Step 2: Treatment Plan
First was the diagnosis, next comes the treatment.
We met with her doctor last week, and found out a few more details. All that I’ll share for now is that my mom has Stage 3c2. I haven’t looked it up yet since the doc explained things very well, and googling medical information on the internet can be overwhelming. This is definitely a step-by-step process, and we’re taking it one step at a time.
She’ll either have surgery or radiation first. We find out Tuesday.
I know we can beat this.
Moving in 1 week. Marathoning in 2 weeks. OH HEY STRESS, NICE OF YOU TO JOIN THIS PARTY. COULD YOU PICK UP THE OTHER END OF THIS COUCH WHILE YOU’RE AT IT? :)
Also, FUNDRAISING. I’m 7% to my goal. A $45 donation gets me to 8%. WHO CAN BE THERE FOR ME IN THIS TIME OF NEED? (IT’S REALLY FOR THE KIDDIES.)
xomdf
DJ MY Marathon!! [Update 1]
For those that missed it, here’s the short (sweet) story of DJ My Marathon:
For better or worse I’m asking the general public to DJ my first NYC marathon, since going to run with music this year.
- Make a donation of $30 to one (or both!) of the charities - CampInteractive + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Send me your request/dedication
- Uplift my spirits or totally screw with me during a very long 26.2 mile run
- I’ll post the final playlist to Spotify
- And tweet each song and the person who requested it during the marathon
Donate:
http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
OR
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
Thanks for your support!
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Here’s how it’s shaping up!
My NYC Marathon Playlist
1. David Bowie - Young Americans, Requested by Steven Cobb @stevencobb
2. Wolfmother - Woman, Requested by Eric Tetuan @glueeric
3. The Knack - My Sharona, Requested by Sharon Frye @dsharona
4. Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy, Requested by Liz Miller @lizlet
5. The Working Hour - Beverly, Requested by Andy Riesmeyer (Tumblr)
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DJ My Marathon!!
Welcome to my super-awesome fundraising idea for this year: DJ My Marathon!
I’m back at it again training for a marathon (THE NYC MARATHON!), and raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a participant in their Team In Training program, as well as for Camp Interactive as a team member of Team Interactive, and I’m asking you to help by making a donation to my fundraising campaign.
In addition to asking for a donation, I’m also asking for your support in the form of song.
While I’m selling miles again this year (donate $30 and pick a mile - I’ll be sending out tweets during the marathon), I’m also asking you to DJ My Marathon!
For a donation of $30 you can also request/dedicate a song that will go on my marathon playlist that I’ll be listening to as I run through the 5 boroughs of New York City on November 6, 2011, just 65 days away! I’ll also be tweeting the songs and dedications the day of the marathon, as well as publishing the final marathon playlist on Spotify for people all over the world to enjoy too!
If I hit my goal of 11 minutes per mile, it will approximately take me 288 minutes to reach the finish line. That means I need about 82 songs to make it there! That’s a lot of music!
So please make a donation, request or dedicate a song, and help me reach the finish line!
Please use one of the links below to donate online quickly and securely plus learn more about my progress along the way. You’ll receive a confirmation of your donation by email and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.
You can either leave a comment with the mile number and song title, or simply email it to me - michelle.deforest[at]gmail.com
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
OR
http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
Each donation to the LLS helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Nearly 958,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. I am hoping that my participation in Team In Training will help bring them hope and support.
Each donation to Camp Interactive help further their mission to empower inner-city youth through the inspiration of the outdoors and the creative power of technology. When urban teenagers step back into nature and forward into technology they gain invaluable skills, heighten their academic standing, and begin to realize more of life’s possibilities.
On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Camp Interactive, thank you very much for your support, and I greatly appreciate your generosity!
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TL;DR
For better or worse I’m asking the general public to DJ my first NYC marathon.
- Make a donation of $30 to one of the charities
- Send me your request/dedication
- Uplift my spirits or totally screw with me during a very long 26.2 mile run
- I’ll post the final playlist to Spotify.
Donate:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
OR
http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
Thanks!
