3.21.2006

More on Relay for Life and how to get involved

If you have not read my article on Relay for Life, please check it out below. But for those who have, you can visit my personal donation website at https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=128228&lis=1&kntae128228=D5804FFB60714B29BE2474CFA279AFC8&supId=123431369

If you are interested in donating any amount of money to help me reach my goal of $1000 towards cancer research please do so soon as the actual really is only a few weeks away. Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support.

-Andy

A young man was walking along the beach when he came upon a site of thousands upon thousands of starfish washed upon the shoreline. One by one he immediately started throwing them back into the ocean. And soon another man came by and said, "Are you crazy? There must be a million starfish out here. There's no way you can make a difference." And just as the young man threw in another starfish he said, "Well I made certianly made a difference for that one."

3.20.2006

IT'S A MIRACLE

Mom just called me with the best news we have had since this whole cancer nightmare started. She was at the specialists office today and all she could say what "It's a miracle". She said she would have never guessed that 3 months from her first visit mom would be doing so well. From all CAT scans it seems as if the chemo is working like a charm. The next step for mom is to finish her 2 last rounds of chemo, then another scan. At that time the doc said they'll either do another round of chemo, or stop treatment for a while.

Please keep your prayers coming, someone up their must be listening. PRAY PRAY PRAY.

The doc said to my mom...you must really be a fighter.......man if she only knew the half of it.
So, I hope you enjoy the great news as much as we did, and again please keep the prayers coming.

Thanks
Charlie

3.14.2006

RELAY FOR LIFE

On April 7th-8th, I will be participating in a fundraising event sponsored by The American Cancer Society called RELAY FOR LIFE. This event was created in 1985 by a doctor in Tacoma, Washington to help raise money for his local American Cancer Society office. That first year, he raised $25,000 with the help of friends, family and his community. Today, RELAY FOR LIFE is taking place all around the world and with the help of participants and donors, they are able to raise millions to help fight cancer. But as we all know, it is never enough! There is always somebody in need, and there is always a fight to win.

From 9pm-6am I will be walking with a team of a dozen friends of mine from the Rutgers Glee Club (the choir I sing in at school) on Cook Campus of Rutgers University where this particular event will be taking place. My individual fundraising goal for RFL is $1000. If you would like to help me reach my goal and contribute to the fight against cancer of all kinds, there are a few ways you can help. For a $1 donation, you can purchase a "sun" to honor somebody who has survived, or is currently battling cancer. And for the same price of $1, you can purchase a "moon" and honor someone who has died fighting the disease. For $10, you can purchase "Luminarias" that will light the path of the relay on the evening of the event. There is no minimum or maximum amount that you can purchase. In addition, you can donate directly to the American Cancer Society on their website at http://www.cancer.org. All cancer survivors are invited to kick off the event by walking the ceremonial "first lap" around the relay track.

The only way we can make a difference in this fight is through our actions. If you would like more information and/or would like to join with me and contribute to the cause by purchasing a sun, moon, or luminaria please call me on my cell phone at 732.841.7927 or e-mail me at lopezsupportpage@hotmail.com. Together we can BE the difference.

Thanks,

Andy

3.13.2006

Janice 4 - Chemo 0

Mom came home Friday and is doing great. She has been on the tired side, but that's to be expected with four rounds of chemo in her. Her spirits continue to be great and those phone calls from her grandkids always help. There will be more to come.


Thanks
Charlie

3.09.2006

ROUND 4 IS ALMOST DONE, AND MOM'S MAKING SENSE

Since mom has been undergoing chemotherapy she hasnt always made the most sense of things. Her perspectives have been a bit off, but recently she's come around. For instance I meantioned in my last post about her dieting and revelation that since she's not out of the woods yet, why the hell be on a diet. Just yesterday she was talking to my wife Lauren and said "You know, I was tired after reading, so I slept. I walk through the halls of this hopsital and everyone's sleeping, maybe I should too"

Oh Janice, how your brain has gone to mush. But I must say mom's doing great and she's funnier than ever. Just the other day she was tossing out some of the funniest comments I have ever heard. I was rolling. It will be great to have her home again tomorrow. She is eager to get back to her normal everyday life, and also very much looking forward to Andy's Senior Recital which we'll be posting info about in a few days. It would be great to see you all there. That's all for tonight.

Thanks
Charlie

3.07.2006

SOME GOOD NEWS

Mom got some good news today. She had her first CAT Scan yesterday since starting chemo, and the doctors say it looked so much better. All of her doctors we're really pleased with the results and she'll need a follow up Scan in 4 months. The next step is for mom to get in to see the specialist and to see what she wants to do.

Mom's feeling great and downed a hot fudge sundae tongiht. I know she'll kill me for putting that up there. For a while she started to pull back from eating a lot. Then when I called her tonight to see if she wanted me to bring up some goodies to the hospital she said "what the hell am i doing? I dont need to diet". " Get me a sundae"
She cracks me up. Well keep the prayers coming. She'll be home Friday and I am sure we'll have more to post soon.

Thanks,
Charlie

p.s I get to give mom another needle on Friday...I actually enjoy it.....that will teach her...ha ha ha ha ha ha (that's my evil laugh)

3.01.2006

Here comes Round 4

It is hard to believe that it was almost 3 months ago when we first heard the horrible news of mom's cancer. Since then we have been up and down and up and down and up and down and all over. We could not have gotten through any of it without the love and support of our friends and family.

Next Monday mom goes back to the hospital for round 4 of chemo. Though she's not looking forward to it she know's she has to go. They will be doing the first CAT scan since mom started chemo so hopefully we will have some great news about the size of the remaining tumor. Mom mentioned that her doc's might want to go back in a try to remove more tumor, but everything is kind of up in the air right now. She's taking everything day by day.

Just yesterday she took a drive for the day with Leslie and Nanny down to LBI for the day to make sure their pipes didnt burst, and all was well. Theyn enjoyed lunch at Kubels and I am sure mom is eagerly looking forward to getting down there this summer.

Last Saturday Mom had the chance to spend time with some family she has not seen in quite some time. She looked great, she felt great and I know she had a great time. Thank you for making that night not only so special for my Aunt Debbie on her birthday, but also for my mom. I know she loved seeing everyone.


Keep the calls and emails coming.

Thanks,
Chuck