thanks. Maybe through your efforts and the donations of many, we will be able to someday conquer this terrible disease. We wish you all the best of luck in the Ironman competition and we want you to know that even though we won't be there to cheer you on in person, we will be cheering you on from the home front! Best of Luck! Scott Ruvo"
Scott Ruvo
Wed Jun 13 08:37:03 EDT 2018
"So proud of you, Brett! Big love to you! "
Jamie Johnson
Sun Jun 17 11:31:48 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Really awesome!"
Mike King
Mon Jun 25 12:32:22 EDT 2018
"Way to keep carrying the flag and representing our awesome TNT Chapter!!! Can't wait to cheer you on in Kona!"
Khem Suthiwan
Fri Jun 29 12:16:21 EDT 2018
"A worthy effort and you are an inspiration to all of us."
Daniel Klemmedson
Sat Jun 30 10:31:48 EDT 2018
"Best of Luck Brett -- we are cheering for you"
Jim and Carole Robertson
Wed Jul 18 10:28:03 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett! My dad was diagnosed with Primary CNS Lymphoma this spring, so your team is near and dear to our heart as well. :) Lorraine & Paul"
Lorraine Weissman
Wed Jul 25 04:58:30 EDT 2018
"Go Brett!!!"
Nancy Johnson
Wed Jul 25 05:09:19 EDT 2018
"You will do it! "
Patty Kelly
Wed Jul 25 05:55:26 EDT 2018
"Brett, We're happy for you, and wishing you an amazing experience. Sharon and Jonathan Murdock"
Jonathan Murdock
Wed Jul 25 08:26:52 EDT 2018
"Wishing you all the best on your upcoming challenge. What an inspiration you are to all! Cheers. Nancy"
Nancy Schoyer
Thu Jul 26 11:37:16 EDT 2018
"Go Dr. Kessler!!!"
Altura Periodontics
Thu Jul 26 04:30:55 EDT 2018
"You are awesome Brett! I will be cheering you on from Colorado. So proud of you and all that you are doing for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "
Kelly Davis
Thu Jul 26 11:55:30 EDT 2018
"GO BRETT!"
Wendy O'Donovan Phillips
Fri Jul 27 01:57:50 EDT 2018
"Orascoptic is happy to support Dr. Kessler and this wonderful cause! So nice to see so many from the dental community doing their part to make the world a better place."
Orascoptic
Fri Jul 27 02:16:04 EDT 2018
"Way to Go Dr. Brett! We send best wishes for a smooth and satisfying race. Nicky & Joel Kolatch"
Nicky & Joel Kolatch
Mon Jul 30 03:23:54 EDT 2018
"Why haven't you called me to go on a training ride?? :-) Best wishes for an awesome race."
Paul & Janelle
Mon Jul 30 06:38:57 EDT 2018
"Have a great race ...watch those GUs on your teeth"
The Gier Family
Wed Aug 1 10:52:09 EDT 2018
"Best wishes on your challenge."
Diana Doyle
Thu Aug 2 01:17:10 EDT 2018
"Brett, Way to step up! Good luck in Hawaii with your Ironman Competition. We are all very proud of you. Doug"
Doug Wilson
Thu Aug 2 05:15:44 EDT 2018
"Thank you Dr. K for your great work. Good luck. Tim"
Tim Huckaby
Fri Aug 3 01:22:06 EDT 2018
"Brett, I'm sorry about the loss of your mother to her leukemia disease. As you may recall, my late wife, Dot Tomlinson, died from acute myelogenous leukemia in April, 2016 after undergoing 12 months of treatment and extensive therapy including all the latest chemicals, radiation and cell transplants that were state of the art at the time. Unfortunately for her, the second round of treatment failed to reverse her disease. Ironically, we began donating to the LLS cause for decades before she was ever diagnosed. Much like you, a friend of mine from high school days was seeking donations to LLS for his bike riding fund raising efforts. His wife has had some form of chronic leukemia requiring ongoing treatment for decades, but she still survives. This year I will make my donation through your cause, and wish you well in your efforts. "
Joseph Tomlinson
Fri Aug 3 03:31:19 EDT 2018
"Ganbatte Brett! Proud of you and what you're doing. Aloha, Curt"
Curt Shimizu
Fri Aug 3 08:21:00 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett, stay afloat and keep the rubber side down:)"
Jeff Nelson
Mon Aug 6 06:08:48 EDT 2018
"Brett, it has been so fun following your journey thus far! Thank you for raising life-saving dollars and being such an incredible example of how to push yourself! Go TEAM!!!"
Cindy Parr
Tue Aug 7 11:03:07 EDT 2018
"Brett, Thankful for the opportunity to support you in such a great cause! Go get em! Best, The gang at Corr"
Corr Dental Designs Inc
Thu Aug 9 12:26:04 EDT 2018
"Brett, We are proud to partner with you as your participate in the Ironman World Championship in an effort to find a solution for battling blood cancers. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU! WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON! Dr. Steve Nelson, Dr. Michael Rollert & Dr. Zachary Wells Nelson, Rollert & Wells Assoc. in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery "
Dr. Nelson, Rollert & Wells Assoc. in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Thu Aug 9 02:19:32 EDT 2018
"Good Luck Brett! Dr Eric D'Hondt, Dr Rachel LePera, and the team at Greenwood Dental Associates."
Drs Eric D'Hondt and Rachel LePera
Tue Aug 14 02:54:27 EDT 2018
"I am happy to have the means to help with this cause. You have given me an opportunity to be a decent human being. Thank you..."
Stephen Dexter
Fri Aug 17 04:00:45 EDT 2018
"Brett, you are one of my heros. I know you will do your very best because you are a winner! Love you dear mentor, Joan"
Johanna Markham
Sat Aug 18 02:59:43 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!!"
Brian Rieck
Sat Aug 18 11:11:48 EDT 2018
"Good luck!"
Don & Michelle Ku
Sun Aug 19 10:05:24 EDT 2018
"Thank you for supporting such a great cause. Good luck at the World Championship! Sincerely, Rick Harvey and the Team at Summit Family Dentistry"
Dr. Richard Harvey
Mon Aug 20 11:30:18 EDT 2018
"Good luck and enjoy!"
Alan Budd
Mon Aug 20 12:42:25 EDT 2018
"Thank you for continuing to inspire us all, Brett! We are all very proud of you, Dr. Ironman Kessler! Zack"
Zack Kalarickal
Mon Aug 20 07:24:28 EDT 2018
"Good Luck Brett "
Cynthia Olenwine 4
Mon Aug 20 09:10:37 EDT 2018
"Go, Brett. We'll have to hear about it at the meeting."
Robert Benke
Thu Aug 30 10:08:47 EDT 2018
"So proud of you, Brett!"
Al & Candi Kushner
Fri Aug 31 09:39:11 EDT 2018
"Brett, You are the kind of person we should all aspire to be like. Best of luck and love Carrie"
Carrie Sclar
Mon Sep 3 02:31:32 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett! You�ve got this!"
Megan Marx-Varela
Wed Sep 5 09:30:09 EDT 2018
""Ferris Bueller...you're my hero." No like for real, you are man! I'm pulling for you the whole way."
John Stevens
Thu Sep 6 09:17:17 EDT 2018
"I saw your story in the Front Porch - thank you for raising money for this important research. "
Meg Ingram
Sat Sep 8 11:14:05 EDT 2018
"You're an inspiration Brett! See you in victory lane. Ian"
Ian Paisley
Mon Sep 10 09:01:00 EDT 2018
"Thanks for everything you do Brett! "
Rahim Karmali
Mon Sep 10 12:00:55 EDT 2018
"Thanks for all that you do to raise money/awareness! Best of luck in Kona, and most of all, have a blast!"