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My NYC Marathon Playlist
1. David Bowie - Young Americans, Requested by Steven Cobb @stevencobb
2. Wolfmother - Woman, Requested by Eric Tetuan @glueeric
3. The Knack - My Sharona, Requested by Sharon Frye @dsharona
4. Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy, Requested by Liz Miller @lizlet
5. The Working Hour - Beverly, Requested by Andy Riesmeyer (Tumblr)
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Look! A fancy widget that will make donating easier! :)
[UPDATE] Ok, well I don’t think it does show up, but if you click through you’ll see it at the top of my blog.
The fundraising gimmickry is about to kick in to high gear so GET READY.
ACTUALLY, YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUST DONATE NOW.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
OR
http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY!!
YOU GUYS, IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! My 29th to be exact :)
And for my birthday I’m raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Please consider making donation of $29 for my birthday!!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
Love you all!!!
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What’s better?
Friends, I need your opinion. This is both a brainstorm, and (ahem) a shameless plug for my fundraising efforts for the NYC Marathon for both CampInteractive and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Options for fundraisers: what’s more FUN?
1. Me bar-tending for charity tips (I LOL at the thought of this, but could be very fun)
2. Tickets to a Meatball Wednesday (would be at least $40-$50 a ticket - includes my famous meatballs and beer/wine)
3. Selling something I make (I have no idea what this could be, but I have a square and really want to use it).
Anyone have ideas? Or what sounds more appealing???
NYC Marathon UPDATE: Why I Won’t Be Running, But Still Fundraising
Ugh, to write this post is super depressing. But after much soul searching I’ve conceded to a leg injury (IT tendonitis + related hip pain), and I won’t be running in the marathon this upcoming weekend. *cue weeping*
I’m not a quitter, so this was one of the most difficult, stomach turning decisions I’ve made in a long time, and it took me weeks to give in. I know the limitations of my body, and that I can push it through ANYTHING. Which is why this was so hard. I thought, well, I can just run it, and it’s going to be a lot of walking, and then I’ll have to go to therapy after. And with that said, I knew the right thing to do was save myself from major damage, and head to therapy sooner than later.
It turns out that all of my injuries (IT + Achillies) are hip-strength (the lack thereof) related, and that I need to stop and really focus on getting through this problem.
I think this was a doubly painful decision because it felt like I was going to let the team down, the people who have donated down, and of course, the kids we’re trying to raise money for down.
However, after speaking with Craig, the head of Camp Interactive, I’m going to continue to work hard for the team, support them at the race, and still try to hit my fundraising goal of $2500. I’m already at $1000, so I can do this.
Here’s how it’s going to work: Since selling miles sort of seems irrelevant at this point, I’m auctioning off my, ahem, unique skill set.
You name the price, the highest named price (and subsequent donation) by Saturday November 6 WINS. You can bid through twitter by tweeting this:
I bid on xxx for $$ to help @mdfsmash raise money for @campinteractive #teaminteractive #auction
Donations don’t have to be made until I let you know you’ve won.
UP FOR AUCTION:
1. Crawfish Eating Lessons (next Spring)*
2. Running 101 session (1 Hour) - Includes 30 min easy run (and walk if needed), stretching before and after, and some core strength exercises.*
3. Running Buddy (30 min)*
4. Running Buddy (60 min) - this will be valid for redemption in the Spring*
5. Custom New Orleans Trip Itinerary
6. Custom New York Trip Itinerary
7. 2-Hour Puppy Walk - good for hyper puppies :)*
8. Bike Ride Buddy (Up to 2 hours)*
9. Triathlon 101 - (4) 30 min lessons: Swim, Bike, Run, Transition - can be grouped together.*
10. Endurance nutrition 101
11. Social Media Lessons (3) - Personal or Business - Includes Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, YouTube
*NYC-Based
As you can see, I really want to raise this last $1500. I’m donating quite a bit of my time and energy to see that this Camp Interactive After-School Program for inner city kids becomes a reality.
LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!
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As always, no bidding necessary if you just want to donate: http://www.crowdrise.com/teaminteractive/fundraiser/mdeforest/
Thanks in advance!
LAST DAY TO DONATE!!
Srsly needing a miracle amount of donations TODAY. PLEASE find it in your hearts and pocketbooks to make a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
