I have written about my friend Mike before. In the past, I have talked about how I admire what he has gone through to keep on going. There are people in this world who are warriors. Mike is a warrior. Mike has Myeloma, and what you should know is that the survival rate for this Cancer is poor, very poor. I read at one point once a person is diagnosed with Myeloma, they have 5-7 years. Mike is on year 8.
Mike has fought every step of the way. He has excellent days, and he has horrible days. Through it all is his determination that he is not going out without one heck of a fight. His wonderful wife Kris, and his three children are incentive enough to keep going, but I know deep inside, Mike has more incentive than those four excellent reasons - he wants to live and enjoy life to the fullest!
One of his passions, other than trains, wine and coffee, is biking. He loves hitting the road and going out for a few miles. As a runner, I understand his need to get out. It takes him away from the stresses in his life. It reminds him he is alive and vital. It is a meditation and a therapy.
Mike is turning this passion into helping others now. In September he will participate in a Century Ride(100 miles) in Door County, Wisconsin. He is raising money for Team in Training(TNT). Runners know this organization well. They are a constant at various races all over the world. TNT has raised millions to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma, and so many other blood Cancers. They are a blessing in the fight against Cancer.
Mike's goal is $4,000. I am asking and encouraging you to give towards his cause. Here is his fundraising webpage.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/in/docoride13/mbierma7kv
There is no donation too small to fight Cancer. We all know someone who has battled, or is battling Cancer. I know all of you get requests. This may be another request, but this one means a lot to me.
I was grooms man at Kris and Mike's wedding. Mark and I have celebrated birthdays, holidays and anniversaries with them. They are family, and I am asking you to help my family today. Thanks for your consideration.
Charlie
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