Family

Help fight cancer through Relay for Life

Posted by John on March 5, 2010 at 6:28 am

A little over a year ago, a very good friend of our daughters was diagnosed with cancer. In a short 9 months, Brianna finished the race strong but ultimately lost her battle with the disease. As a father, watching a child’s life cut short was heartbreaking. It’s hard for me to even write about it. [...]

The Iceman Cometh, and the memories live on

Posted by John on November 5, 2009 at 10:23 am

This is my favorite time of year.  It has nothing to do with the change of seasons.  Nothing to do with pumpkins, Halloween goblins, and all that.  The Iceman is coming! “What’s the Iceman”, you ask? Iceman is a 27-mile point to point mountain bike race that I’ve done nearly every year for the past [...]

The Cure Starts Now Holiday Cards

Posted by John on October 17, 2009 at 5:25 pm

Our daughter’s friend Brianna is one of twelve brave kids who have battled, or are battling brain cancer and who have created holiday cards for The Cure Starts Now. Help honor them, and all children fighting brain cancer, by purchasing these holiday cards. Each pack includes 15 cards with one of each of the designs.  (Brianna’s [...]

No Child Left Inside

Posted by John on May 31, 2009 at 3:19 pm

The 13 year old kid across the street used to be outside all the time riding his bike and attempting tricks on his skateboard. He hasn’t been out much lately. I saw him the other day and my first thought was “wow, he’s adding on some weight”. (Yes, Jeremy, I’m talking about you!) I saw [...]

Brianna needs you

Posted by John on May 4, 2009 at 6:08 am

Our oldest daughter, Rachael, has a friend who needs your help. Brianna Sharp was diagnosed last fall with a form of cancer known as Brainstem Glioma. She’s a strong girl and has great support and love from her family and friends. The family is working with doctors from Childrens’ Memorial and St. Jude, among other [...]