http://tinyurl.com/cyynts to join the team.
And on Facebook
The Cosgroves & The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network invite you to the 7th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Join the Napa Valley Affiliate at beautiful St. Supery Vineyards & Winery as we create awareness, raise funds and meet others who share the same goal: to find a cure for pancreatic cancer!
Bring all your friends and family for a lovely 3K walk through the vineyards. You can also enjoy a light breakfast, musical entertainment and the always fun wine bottle ring toss contest, and you can even bid to win great prizes in our silent auction.
Register online for only $30 for adults and $15 for children before May 28 and you'll be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Event-day registration is $40 for adults and $20 for children, and shirts will be available while supplies last. Pancreatic cancer survivors register for free!
For all event details, hotel discounts, fundraising ideas and photos, visit our official site, www.vineyardwalk.com!
9:00 am: On-site registration opens. Enjoy a light breakfast and music while you explore the silent auction.
10:00 am: Walk begins
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Socialize, try your hand at the wine bottle ring toss or bid on auction items
11:30 am: Top fundraisers and auction winners announced
1:00 pm: Event closes
http://tinyurl.com/cyynts to join the team.
If you want to get a room on Friday night:
The month of June is high tourist season for the Napa Valley. It is highly recommended that you to book your accommodations early. We have the following hotel group rates for the event good for Friday, June 12 or Saturday, June 13.
River Terrace Inn
1600 Soscol Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
Reservations: 866-NAPA-FUN
www.riverterraceinn.com
Reservations must be made by May 12, 2009
Rate: $159
Group Name: PAN
The Meritage Resort & Spa
875 Bordeaux Way
Napa, CA 94558
Reservations: 866-370-NAPA
www.themeritageresort.com
Rate: $199
Group Name: Walk Through the Vineyards
Holiday Inn Express - Just opened March 2009
5001 Main Street
American Canyon, CA 94503
Reservations: 707-552-8100
www.holidayinnnapavalley.com
Book online using WTV in the “Group Booking Code” field.
Reservations must be made by May 12, 2009
Rate: $139
Group Name: Walk Through the Vineyards
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Happy Birthday
Two years ago this week I went to the most excellent Dr. Umair and told her I was on my last belt hole and my pants were still falling down, and my skin clashed with my favorite yellow sweater. I remember she called me on my birthday to tell me there was a definite problem in my abdomen - a small mass (my brother Mike might suggest that a 'small mass' is when Father Rowley had the late service on Superbowl Sunday) in my pancreas. And despite the odds, tomorrow I turn 51.
Not only do I get to celebrate another birthday, but I might need to go back to my bigger clothes! I'm getting to the point where I'm almost meaty!
I recently spoke to someone that has just been diagnosed with pancreat cancer. It was a vivid reminder of the chaotic emotional whirlwind we went through in Spring of 07. And I really didn't have much to offer - the choices, as written on this blog somewhere, are not all that clear: get the operation if you can, and beyond that go with your gut (no pun intended). I heaped praise on CK Chang, and talked about all the side effects that came from all the different things I've done and that was pretty much it.
Except that I'm still around. And that I'm going to be around a while longer. I'm guessing that was the best part of our conversation. I remember how awful the statistics are. And how I felt looking through them and those tough conversations with the family. And it was one of those secret fears I had - there's no one that's making an exception to the statistics so how can I? That was my gift to her. I am living proof that the cancer doesn't always win. As Chemo Kaufman says, pancreat cancer still sucks, but things are pretty good right now.
Peace, and Happy Birthday to me.
PS. If you're interested in sending a gift, please make it a call, fax, email or letter to your Congressperson to sponsor HR745 which will provide more funding for research and finding a way to cure, prevent and screen for pancreat cancer. All the tools you need to get you started are on the right hand side of this note. On your mark, get set....GO!
Not only do I get to celebrate another birthday, but I might need to go back to my bigger clothes! I'm getting to the point where I'm almost meaty!
I recently spoke to someone that has just been diagnosed with pancreat cancer. It was a vivid reminder of the chaotic emotional whirlwind we went through in Spring of 07. And I really didn't have much to offer - the choices, as written on this blog somewhere, are not all that clear: get the operation if you can, and beyond that go with your gut (no pun intended). I heaped praise on CK Chang, and talked about all the side effects that came from all the different things I've done and that was pretty much it.