Mandy Zatynski
Wed Sep 12 06:35:19 EDT 2018
"Get it!"
Eric Anderson
Thu Sep 13 09:32:35 EDT 2018
"You got this Brett! Now it's just a mental game and lucky for you, that's your strong suit."
Molly Pereira
Fri Sep 14 12:21:55 EDT 2018
"Go, Brett! What a beautiful way to honor your Mom. Leslie Flowers, Indianapolis"
Leslie Flowers
Fri Sep 14 12:42:15 EDT 2018
"Brett, You were a huge inspiration to me when I did TNT and it�s awesome to see that you�re still kicking blood cancer�s ugly butt! Have a blast in Kona! You�ve got this! Hugs and high fives, Carlie "
Carlie Carey
Fri Sep 14 02:33:26 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Do good things!"
Diane McShane
Sat Sep 15 12:31:11 EDT 2018
"Ironman training is arduous and sometimes lonely. Good luck out there. Remember to keep a strong mind...and always tell your legs to shut up!"
Justin Baltz
Sat Sep 15 02:14:34 EDT 2018
"Congratulations Brett. Thanks for being an inspiration!"
Elise Sannar
Sat Sep 15 07:35:11 EDT 2018
"Brett, you are amazing! Have the best race!"
Jill Garland Bernsen
Sun Sep 16 07:37:55 EDT 2018
"Love your continued dedication to this cause and your training efforts! Enjoy the ride!"
Liz Kegg
Sun Sep 16 12:11:17 EDT 2018
"Good luck, B! Kill it!"
Bradley Kessler
Sun Sep 16 05:02:35 EDT 2018
"Looks like you are making great progress in training! You got this!!"
Sammi I
Mon Sep 17 02:51:39 EDT 2018
"Kick some butt!"
Michael Diorio
Tue Sep 18 12:00:50 EDT 2018
"Brett, Good luck and have fun in Kona. Please keep in mind that this is not about winning the race (battle) it's about winning the war that you're focused on. Pay attention to your body and take care of IT as it's the most important and delicate piece of 'equipment' you have. Dad"
Larry Kessler
Tue Sep 18 12:58:42 EDT 2018
"Thanks for the fundraising efforts. No doubt you will do very well in Kona. You truly inspire us in all the things you do. Wishing you the very best!"
Erik Mathys and Debra Gander
Thu Sep 20 04:34:03 EDT 2018
"Despite the pain enjoy the day as you remember your Mom"
Anonymous user
Thu Sep 20 10:09:58 EDT 2018
"Bret you are an amazing person in so many ways. Aloha"
Sally Griess
Sat Sep 22 12:18:53 EDT 2018
"Brett-This is the ultimate triathlon, at an Epic time of your life (50), for such a worthy cause. "I hate cancer", too Can't wait to see you and some of the team, later today- Go Team! Cheers :)"
Barbara Watson
Sun Sep 23 10:25:08 EDT 2018
"So excited for you and can?t wait to watch you cross that finish line in 3 weeks. Thank you for all you do"
Tori
Mon Sep 24 11:51:09 EDT 2018
"Best of luck on your iron quest."
Janice Kupiec
Wed Sep 26 03:51:36 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Thank you for living the mission of LLS!"
Mackenzie Lane
Wed Sep 26 11:27:08 EDT 2018
"Can't wait to see you crush this! One step at a time! "
Jennifer L Enos
Thu Sep 27 09:20:55 EDT 2018
" Best wishes Brett Lisa and Dick Lear"
Lisa Lear
Sat Sep 29 04:58:52 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!! Have a blast!!! Alison, Will & Paul Kelvington."
Alison Kelvington
Sat Sep 29 08:18:44 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!"
The Hamiltons
Sat Sep 29 12:21:17 EDT 2018
"Go Brett go!!"
Katie Harper
Sat Sep 29 04:34:09 EDT 2018
"WAY TO GO, Brett!!!! Morris and I are behind you all the way!"
The Askenazis
Sun Sep 30 09:17:38 EDT 2018
"Best of luck Brett!!"
The Masur Family
Sun Sep 30 10:35:20 EDT 2018
"Best of luck Brett!"
Michael Slavin
Mon Oct 1 08:46:59 EDT 2018
"Thanks Brett for all you do for others! I appreciate YOU!!"
Gary Takacs
Mon Oct 1 02:00:47 EDT 2018
"Congratulations on all your hard work for this organization. Wishing you nothing but the very best in the race. Go Brett go!"
Lindsay Compton
Tue Oct 2 11:30:11 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go! "
Jeff & Amy Raval
Tue Oct 2 03:24:32 EDT 2018
"JFR...and swim...and cycle! Good luck, Coach Brett!!"
Denise Camacho
Tue Oct 2 06:42:02 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett. You are doing amazing things."
Strikeforce/Hammer Bowling
Tue Oct 2 09:23:27 EDT 2018
"Thanks for all you do Brett!! Crush it!!!"
Chris Lynn
Fri Oct 5 10:40:53 EDT 2018
"In honor of Brett Kessler's Mother"
Wende Seever
Fri Oct 5 06:40:49 EDT 2018
"Good luck, Brett! And GO TEAM!"
Cassie Martinson
Fri Oct 5 09:29:08 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Kill cancer!!"
Jolene Paramore
Sat Oct 6 12:25:54 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! In memory of Zach and Doreen"
Jane Upton
Sat Oct 6 12:47:23 EDT 2018
"Brett! I strategically waited to donate. I'm fortunate when I ran for LLS, in honor of my uncle; he survived. I have so much invested in what you are doing and I am so proud of you. My best friends' son Jordan Burch battled 2 years of his short beautiful life and his battle ended at age 4. So many have fought. There are so many dimensions to the WHY that you are doing this. I GET IT! listen to your body, listen to coach Charley, take that watch off. Be present. feel it, the pride, the endorphins, the purpose, the pain, the ability, all of it. Remember to stay and to cheer the last finisher on.... You will never be the same after this! We love you and YOU GOT THIS! "
heather richardson
Sat Oct 6 03:17:20 EDT 2018
"This is in honor of Doug Dunbar Mom Inge Dunbar with leukemia..also sorry for loss of your Mom Brett. Run like the wind .."
Nena Walby
Sat Oct 6 03:55:51 EDT 2018
"For Inge"
Jon Bonnell
Sat Oct 6 06:52:45 EDT 2018
"Great job Brett -- Best to you on your Kona journey!!"
Cal & Kathryn Utke
Sun Oct 7 03:54:57 EDT 2018
"Very proud of Brett, his dedication and his amazing accomplishments!"
Cliff and Donna Litvak
Sun Oct 7 05:45:06 EDT 2018
"You go dude! So proud to know you"
Christine Halaburka
Sun Oct 7 08:16:29 EDT 2018
"Thank you, Brett. God bless. "
Kelley & Chawn Pears
Sun Oct 7 10:19:52 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go!"
Bruce Iverson
Mon Oct 8 05:53:10 EDT 2018
"You're an inspiration, Brett!"
Alfaiyaz Ibrahim
Mon Oct 8 07:21:22 EDT 2018
"Team Setterberg is here behind you Brett on this incredible challenge. We are extremely happy for you and proud of you for dreaming big and going through the arduous training. We admire your goal to raise funds for improving the lives of those affected with blood cancers. We are 100% behind you. You will be in our thoughts and our prayers over these next few days. We will follow you on the athlete tracker and there will be plenty of cowbells ringing loudly for you. Can't wait to see you in Honolulu to hear the debrief. You've got this. Show this course your inner toughness and take it down!! "
Jim and Sherrie Setterberg
Mon Oct 8 11:35:37 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Good luck! Incredible way to honor your mom. "
Jennifer Goodrum
Tue Oct 9 06:49:43 EDT 2018
"Best of luck on the Iron Man. Be careful and don't kill yourself. We are proud of you either way, finishing or not. My family has been impacted with my father succumbing to his lymphoma to my son having it this year. Thanks for your dedication to a cure."
