MI Survivors

Hi All,
I had a wonderful time yesterday! It was so worth the drive. I do agree that a round table would have been better, as I missed talking much with many of you.
Thanks for putting this together, I felt a sisterhood with you all before but meeting you in person has made it more of a bond.
Love,
Fran

Okay, Kats and SEI.............Bloodshed for posting those pictures!!!! My question is what the "hell" was I doing?! My answer would be, "knowing me..God only knows what I was doing!"
Loved being with all of you. Can not wait to meet again! I agree that a round table would be nice, maybe next time!!
Sphnx.....More from the Gyn story next month when I go back!!
Love to all,
Denise

What a great time I had yesterday! It was so wonderful meeting everyone and seeing "old" friends again. I agree that a round table would be preferable. Especially when I hear there were some "lively" moments down at the other end of the table with Denise! Hmmm, something about a gyn story?

Looking forward to meeting again and walking with the team in June.
Gerri

Hi, Mom

Well, you missed a lovely lunch. Hope your Dad had a great celebration--80th birthdays only come once in a lifetime. VBG So I would have missed the lunch, too.

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Can someone please give me information on the Komen race downtown? I'm not sure if I'll be able to walk it, but would love to know how to get involved with the Michigan team "Wings of Hope". How do you donate? Can I solicit donations from friends and coworkers? Who do they make checks out to? Do I need to give them receipts.......so many questions.

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Well, here's what you need to know, basically. Sphynx is our fearless leader. She has set up the team for this year. Go to the link in bold purple below. It's a little confusing, but you want to register for a group. Eventually you'll get to a drop-down box and you can pick Wings of Hope from the list. You can register for free, or donate $25 and get a t-shirt.

I set up our team - Wings of Hope
http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/index.asp
If you need help walking through this, please let me know.

When you register, the software automatically sets up a page for you. You can customize it a little, put in your own colors, words and so on. If people want to donate, you send them to your webpage. They can use a credit card, they get a receipt for the tax deduction--it's really slick!

There is a trolley that runs the first mile and back for folks that can't walk. I saw the "trolley gifts" last year, and boy, was I jealous! It's a wonderful afternoon. Hope to see you there.

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Is it ok for someone you all don't know to join you? (I'm very shy and a bit afraid of butting in).

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Please! Butt in! Bring everybody you know! The more the merrier.

Yes, you can send cash donations yourself. And that's exactly how you do it--take the check and charge the donation to your own credit card. It will be a lot clearer when you register.

And good luck on the rads. No chemo, I assume?

Mary, I think we are writing at the same time!
Welcome Judy (rockysmom). I see you made your way through the Komen website thanks to Fancy2. Yes, it is confusing and it is a pet peeve of mine. You can get lost. Absolutely, I always feel – “the more the merrier”. You aren’t butting in at all. I’m shy also – really!

Some “fearless leader” I am. Thanks for answering Judy’s questions, Kay. I was waiting for lunchtime to get online since I’m at work. There are “Trolley Gifts”??? I think this black eye is going to prevent me from walking. I might have to take the trolley this year! (Ok, I’m kidding). Insert a happy face here please. I didn’t even know you could register for free but only get the t-shirt if you donate. Are you sure about that? We could get all the bc.org sisters to register and then we would definitely win as the team with the most survivors.

Mary, glad you got home safely. I love the butterfly. Noone has to ask my permission for anything. I’ll sit back and be a slug since you guys have the artistic ability. Kay, what do you think of Mary’s sign? She didn’t show you guys the head bobbles yet. I like them but – you know, it’s up to you guys.

A few notes about the Komen site:
1. It should not ask you for a password to join the team. I didn’t set it up with one.
2. Most of us are selecting 5K walk but there are a few that do the 5K run.
3. You can take the trolley if you want and they have Trolley Gifts.
4. There is no pressure to fundraise. Some did great last year with it and others prefer not to.
5. If you want to save on the t-shirt postage, I am going to pack-up t-shirts on June 2nd and Irene already said she would join me. Everyone is welcome if you want to join us. If we don’t meet between then and the race, I’ll get to the race early enough to give them to you. Sorry I didn’t tell you that before you signed up, Judy.

Sorry it is taking me so long to respond.

xxxooo
Nancy

Hi, Just wanted to say what a fantastic time I had at our luncheon! It was so nice to meet everyone.

Speaking of our next adventure, is anyone interested in going to Chickfest on March 25th in Royal Oak?
Here's the link. Looks like fun to me.

http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/images/2007%20ChickFest%20Flyer.JPG

Here's hoping Trish can come home feeling better today!
Julie

I saw them--didn't realize that this would be our sign. I LOVE it.

As for being the "the slacker who is goofing off at work" don't worry about it. Into every life a little money must fall. VBG

Glad I live down here in Illinois since you've upped that bounty.
I think it's a good pic (I'll remove it if you want me to) but I think it shows your lively, fun personality.
My pic(s) on the other hand look like I'm half asleep and bored out of my 'BIG' head.

Hi All,

Denise asked me to post some pictures for her, so here they are!

Saturday was so much fun. I can't wait til June!

Anne

Hi everyone. I'm home from the hospital. I was so upset that I couldn't make it to the lunch. I was laying on the hospital bed Friday saying "I have to get out of here, I have to go to meet my friends tomorrow"...lolol I was in total denial that I needed to be in the hospital, but I feel so much better now, and I now know it was the best thing for me. I had my bone scan and it came back CANCER FREE!!! I am still waiting for my CT scan results. I hope I can make the next get together. I loved looking at all the pictures. You all look so great! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers you sent my way. Take care,
Trish

Hi Trish:
So sorry that you couldn't make the luncheon on Saturday - you were definitely missed!!! Very happy that you are feeling so much better now and I look forward to meeting you at the next luncheon.

Michigan (and Illinois) Gal(s): What a fun time, right??!! It was so good to see all the 'old timers' and to meet the new ones too. I always leave these luncheons feeling uplifted and energized - thanks for that!!
Looking forward to our next one - and Mary (Kats) you'd better make it too!! You may be from Illinois but you are now an honorary Michigander (or Michiganian if you prefer).

To all the gals who weren't able to make it this time - we look forward to seeing you next time.

God bless,
Pat

Hi Everyone,

I do not post much anymore..having some medical issues-but, the big "help" I need is finding another oncologist. I do not normally reach out per se, but I am at my wit's end.

I have Care Choices (HMO)..can any of you suggest whom I may see? My current onc is not taking me seriously and while I have looked at the providers listed for my plan, I also think personal recommendation is always best. I'm currently in the St. Joe's system and with all my extensive cancer history I would prefer to stay in that facility.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Lorie Anne

What my granddaughter was doing at the hotel while we were at Lone Star.

When I got back from the get together lunch I had to laugh when she asked me if I had fun with my 'Cybersisters'?

Well, ladies, I hardly know how to tell you all this. My husband got the results of his tests from his doctor on Thursday. He has Amyloidosis. His only hope for survival is a stem cell transplant. We hope to get him accepted at Boston Medical University. He's from the Boston area and has family there. I would appreciate any prayers you might have for him. He's a very sick man, and the survival rates for this disease are about the same as for stage IV bc.