Archive for September, 2009

Meet my good friend (see photo below), Jane Thibault – a long-time friend and colleague who has devoted her career to the field of aging, spirituality, and the limiting effects of dementia among elders.  She knew of my passion for training and raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, but it wasn’t real for her until now.  Jane had trouble shaking a respiratory problem in the Spring…but further tests revealed Stage 4, Type B Lymphoma.  I was able to visit Jane in July, and she shared with me her journey with illness.  Her smile has not faded, her spirit is intact…but her new mantra is all about “staying alive.”  She will endure as many as 8 rounds of a chemo coctail designed to put her in remission.   I learned Jane’s story that day, and she heard with new interest, my story and passion for training and raising research funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.   As I train for the Seagull Century.  I need only $500 to reach my fundraising goal for this event.  Please click on “donate” and it’ll take you to my Team in Training page.  Thanks and blessings all around!

Jan and Jane at Jane's house

We’re moving into a new season – Fall is arriving at lightening speed!  This morning’s bike ride felt different, looked different, and smelled different, and it seemingly happened overnight!  As I train for the Seagull Century Ride for Team in Training, I am asking that “each one, reach one.”  I’m in the final stretch of training and of fundraising for this year…just $1000 more and the honor of riding yet another century ride for the cause…that’s just $10/mile X 100…please say you can help by making a donation or by sharing my website with another person.  Thanks to all who have contributed this year in  memory of Kaye Kriz, or in honor of  J.D. Stahl, Jane Thibault, or someone you know and love.   It has been phenomenal.  Together, we’ve raised nearly $17,000….help me to help others by making a difference today.   Note that the very cool Titus mountain bike is for sale and half the proceeds will be added to my fundraising total for the Seagull Century event. Thanks and blessings abundant this beautiful Fall day.  Jan