Bryan and Kristi Miller
Tue Oct 9 06:51:57 EDT 2018
"I am so proud to know you as my friend. You are an inspiration to us all and you represent what dedication and conviction to a cause can do. You are about to achieve a lifelong goal for yourself and the hope for an extended life for others. Enjoy the moment, take in the scenery and realize your dream. I�ve never known someone so ready for the task. You have earned this and I will be cheering for you in Colorado. Have fun, love your life, your family and your friends. Remember: He who laughs, lasts. "
Jeff Hurst
Tue Oct 9 11:44:51 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!! You are doing good work!"
Justin and Joni Stevens
Wed Oct 10 12:18:04 EDT 2018
"Thanks for all you�re doing Brett!! Good luck in Kona."
Ciaran Murphy
Wed Oct 10 01:12:05 EDT 2018
"Go Brett..... Be safe, have fun, go fast!!! Remember to enjoy the day.... take it all it!"
Richard Gordon
Wed Oct 10 08:26:32 EDT 2018
"Thanks for including your dental friends with an invitation to join your fundraising. Best wishes for Ironman World Championships 2018!"
Dr Scott Theurer
Thu Oct 11 05:02:49 EDT 2018
"So proud of and grateful for you, Brett! "
Lana & Bowen Banbury
Thu Oct 11 09:29:32 EDT 2018
"Have a wonderful Ironman experience! "
Diana Davis
Thu Oct 11 04:04:57 EDT 2018
"Youre still a dork but with cool underpants!"
Nel Mullens
Thu Oct 11 05:57:52 EDT 2018
"Brett is Ironman!!!"
Adam & Corinne Scioli
Thu Oct 11 09:04:02 EDT 2018
"Run YOUR race. Here's to finishing tired but strong!"
David Lurye
Thu Oct 11 11:37:07 EDT 2018
"Thanks Brett for making the world a better place! "
Emily Ishkanian
Fri Oct 12 02:14:25 EDT 2018
"Better almost late than never!! Good luck and have enjoyed training in parallel for ironman."
Kathryn Dickmann
Fri Oct 12 08:47:23 EDT 2018
"The underwear!"
Kathleen Hoops
Fri Oct 12 11:16:19 EDT 2018
"Have a great race!"
Hope and Bob Watson
Fri Oct 12 05:18:04 EDT 2018
"Inspired & impressed."
Richard Alter
Fri Oct 12 06:09:47 EDT 2018
"You are correct about cancer not discriminating. My wife, Carrie, was diagnosed with breast cancer last November. After surgery and radiation she is on her way to recovery and hopefully a cure. I am sorry to hear your Mom lost her battle. Sounds like she fought valiantly! Good luck with competition! You will be changing people�s perception of dentists. We are not wimps!"
Ed Robison
Fri Oct 12 06:36:34 EDT 2018
"Your an inspiration...my children thank you! "
David White
Fri Oct 12 11:57:58 EDT 2018
"Wish you all the best Brett @ Ironman Kona! You�re an inspiration to everyone. "
Jason Breton
Sat Oct 13 08:13:22 EDT 2018
"Go Brett!! We are so proud of you!!! Matt & Rachel & My ☘️Feile family."
Rachel Barrow
Sat Oct 13 03:17:05 EDT 2018
"Proud of you, Brett!"
James Rutledge
Sat Oct 13 10:29:35 EDT 2018
"Dear Brett, We applaud your courage and indomitable spirit! Bless you for your steadfast commitment to make a difference in the trajectory toward a cure. Sending hugs and wishing you all the best, Suzanne, John & Danielle "
Suzanne, John, & Danielle Mariner
Sun Oct 14 12:47:24 EDT 2018
"Brett thank you for putting all your work and effort into this cause and into challenging your self. You inspire me and so many others. "
Laura Braafladt
Sun Oct 14 09:57:46 EDT 2018
"We are strong contributors to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through many friends who have been affected by a variety of forms of this horrible disease. Your goal of $100,000 is admirable! Hope your day went well. Voytek and Darlyne"
Wojciech Bobak and Darlyne Loper
Sun Oct 14 01:19:23 EDT 2018
"Congratulations Brett!"
Jill Bishop
Sun Oct 14 05:48:29 EDT 2018
"Brett, amazing accomplishment!! Assumed one of us donated long ago, and while talking about your feat we realized neither us of had done so. CONGRATULATIONS! We are very proud of you and your determination! Robert Downey Jr. has some competition for stud Ironman! Sincerely, Curtis and Ann"
Curtis & Ann
Mon Oct 15 12:19:25 EDT 2018
"So proud of your accomplishment at Ironman!!!"
Diana Doyle
Mon Oct 15 09:17:35 EDT 2018
"Congrats, Brett! Not sure if I donated way back when you announced you were competing in the Iron Man. If not, here ya go. If so, so what - here's another. Awesome pics! When is your next? It is addicting ... I hear!?!"
Kimberly F Alexopoulos
Mon Oct 15 03:35:30 EDT 2018
"Brett, I am so proud of all your accomplishments. I am honored to be able to call you my brother. Great, great job in all your fundraising and awareness you are bringing to this cause, as well as with all you do in dentistry. What an experience to take on and nail the Ironman!! "
David Kaz
Tue Oct 16 09:51:18 EDT 2018
"Along with KR Strikeforce I want to dedicate my donation to my old Bowling and SOX fan friend Stuart Wolkoff."
Tony Murillo
Tue Oct 16 07:49:28 EDT 2018
"Way to go Brett!"
Tara Ciminieri
Sat Oct 20 11:57:40 EDT 2018
"Let�s get you to $67,100 🤗"
Mikael Garces
Sat Oct 20 07:38:06 EDT 2018
"What a thrill and an honor to meet you on the Fair Wind snorkeling trip we took in Kona. Although, I must say the whale shark was a close second. Rest up because I know you'll be doing more good for TNT and the cause. Mahalo and Aloha. Jan Schoenbauer"
Jan Schoenbauer
Tue Oct 23 09:15:45 EDT 2018
"Glad to contribute!"
Andrew Ganick
Thu Nov 1 06:18:52 EDT 2018
"Impressive Brett!"
