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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg


"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain



Thursday, March 11, 2010

"There she goes"

I was driving home tonight when our Big Climb team member Neal e-mailed me with exciting news. He received a $2000 donation from Stephanie, a person who wanted to join the team but missed the cutoff when the climb closed to new climbers last week!  This unbelievable act of kindness put our team into 9th place overall in fund raising in one fell swoop. I don't know if I can ever thank Stephanie enough, I hope her donation is motivating to others.   I took great inspiration from this donation and will be working even harder to beat cancer through the support and assistance the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society offers. I sweated to the oldies in the pool this morning, and will be doubling my cycling efforts in the next week so I can keep up with the rest of the team and climb to the top in 10 short days. Today's song to accompany my good mood was first recorded in 1988 by the LA's from Liverpool England. Obscure, but what a catchy tune! I dedicate it to Stephanie N as she entered the scene and left quite an impression! If you haven't seen Mike Myers in So I married an axe murderer this song plays twice in the soundtrack. It is worth a rental for those who enjoy comedy-romantics. (more comedy than romance.) Live Strong!

Our Big Climb homepage:

http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/BigClimb?team_id=25870&pg=team&fr_id=1110

4 comments:

Cathy Curths said...

Wow, that's an amazing gift, thanks Stephanie! And I was floored when I saw how much total money you have raised, great job.
Love, Cathy

Anonymous said...

YAY DONATIONS!!!!

You have one heck of an amazing team dad! I really wish I could be there for it...Please pray for my fundraising day tomorrow at work everyone! I hope that there are some kind hearted and interested people! I can't wait!

Love, Your Daughter

Anonymous said...

Wish I could join you, but these days, I can barely climb a short flight of stairs. In a pain flare up right now. BUT, I'll be there in spirit and prayers. Good luck with your climb, Greg, and God be with you. God bless you... Cheri Allan

Anonymous said...

Greg, what a great gift. Thanks to Stephanie. Love Dad and Alice