Except that I'm still around. And that I'm going to be around a while longer. I'm guessing that was the best part of our conversation. I remember how awful the statistics are. And how I felt looking through them and those tough conversations with the family. And it was one of those secret fears I had - there's no one that's making an exception to the statistics so how can I? That was my gift to her. I am living proof that the cancer doesn't always win. As Chemo Kaufman says, pancreat cancer still sucks, but things are pretty good right now.
Peace, and Happy Birthday to me.
PS. If you're interested in sending a gift, please make it a call, fax, email or letter to your Congressperson to sponsor HR745 which will provide more funding for research and finding a way to cure, prevent and screen for pancreat cancer. All the tools you need to get you started are on the right hand side of this note. On your mark, get set....GO!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Turn on the HAPPY SWITCH!
Chemo Kaufman says Pancreatic Cancer still sucks but.......
All indications are that things continue to get better for me. There has been a 28% reduction in the CA19-9 tumor marker and I've gained 10 lbs since the end of the evil 3 week chemo/radiation treatment in November. Kaufman anticipates that the numbers will continue to get better as a result of the ongoing efficacy of the radiation. He says that was just what I needed.
I wasn't really convinced that I was going to be joyful following this latest visit, in fact, I was pretty carefree till they drew the blood on Monday, then I got to thinking about the possibilities. It is with GREAT RELIEF and with champagne glasses raised that we let you know that we are doing GREAT!
I guess I'll have to start doing some crunches, lest I become too bulbous in my middle. I'm always one for putting on a great front, but that's not the kind I want.
In the last several weeks, when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was diagnosed and treated for pancreatic cancer and then that idiot, fear mongering shit for brains Senator Bunning (R-Kentucky) decided that we needed to start putting pressure on Obama because she only had 9 months to live, I was aghast!!! After surviving this disease for nearly 2 years, it really affected me that someone would think like that. I don't want anyone else to ever get this thing, but when then DO get it, they have to have HOPE! Statistics can drive you crazy. They are not good for pancreatic cancer patients. Jerks that hope for the statistics to be right, for political gain, are the worst kind of opportunist. Bunning can kiss my ass.
We've turned on the Happy Switch! I have 6 weeks until another blood test and CT scan - it's like a cancer vacation. Thanks to everyone for your prayers, kind thoughts words and deeds, and good vibes all around!
And thanks to Taryn for all the cupcake trials - at least half of my much needed weight gain.
Life - it's a good idea.
All indications are that things continue to get better for me. There has been a 28% reduction in the CA19-9 tumor marker and I've gained 10 lbs since the end of the evil 3 week chemo/radiation treatment in November. Kaufman anticipates that the numbers will continue to get better as a result of the ongoing efficacy of the radiation. He says that was just what I needed.
I wasn't really convinced that I was going to be joyful following this latest visit, in fact, I was pretty carefree till they drew the blood on Monday, then I got to thinking about the possibilities. It is with GREAT RELIEF and with champagne glasses raised that we let you know that we are doing GREAT!
I guess I'll have to start doing some crunches, lest I become too bulbous in my middle. I'm always one for putting on a great front, but that's not the kind I want.
In the last several weeks, when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was diagnosed and treated for pancreatic cancer and then that idiot, fear mongering shit for brains Senator Bunning (R-Kentucky) decided that we needed to start putting pressure on Obama because she only had 9 months to live, I was aghast!!! After surviving this disease for nearly 2 years, it really affected me that someone would think like that. I don't want anyone else to ever get this thing, but when then DO get it, they have to have HOPE! Statistics can drive you crazy. They are not good for pancreatic cancer patients. Jerks that hope for the statistics to be right, for political gain, are the worst kind of opportunist. Bunning can kiss my ass.
We've turned on the Happy Switch! I have 6 weeks until another blood test and CT scan - it's like a cancer vacation. Thanks to everyone for your prayers, kind thoughts words and deeds, and good vibes all around!
And thanks to Taryn for all the cupcake trials - at least half of my much needed weight gain.
Life - it's a good idea.
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