Madelaine and Peter
Wed Nov 28 12:02:33 EST 2018

My Fundraising Total

Raised:  $68,030.00
Goal:  $100,000
68%
68 %

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My Thanks To

Anonymous $5,000.00
Strikeforce/Hammer B... $5,000.00
Orascoptic $2,500.00
David Blandford $1,500.00
Rahim Karmali $1,500.00
Scott & Sara $1,400.60
FC Stapleton II LLC $1,000.00
David White $1,000.00
William Kane $1,000.00
heather richardson $1,000.00
Lindsay Compton $1,000.00
John M Justus DDS $1,000.00
Kerschner Family $1,000.00
Doug Wilson $1,000.00
Regions $500.00
The Ray and Suzanne ... $500.00
Cliff and Donna Litv... $500.00
Jan Schoenbauer $500.00
Wojciech Bobak and D... $500.00
Jim and Sherrie Sett... $500.00
Chris Lynn $500.00
Gene & Cheryl Mc... $500.00
John Stevens $500.00
Robert Benke $500.00
John Bauman $500.00
Drs Eric D'Hondt and... $500.00
Dr. Nelson, Rollert ... $500.00
Paul & Janelle $500.00
Wendy Skaalerud $500.00
Daniel Klemmedson $500.00
Dan Alleman $500.00
Jeff Kahl $500.00
Dione Benson $500.00
Wade Winker $500.00
Bradley Handelman $500.00
Louis Kaufman $400.00
Cal & Kathryn Ut... $300.00
Ken & Teresa Pet... $300.00
Ian Paisley $300.00
Wendy O'Donovan Phil... $300.00
Richard Alter $270.00
Zack Kalarickal $251.00
Barton Blumberg &... $250.00
Stephen Dexter $250.00
Maggie Mayfield $250.00
Steve Dexter $250.00
Steve Dexter $250.00
Jeff and Dianne Kess... $250.00
Charley $250.00
Rodney Hill $250.00
Curtis & Ann $250.00
Mason Miner $250.00
Ed Robison $250.00
Hope and Bob Watson $250.00
Ciaran Murphy $250.00
Anonymous $250.00
Justin and Joni Stev... $250.00
Bryan and Kristi Mi... $250.00
Armando & Leslie... $250.00
Jolene Paramore $250.00
Andy Maples $250.00
Michael Slavin $250.00
The Hamiltons $250.00
Erik Mathys and Debr... $250.00
Michael Diorio $250.00
Elise Sannar $250.00
Linda Rundles $250.00
Mark Mihalo $250.00
Dr. Richard Harvey $250.00
Corr Dental Designs ... $250.00
Stapleton Home Servi... $250.00
Altura Periodontics $250.00
Jim and Carole Rober... $250.00
Mike King $250.00
Jamie Johnson $250.00
Jeff Carroll $250.00
Dave and Randee Kush... $250.00
Holly Utter and Core... $250.00
Nina Nelan $250.00
Mark Pasik $250.00
Gary Field $250.00
Clyde Waggoner $250.00
Jeffrey Kommit $250.00
Jeff Hurst $200.00
Walter Weber $200.00
Don & Michelle K... $200.00
David Lurye $180.00
Steve Saxe $180.00
Rachel Barrow $150.00
Barbara Watson $150.00
Nancy Schoyer $150.00
David Hamel $150.00
Ross Kinney $140.60
Janice Kupiec $140.60
Molly Pereira $140.60
Khem Suthiwan $140.60
Michelle Avny Serck... $118.00
Anne & Danny Sh... $118.00
Ronald Palmer $100.00
John Dildine $100.00
David and Julie Welk... $100.00
Anonymous $100.00
Lester and Helen Pas... $100.00
Anthony Uva $100.00
Kady Watson and Jon... $100.00
Matthew E Monson $100.00
Bruce Iverson $100.00
Julie & Ben $100.00
Patty Loyd $100.00
Tara Ciminieri $100.00
Eric Anderson $100.00
Kelly Denlinger $100.00
Liz Kegg $100.00
Jessika Streety $100.00
Anisa Robinson $100.00
Karlyn Taylor $100.00
Jim Feinstein $100.00
Anonymous $100.00
Jennifer Thompson $100.00
Elliot Martich $100.00
Christine Halaburka... $100.00
Sarah Werner $100.00
Madelaine and Peter $100.00
Andrew Ganick $100.00
David Kaz $100.00
Diana Doyle $100.00
Laura Braafladt $100.00
Mark Kogut $100.00
Emily Ishkanian $100.00
Elizabeth Kennedy $100.00
Adam & Corinne S... $100.00
Lana & Bowen Ban... $100.00
Dr Scott Theurer $100.00
Susan Van Dyk $100.00
Justin Pearson $100.00
Jon Bonnell $100.00
Sara Stuefen $100.00
Marilee $100.00
Scott Logan $100.00
Anonymous $100.00
David Manzanares $100.00
Gary Takacs $100.00
Lisa Lear $100.00
Jennifer L Enos $100.00
Mackenzie Lane $100.00
Khem Suthiwan $100.00
Lee Ann Brady $100.00
Ewelina Ciula $100.00
Carlie Carey $100.00
Leanne Nichols DDS $100.00
Ken And Marsha Merri... $100.00
Tammy Lindberg $100.00
Larry Theo Weddle Jr... $100.00
Al & Candi Kushn... $100.00
Anne Pierson $100.00
Anne Hempstead $100.00
Janet & John Abr... $100.00
Cynthia Olenwine 4 $100.00
Alan Budd $100.00
Brian Rieck $100.00
Johanna Markham $100.00
Bill Claytor $100.00
Kimberly Alexopojlos... $100.00
Paul Kardaschow $100.00
Cindy Parr $100.00
Curt Shimizu $100.00
Joseph Tomlinson $100.00
Diana Doyle $100.00
Nicky & Joel Ko... $100.00
Kelly Davis $100.00
Briz Ogburn $100.00
Lorraine Weissman $100.00
Scott Ruvo $100.00
Beth Towne and Dan W... $100.00
Kim Laudenslager $100.00
Chuck 2YCBYStephens $100.00
Beth Kreider $100.00
Bill Munn $100.00
Tim Stegner $100.00
David Jackson $100.00
Laura Jacob $100.00
Matt and Blair Naibe... $100.00
Sabrina Dragan $100.00
David Hildeman $100.00
Debra Robinson $100.00
Kim McGuire $100.00
Beth Goldman, DDS $100.00
G Thomas Poirier DDS... $100.00
Randall Simon $100.00
Trent Nestman $100.00
Linda Close $100.00
Rano $100.00
Kevin Angle $100.00
David F $100.00
Larry Martin $100.00
Kee and Susan Park $100.00
Louis Kaufman $100.00
Dan Alleman $100.00
Andy Fisher $100.00
Preet Clair $100.00
JD Tippets $75.00
William Shellhart $50.00
Irene Zimmer $50.00
Patty Kelly $50.00
Jonathan Murdock $50.00
Diana Davis $50.00
Maryann Lewis $50.00
Eyal Sella $50.00
Ginger Metcalf $50.00
The Gier Family $50.00
The Masur Family $50.00
Kimberly F Alexopoul... $50.00
Kelly Kossler $50.00
James Rutledge $50.00
Nel Mullens $50.00
Richard Gordon $50.00
Jennifer Goodrum $50.00
Cassie Martinson $50.00
Denise Camacho $50.00
The Askenazis $50.00
Anne Ross-Simmons $50.00
Katie Harper $50.00
John Martino $50.00
Justin Baltz $50.00
Mandy Zatynski $50.00
Jeff Schaefer $50.00
Jennifer Place $50.00
Higgins & Bill E... $50.00
Dennis McHugh $50.00
Toshil Iinuma $50.00
Symantha Rodriguez $50.00
Mikael Garces $37.40
Allison Donner Hemen... $36.00
Craig Arnstein $30.00
Kathryn Dickmann $30.00
Brad Gorman $30.00
Martha King $25.00
Jeff and Brenda Pros... $25.00
Jane Upton $25.00
Matthew Hoadley $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Meg Ingram $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Sammi I $25.00
Nancy & Chris Jo... $25.00
Nancy Johnson $25.00
Nancy & Chris Jo... $25.00
Lilit Kaercher Alikh... $25.00
Jason Breton $25.00
Kathleen Hoops $25.00
Wende Seever $25.00
Alison Kelvington $25.00
Bradley Kessler $25.00
Jeff Nelson $25.00
Erica Pasik $25.00
Amy Chavez $25.00
J. Geller $20.00
Kathy Tomlinson $20.00
Jason Mosiman $10.00
Larry Kessler
Brandy Goldberg
Sally Griess
Lindsay Dailey
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Lynn Malinoff
Ethan Fuld
Alfaiyaz Ibrahim
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Richard Gray
Jana Ikeda
Krishna Aravamudhan
Marko Vujicic
Carrie Sclar
Stacey Van Scoyoc
Tim Huckaby
Natalie Kushner
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Christine Fitzgeral...
Jill Bishop
Maya Pokharel
Tori
Karen Rice
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Diane McShane
Stephenie Kaufmann
Megan Marx-Varela
Ashley Merritt
Karen Foster
John J. Hanck, DDS
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Ruth Griffith-Crowe
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Jennifer Almquist
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Supporter Comments

"Good luck Brett! You're an inspiration to everyone! "
Dan Alleman
Sun Mar 4 12:19:17 EST 2018
"Your are fricking amazing! "
Louis Kaufman
Sun Mar 4 01:07:09 EST 2018
"Good luck. "
Bradley Handelman
Sun Mar 4 02:34:15 EST 2018
"Congrats B! Love, Z and T"
Lindsay Dailey
Sun Mar 4 07:05:17 EST 2018
"You got this!! "
Kady Watson and Jon Kocik
Sun Mar 4 08:07:34 EST 2018
"Good luck Brett, I know you can do it"
Christine Fitzgerald
Mon Mar 5 09:00:16 EST 2018
"It always seems impossible until it?s done and you will be the one to complete the challenge for a good cause."
Sally Griess
Mon Mar 5 08:07:06 EST 2018
"You are an awesome inspiration!! Go Man Go!!!"
Jeffrey Kommit
Wed Mar 7 11:09:55 EST 2018
"So excited for you! Go, Brett, Go!"
Anisa Robinson
Thu Mar 8 01:44:41 EST 2018
"Go Brett, Go!"
Larry Martin
Wed Mar 14 02:54:56 EDT 2018
"Friend of Larry's...Great work for a great cause..."
David F
Thu Mar 15 04:01:05 EDT 2018
"Congratulations! Enjoy the journey! "
Clyde Waggoner
Sun Mar 18 06:14:54 EDT 2018
"Brett, I?m so happy you were chosen for this job! You?re the best person for it, plus I get the added benefit of watching you intermittently enjoy a runners high and suffer. :) But seriously though, this is a cause quite dear to my heart and I am glad you?re on it! Much love, Maggie"
Maggie Mayfield
Wed Mar 28 03:10:20 EDT 2018
"Thanks for doing this, Brett!"
Linda Close
Fri Mar 30 04:48:31 EDT 2018
"We don't know where our ceiling is until we try to find it. Better hire a contractor - I see lots of new ceilings in your future. Crush it Brett."
Scott & Sara
Tue Apr 3 09:32:47 EDT 2018
"As a fellow former Team in Training member/ runner, Good Luck and Thanks for competing for such a Fantastic Cause!"
Gary Field
Tue Apr 3 09:59:19 EDT 2018
"Good work, Brett!"
Trent Nestman
Wed Apr 4 03:12:32 EDT 2018
" Good luck my friend. My first wife died of Acute Leukemiathe end of my junior year of dental school. Running and cycling saved my life and helped me overcome my situational depression.Great cause !"
Randall Simon
Wed Apr 4 04:49:56 EDT 2018
"Good Luck Brett!"
Matthew Hoadley
Sun Apr 8 08:45:11 EDT 2018
"Good luck, Brett..."
G Thomas Poirier DDS
Tue Apr 10 06:41:56 EDT 2018
"Happy Birthday, Brett! "
Symantha Rodriguez
Tue Apr 10 08:01:41 EDT 2018
"Congratulations on fulfilling your lifelong dream of participating in the Hawaii Ironman. My donation is to honor your 50th birthday, and memory of your very special mother and my very special Aunt Gloria. Enjoy fulfilling your dream and congratulations on the wonderful thing you are doing raising money to help cure blood cancers. "
Mark Pasik
Tue Apr 10 08:17:38 EDT 2018
"Brett, Thanks for stepping up and keeping on climbing that mountain. GO TEAM!!!"
Ross Kinney
Tue Apr 10 12:31:05 EDT 2018
"Happy Birthday, Brett! The Big 50 is a big deal! 😎 We are glad you were born! Ginger and Mike❣️"
Ginger Metcalf
Tue Apr 10 04:37:44 EDT 2018
"Best of luck to you from a fellow dentist (with CLL)! "
Beth Goldman, DDS
Tue Apr 10 05:51:06 EDT 2018
"You're awesome. So proud of you Brett!!!"
Toshil Iinuma
Tue Apr 10 09:59:09 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go!"
Kim McGuire
Tue Apr 10 10:01:45 EDT 2018
"Thank you for doing this; for training so hard to help save lives!!!"
Debra Robinson
Wed Apr 11 12:02:34 EDT 2018
"Way to go Brett!"
David Hildeman
Wed Apr 11 09:44:45 EDT 2018
"Get it, Coach..."
Nina Nelan
Fri Apr 13 04:34:21 EDT 2018
"What your doing is amazing Brett! My mom passed away from AML in October 2017. Thanks for representing this cause! "
Sabrina Dragan
Fri Apr 13 09:38:29 EDT 2018
"Thank you for your amazing commitment to LLS and TNT through the years. I'm so excited to witness all you're about to accomplish. We're your biggest fans! GO BRETT!"
Ashley Merritt
Tue Apr 17 01:26:03 EDT 2018
"Dr Brett, You continue to inspire and motivate me! Congratulations and best wishes with your goals! Laura Jacob, RDH, MA"
Laura Jacob
Tue Apr 17 06:00:00 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go!! We will not make it to HI as I am still struggling with symptoms from my Chemo but Lynne and I will be there in spirit!! We are so proud of you!!!"
Wade Winker
Wed Apr 18 06:01:51 EDT 2018
"Hope this helps!! Power on and continue doing good for others :)"
Amy Chavez
Fri Apr 20 11:58:27 EDT 2018
"Thank you for your passion and tireless effort."
David Jackson
Wed May 2 10:45:44 EDT 2018
"Good Luck"
Sarah Werner
Wed May 2 12:45:39 EDT 2018
"Good luck! Two challenging and worthy goals both the race and the fund raising. This will be an amazing journey. PS - Let me know if you need a training partner for your easy days this summer. "
Tim Stegner
Thu May 3 05:00:22 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! "
Holly Utter and Corey Kessler
Tue May 8 11:23:12 EDT 2018
"Have fun, go get 'em!"
P Eric Grove
Thu May 10 11:42:52 EDT 2018
"Good luck! We will be there (literally) cheering you on every step of the way!!"
Dione Benson
Thu May 10 01:44:21 EDT 2018
"Great job Brett!! "
Anne & Danny Shapiro
Tue May 15 05:52:11 EDT 2018
"Amazing work Brett! We are behind you all the way!"
Beth Kreider
Tue May 15 07:20:22 EDT 2018
"Life really is generous to those who pursue their personal legend?pg 172 Each thing has to transform itself into something better, and to acquire a new Personal Legend , until, someday,, the Soul of the World becomes one thing only.?pg 155 I am so grateful to be a part of the journey to your Personal Legend Chuck"
Chuck 2YCBYStephens
Sat May 19 03:16:02 EDT 2018
"We�re very proud of your fitness and commitment to fighting Leukemia/Lymphoma"
Dave and Randee Kushner
Sun May 20 01:08:06 EDT 2018
"Good Luck! Will be cheering and praying for you!"
Jennifer Thompson
Tue May 22 02:56:44 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!!"
Kim Laudenslager
Mon May 28 11:46:00 EDT 2018
"You rock!"
Julie & Ben
Fri Jun 1 02:29:02 EDT 2018
"Run Brett! Run!"
Beth Towne and Dan Wilson
Sat Jun 2 09:29:18 EDT 2018
"Wow. You are looking fast. GO TEAM!"
Patty Loyd
Tue Jun 5 12:04:31 EDT 2018
"Brett, you�re an inspiration to all of us. I�m proud to know someone that is such a selfless and solid individual as you are. Good luck in the big race!! "
Dan Alleman
Sun Jun 10 10:58:20 EDT 2018
"Go Brett!"
Dennis McHugh
Sun Jun 10 03:42:32 EDT 2018
"Good luck!!!! "
Erica Pasik
Wed Jun 13 07:44:11 EDT 2018
"Brett, I've been wanting to donate to your cause for months now but I wanted to wait until today to finally do so. It's the 24th anniversary of my fathers' passing from colon cancer. Cancer sucks! As a fellow dental school classmate I'm proud of you for taking on this noble endeavor because it's something most people wouldn't ever do and I just want to say thanks. Maybe through your efforts and the donations of many, we will be able to someday conquer this terrible disease. We wish you all the best of luck in the Ironman competition and we want you to know that even though we won't be there to cheer you on in person, we will be cheering you on from the home front! Best of Luck! Scott Ruvo"
Scott Ruvo
Wed Jun 13 08:37:03 EDT 2018
"So proud of you, Brett! Big love to you! "
Jamie Johnson
Sun Jun 17 11:31:48 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Really awesome!"
Mike King
Mon Jun 25 12:32:22 EDT 2018
"Way to keep carrying the flag and representing our awesome TNT Chapter!!! Can't wait to cheer you on in Kona!"
Khem Suthiwan
Fri Jun 29 12:16:21 EDT 2018
"A worthy effort and you are an inspiration to all of us."
Daniel Klemmedson
Sat Jun 30 10:31:48 EDT 2018
"Best of Luck Brett -- we are cheering for you"
Jim and Carole Robertson
Wed Jul 18 10:28:03 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett! My dad was diagnosed with Primary CNS Lymphoma this spring, so your team is near and dear to our heart as well. :) Lorraine & Paul"
Lorraine Weissman
Wed Jul 25 04:58:30 EDT 2018
"Go Brett!!!"
Nancy Johnson
Wed Jul 25 05:09:19 EDT 2018
"You will do it! "
Patty Kelly
Wed Jul 25 05:55:26 EDT 2018
"Brett, We're happy for you, and wishing you an amazing experience. Sharon and Jonathan Murdock"
Jonathan Murdock
Wed Jul 25 08:26:52 EDT 2018
"Wishing you all the best on your upcoming challenge. What an inspiration you are to all! Cheers. Nancy"
Nancy Schoyer
Thu Jul 26 11:37:16 EDT 2018
"Go Dr. Kessler!!!"
Altura Periodontics
Thu Jul 26 04:30:55 EDT 2018
"You are awesome Brett! I will be cheering you on from Colorado. So proud of you and all that you are doing for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "
Kelly Davis
Thu Jul 26 11:55:30 EDT 2018
"GO BRETT!"
Wendy O'Donovan Phillips
Fri Jul 27 01:57:50 EDT 2018
"Orascoptic is happy to support Dr. Kessler and this wonderful cause! So nice to see so many from the dental community doing their part to make the world a better place."
Orascoptic
Fri Jul 27 02:16:04 EDT 2018
"Way to Go Dr. Brett! We send best wishes for a smooth and satisfying race. Nicky & Joel Kolatch"
Nicky & Joel Kolatch
Mon Jul 30 03:23:54 EDT 2018
"Why haven't you called me to go on a training ride?? :-) Best wishes for an awesome race."
Paul & Janelle
Mon Jul 30 06:38:57 EDT 2018
"Have a great race ...watch those GUs on your teeth"
The Gier Family
Wed Aug 1 10:52:09 EDT 2018
"Best wishes on your challenge."
Diana Doyle
Thu Aug 2 01:17:10 EDT 2018
"Brett, Way to step up! Good luck in Hawaii with your Ironman Competition. We are all very proud of you. Doug"
Doug Wilson
Thu Aug 2 05:15:44 EDT 2018
"Thank you Dr. K for your great work. Good luck. Tim"
Tim Huckaby
Fri Aug 3 01:22:06 EDT 2018
"Brett, I'm sorry about the loss of your mother to her leukemia disease. As you may recall, my late wife, Dot Tomlinson, died from acute myelogenous leukemia in April, 2016 after undergoing 12 months of treatment and extensive therapy including all the latest chemicals, radiation and cell transplants that were state of the art at the time. Unfortunately for her, the second round of treatment failed to reverse her disease. Ironically, we began donating to the LLS cause for decades before she was ever diagnosed. Much like you, a friend of mine from high school days was seeking donations to LLS for his bike riding fund raising efforts. His wife has had some form of chronic leukemia requiring ongoing treatment for decades, but she still survives. This year I will make my donation through your cause, and wish you well in your efforts. "
Joseph Tomlinson
Fri Aug 3 03:31:19 EDT 2018
"Ganbatte Brett! Proud of you and what you're doing. Aloha, Curt"
Curt Shimizu
Fri Aug 3 08:21:00 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett, stay afloat and keep the rubber side down:)"
Jeff Nelson
Mon Aug 6 06:08:48 EDT 2018
"Brett, it has been so fun following your journey thus far! Thank you for raising life-saving dollars and being such an incredible example of how to push yourself! Go TEAM!!!"
Cindy Parr
Tue Aug 7 11:03:07 EDT 2018
"Brett, Thankful for the opportunity to support you in such a great cause! Go get em! Best, The gang at Corr"
Corr Dental Designs Inc
Thu Aug 9 12:26:04 EDT 2018
"Brett, We are proud to partner with you as your participate in the Ironman World Championship in an effort to find a solution for battling blood cancers. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU! WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON! Dr. Steve Nelson, Dr. Michael Rollert & Dr. Zachary Wells Nelson, Rollert & Wells Assoc. in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery "
Dr. Nelson, Rollert & Wells Assoc. in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Thu Aug 9 02:19:32 EDT 2018
"Good Luck Brett! Dr Eric D'Hondt, Dr Rachel LePera, and the team at Greenwood Dental Associates."
Drs Eric D'Hondt and Rachel LePera
Tue Aug 14 02:54:27 EDT 2018
"I am happy to have the means to help with this cause. You have given me an opportunity to be a decent human being. Thank you..."
Stephen Dexter
Fri Aug 17 04:00:45 EDT 2018
"Brett, you are one of my heros. I know you will do your very best because you are a winner! Love you dear mentor, Joan"
Johanna Markham
Sat Aug 18 02:59:43 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!!"
Brian Rieck
Sat Aug 18 11:11:48 EDT 2018
"Good luck!"
Don & Michelle Ku
Sun Aug 19 10:05:24 EDT 2018
"Thank you for supporting such a great cause. Good luck at the World Championship! Sincerely, Rick Harvey and the Team at Summit Family Dentistry"
Dr. Richard Harvey
Mon Aug 20 11:30:18 EDT 2018
"Good luck and enjoy!"
Alan Budd
Mon Aug 20 12:42:25 EDT 2018
"Thank you for continuing to inspire us all, Brett! We are all very proud of you, Dr. Ironman Kessler! Zack"
Zack Kalarickal
Mon Aug 20 07:24:28 EDT 2018
"Good Luck Brett "
Cynthia Olenwine 4
Mon Aug 20 09:10:37 EDT 2018
"Go, Brett. We'll have to hear about it at the meeting."
Robert Benke
Thu Aug 30 10:08:47 EDT 2018
"So proud of you, Brett!"
Al & Candi Kushner
Fri Aug 31 09:39:11 EDT 2018
"Brett, You are the kind of person we should all aspire to be like. Best of luck and love Carrie"
Carrie Sclar
Mon Sep 3 02:31:32 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett! You�ve got this!"
Megan Marx-Varela
Wed Sep 5 09:30:09 EDT 2018
""Ferris Bueller...you're my hero." No like for real, you are man! I'm pulling for you the whole way."
John Stevens
Thu Sep 6 09:17:17 EDT 2018
"I saw your story in the Front Porch - thank you for raising money for this important research. "
Meg Ingram
Sat Sep 8 11:14:05 EDT 2018
"You're an inspiration Brett! See you in victory lane. Ian"
Ian Paisley
Mon Sep 10 09:01:00 EDT 2018
"Thanks for everything you do Brett! "
Rahim Karmali
Mon Sep 10 12:00:55 EDT 2018
"Thanks for all that you do to raise money/awareness! Best of luck in Kona, and most of all, have a blast!"
Mandy Zatynski
Wed Sep 12 06:35:19 EDT 2018
"Get it!"
Eric Anderson
Thu Sep 13 09:32:35 EDT 2018
"You got this Brett! Now it's just a mental game and lucky for you, that's your strong suit."
Molly Pereira
Fri Sep 14 12:21:55 EDT 2018
"Go, Brett! What a beautiful way to honor your Mom. Leslie Flowers, Indianapolis"
Leslie Flowers
Fri Sep 14 12:42:15 EDT 2018
"Brett, You were a huge inspiration to me when I did TNT and it�s awesome to see that you�re still kicking blood cancer�s ugly butt! Have a blast in Kona! You�ve got this! Hugs and high fives, Carlie "
Carlie Carey
Fri Sep 14 02:33:26 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Do good things!"
Diane McShane
Sat Sep 15 12:31:11 EDT 2018
"Ironman training is arduous and sometimes lonely. Good luck out there. Remember to keep a strong mind...and always tell your legs to shut up!"
Justin Baltz
Sat Sep 15 02:14:34 EDT 2018
"Congratulations Brett. Thanks for being an inspiration!"
Elise Sannar
Sat Sep 15 07:35:11 EDT 2018
"Brett, you are amazing! Have the best race!"
Jill Garland Bernsen
Sun Sep 16 07:37:55 EDT 2018
"Love your continued dedication to this cause and your training efforts! Enjoy the ride!"
Liz Kegg
Sun Sep 16 12:11:17 EDT 2018
"Good luck, B! Kill it!"
Bradley Kessler
Sun Sep 16 05:02:35 EDT 2018
"Looks like you are making great progress in training! You got this!!"
Sammi I
Mon Sep 17 02:51:39 EDT 2018
"Kick some butt!"
Michael Diorio
Tue Sep 18 12:00:50 EDT 2018
"Brett, Good luck and have fun in Kona. Please keep in mind that this is not about winning the race (battle) it's about winning the war that you're focused on. Pay attention to your body and take care of IT as it's the most important and delicate piece of 'equipment' you have. Dad"
Larry Kessler
Tue Sep 18 12:58:42 EDT 2018
"Thanks for the fundraising efforts. No doubt you will do very well in Kona. You truly inspire us in all the things you do. Wishing you the very best!"
Erik Mathys and Debra Gander
Thu Sep 20 04:34:03 EDT 2018
"Despite the pain enjoy the day as you remember your Mom"
Anonymous user
Thu Sep 20 10:09:58 EDT 2018
"Bret you are an amazing person in so many ways. Aloha"
Sally Griess
Sat Sep 22 12:18:53 EDT 2018
"Brett-This is the ultimate triathlon, at an Epic time of your life (50), for such a worthy cause. "I hate cancer", too Can't wait to see you and some of the team, later today- Go Team! Cheers :)"
Barbara Watson
Sun Sep 23 10:25:08 EDT 2018
"So excited for you and can?t wait to watch you cross that finish line in 3 weeks. Thank you for all you do"
Tori
Mon Sep 24 11:51:09 EDT 2018
"Best of luck on your iron quest."
Janice Kupiec
Wed Sep 26 03:51:36 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Thank you for living the mission of LLS!"
Mackenzie Lane
Wed Sep 26 11:27:08 EDT 2018
"Can't wait to see you crush this! One step at a time! "
Jennifer L Enos
Thu Sep 27 09:20:55 EDT 2018
" Best wishes Brett Lisa and Dick Lear"
Lisa Lear
Sat Sep 29 04:58:52 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!! Have a blast!!! Alison, Will & Paul Kelvington."
Alison Kelvington
Sat Sep 29 08:18:44 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!"
The Hamiltons
Sat Sep 29 12:21:17 EDT 2018
"Go Brett go!!"
Katie Harper
Sat Sep 29 04:34:09 EDT 2018
"WAY TO GO, Brett!!!! Morris and I are behind you all the way!"
The Askenazis
Sun Sep 30 09:17:38 EDT 2018
"Best of luck Brett!!"
The Masur Family
Sun Sep 30 10:35:20 EDT 2018
"Best of luck Brett!"
Michael Slavin
Mon Oct 1 08:46:59 EDT 2018
"Thanks Brett for all you do for others! I appreciate YOU!!"
Gary Takacs
Mon Oct 1 02:00:47 EDT 2018
"Congratulations on all your hard work for this organization. Wishing you nothing but the very best in the race. Go Brett go!"
Lindsay Compton
Tue Oct 2 11:30:11 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go! "
Jeff & Amy Raval
Tue Oct 2 03:24:32 EDT 2018
"JFR...and swim...and cycle! Good luck, Coach Brett!!"
Denise Camacho
Tue Oct 2 06:42:02 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett. You are doing amazing things."
Strikeforce/Hammer Bowling
Tue Oct 2 09:23:27 EDT 2018
"Thanks for all you do Brett!! Crush it!!!"
Chris Lynn
Fri Oct 5 10:40:53 EDT 2018
"In honor of Brett Kessler's Mother"
Wende Seever
Fri Oct 5 06:40:49 EDT 2018
"Good luck, Brett! And GO TEAM!"
Cassie Martinson
Fri Oct 5 09:29:08 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Kill cancer!!"
Jolene Paramore
Sat Oct 6 12:25:54 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! In memory of Zach and Doreen"
Jane Upton
Sat Oct 6 12:47:23 EDT 2018
"Brett! I strategically waited to donate. I'm fortunate when I ran for LLS, in honor of my uncle; he survived. I have so much invested in what you are doing and I am so proud of you. My best friends' son Jordan Burch battled 2 years of his short beautiful life and his battle ended at age 4. So many have fought. There are so many dimensions to the WHY that you are doing this. I GET IT! listen to your body, listen to coach Charley, take that watch off. Be present. feel it, the pride, the endorphins, the purpose, the pain, the ability, all of it. Remember to stay and to cheer the last finisher on.... You will never be the same after this! We love you and YOU GOT THIS! "
heather richardson
Sat Oct 6 03:17:20 EDT 2018
"This is in honor of Doug Dunbar Mom Inge Dunbar with leukemia..also sorry for loss of your Mom Brett. Run like the wind .."
Nena Walby
Sat Oct 6 03:55:51 EDT 2018
"For Inge"
Jon Bonnell
Sat Oct 6 06:52:45 EDT 2018
"Great job Brett -- Best to you on your Kona journey!!"
Cal & Kathryn Utke
Sun Oct 7 03:54:57 EDT 2018
"Very proud of Brett, his dedication and his amazing accomplishments!"
Cliff and Donna Litvak
Sun Oct 7 05:45:06 EDT 2018
"You go dude! So proud to know you"
Christine Halaburka
Sun Oct 7 08:16:29 EDT 2018
"Thank you, Brett. God bless. "
Kelley & Chawn Pears
Sun Oct 7 10:19:52 EDT 2018
"Go Brett Go!"
Bruce Iverson
Mon Oct 8 05:53:10 EDT 2018
"You're an inspiration, Brett!"
Alfaiyaz Ibrahim
Mon Oct 8 07:21:22 EDT 2018
"Team Setterberg is here behind you Brett on this incredible challenge. We are extremely happy for you and proud of you for dreaming big and going through the arduous training. We admire your goal to raise funds for improving the lives of those affected with blood cancers. We are 100% behind you. You will be in our thoughts and our prayers over these next few days. We will follow you on the athlete tracker and there will be plenty of cowbells ringing loudly for you. Can't wait to see you in Honolulu to hear the debrief. You've got this. Show this course your inner toughness and take it down!! "
Jim and Sherrie Setterberg
Mon Oct 8 11:35:37 EDT 2018
"Go Brett! Good luck! Incredible way to honor your mom. "
Jennifer Goodrum
Tue Oct 9 06:49:43 EDT 2018
"Best of luck on the Iron Man. Be careful and don't kill yourself. We are proud of you either way, finishing or not. My family has been impacted with my father succumbing to his lymphoma to my son having it this year. Thanks for your dedication to a cure."
Bryan and Kristi Miller
Tue Oct 9 06:51:57 EDT 2018
"I am so proud to know you as my friend. You are an inspiration to us all and you represent what dedication and conviction to a cause can do. You are about to achieve a lifelong goal for yourself and the hope for an extended life for others. Enjoy the moment, take in the scenery and realize your dream. I�ve never known someone so ready for the task. You have earned this and I will be cheering for you in Colorado. Have fun, love your life, your family and your friends. Remember: He who laughs, lasts. "
Jeff Hurst
Tue Oct 9 11:44:51 EDT 2018
"Good luck Brett!! You are doing good work!"
Justin and Joni Stevens
Wed Oct 10 12:18:04 EDT 2018
"Thanks for all you�re doing Brett!! Good luck in Kona."
Ciaran Murphy
Wed Oct 10 01:12:05 EDT 2018
"Go Brett..... Be safe, have fun, go fast!!! Remember to enjoy the day.... take it all it!"
Richard Gordon
Wed Oct 10 08:26:32 EDT 2018
"Thanks for including your dental friends with an invitation to join your fundraising. Best wishes for Ironman World Championships 2018!"
Dr Scott Theurer
Thu Oct 11 05:02:49 EDT 2018
"So proud of and grateful for you, Brett! "
Lana & Bowen Banbury
Thu Oct 11 09:29:32 EDT 2018
"Have a wonderful Ironman experience! "
Diana Davis
Thu Oct 11 04:04:57 EDT 2018
"Youre still a dork but with cool underpants!"
Nel Mullens
Thu Oct 11 05:57:52 EDT 2018
"Brett is Ironman!!!"
Adam & Corinne Scioli
Thu Oct 11 09:04:02 EDT 2018
"Run YOUR race. Here's to finishing tired but strong!"
David Lurye
Thu Oct 11 11:37:07 EDT 2018
"Thanks Brett for making the world a better place! "
Emily Ishkanian
Fri Oct 12 02:14:25 EDT 2018
"Better almost late than never!! Good luck and have enjoyed training in parallel for ironman."
Kathryn Dickmann
Fri Oct 12 08:47:23 EDT 2018
"The underwear!"
Kathleen Hoops
Fri Oct 12 11:16:19 EDT 2018
"Have a great race!"
Hope and Bob Watson
Fri Oct 12 05:18:04 EDT 2018
"Inspired & impressed."
Richard Alter
Fri Oct 12 06:09:47 EDT 2018
"You are correct about cancer not discriminating. My wife, Carrie, was diagnosed with breast cancer last November. After surgery and radiation she is on her way to recovery and hopefully a cure. I am sorry to hear your Mom lost her battle. Sounds like she fought valiantly! Good luck with competition! You will be changing people�s perception of dentists. We are not wimps!"
Ed Robison
Fri Oct 12 06:36:34 EDT 2018
"Your an inspiration...my children thank you! "
David White
Fri Oct 12 11:57:58 EDT 2018
"Wish you all the best Brett @ Ironman Kona! You�re an inspiration to everyone. "
Jason Breton
Sat Oct 13 08:13:22 EDT 2018
"Go Brett!! We are so proud of you!!! Matt & Rachel & My ☘️Feile family."
Rachel Barrow
Sat Oct 13 03:17:05 EDT 2018
"Proud of you, Brett!"
James Rutledge
Sat Oct 13 10:29:35 EDT 2018
"Dear Brett, We applaud your courage and indomitable spirit! Bless you for your steadfast commitment to make a difference in the trajectory toward a cure. Sending hugs and wishing you all the best, Suzanne, John & Danielle "
Suzanne, John, & Danielle Mariner
Sun Oct 14 12:47:24 EDT 2018
"Brett thank you for putting all your work and effort into this cause and into challenging your self. You inspire me and so many others. "
Laura Braafladt
Sun Oct 14 09:57:46 EDT 2018
"We are strong contributors to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through many friends who have been affected by a variety of forms of this horrible disease. Your goal of $100,000 is admirable! Hope your day went well. Voytek and Darlyne"
Wojciech Bobak and Darlyne Loper
Sun Oct 14 01:19:23 EDT 2018
"Congratulations Brett!"
Jill Bishop
Sun Oct 14 05:48:29 EDT 2018
"Brett, amazing accomplishment!! Assumed one of us donated long ago, and while talking about your feat we realized neither us of had done so. CONGRATULATIONS! We are very proud of you and your determination! Robert Downey Jr. has some competition for stud Ironman! Sincerely, Curtis and Ann"
Curtis & Ann
Mon Oct 15 12:19:25 EDT 2018
"So proud of your accomplishment at Ironman!!!"
Diana Doyle
Mon Oct 15 09:17:35 EDT 2018
"Congrats, Brett! Not sure if I donated way back when you announced you were competing in the Iron Man. If not, here ya go. If so, so what - here's another. Awesome pics! When is your next? It is addicting ... I hear!?!"
Kimberly F Alexopoulos
Mon Oct 15 03:35:30 EDT 2018
"Brett, I am so proud of all your accomplishments. I am honored to be able to call you my brother. Great, great job in all your fundraising and awareness you are bringing to this cause, as well as with all you do in dentistry. What an experience to take on and nail the Ironman!! "
David Kaz
Tue Oct 16 09:51:18 EDT 2018
"Along with KR Strikeforce I want to dedicate my donation to my old Bowling and SOX fan friend Stuart Wolkoff."
Tony Murillo
Tue Oct 16 07:49:28 EDT 2018
"Way to go Brett!"
Tara Ciminieri
Sat Oct 20 11:57:40 EDT 2018
"Let�s get you to $67,100 🤗"
Mikael Garces
Sat Oct 20 07:38:06 EDT 2018
"What a thrill and an honor to meet you on the Fair Wind snorkeling trip we took in Kona. Although, I must say the whale shark was a close second. Rest up because I know you'll be doing more good for TNT and the cause. Mahalo and Aloha. Jan Schoenbauer"
Jan Schoenbauer
Tue Oct 23 09:15:45 EDT 2018
"Glad to contribute!"
Andrew Ganick
Thu Nov 1 06:18:52 EDT 2018
"Impressive Brett!"
Madelaine and Peter
Wed Nov 28 12:02:33 EST 2018
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