Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Community Outreach

Tom's Marathon

Page Creator: Pat and Tom

Event: Tom's Marathon

Event Starts: Jul 3, 2009

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only national organization advancing research, supporting patients, building community awareness and advocating for a cure. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network...

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Hey, it's Tom from the Pat and Tom show. Thanks for checking out this link. I hope you're able to donate but even if you're not, just the fact that you took the time to look a little closer at what's going on means you care and that's appreciated.

As I've explained in my blog, I'm inspired to do this run July 3rd by a buddy I've known since third grade. Doug Beaulieu is genuinely one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He's also one of the funniest guys I've ever known. From getting in trouble with our band teacher in 5th grade for laughing when we were supposed to be learning "Synchopated Clock" (he called it "Constipated Clock"--which still makes me chuckle) to getting together now once or twice a year with our families when we go home to visit, he and I share one of those uncommon bonds that can only come from knowing somebody essentially all of your life. It's a friendship I cherish. When we found out he had been hit with pancreatic cancer last fall, it was a bolt out of the blue. He's one of the healthiest guys I know and a long-time runner. So it made no sense. But, as we have since found out, pancreatic cancer often makes no sense. Because of his love for running, I decided to run a marathon last May in our hometown in honor of him. I am no fan of running but, if he could go through chemo and all that, I figured it was the least I could do. Then, three days before, I got a hideous chest cold thing and had to cancel, which completely sucked.

That's when Pat made the suggestion that I do the run anyway. To stay motivated, he suggested I should do it on the air, and for a charitable cause. Great idea! So I contacted Doug and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was what he suggested, since it has helped him out quite a bit.

I'm happy to say that Doug's prognosis is good. Very good, considering this type of cancer, of which very little is still known. The chemo has been effective and it helps that in addition to be being a pretty funny guy, he's also a tough little bugger--a football player in high school who made all-league defensive back despite being about eye level with, say, Kenny Chesney.

So, that's the story. Thanks for reading it. If you do nothing else, I hope you take away a little more awareness about Pancreatic Cancer and it's insidious nature. About the same amount is known of this type of cancer as was known about breast cancer in the 1930s. So, awareness is vitally important because one way or another it will lead to more research, which will lead to better treatment and ultimately, a cure.

Thanks again and wish me luck. I'm gonna need it!!

Tom

Online Sponsors to date:

Display Name	Date	Amount	Comment
Matthew & Kathy Jenkins	8/12/2009	$100.00
Anonymous	7/28/2009	$26.20
Jamie Heisler - Elk Grove Loyal listener	7/7/2009	$50.00	WTG Tom. This is to honor my father who passed from pancreatic cancer in 1964. We need a cure
Good Day Scott	7/3/2009	$100.00	My Mom passed away from Pancreatic cancer and I want to see a cure
Tom's Mom	7/3/2009	$50.00	Way to go, Tom! (then she asked if that was too corny)
Neal Hinson	7/3/2009	$52.40	Nice work bro!! You rock!!
Your other sis and bro-in-law, Kathy & Mike	7/3/2009	$75.00	Way to go Tommy, we luv ya!! That goes for you, too, Doug. :)
Patty Braun	7/3/2009	$26.20	You are truly an honorable friend. For memory of my Dad who passed in 2008 from pancreatic cancer.
Michael and Dela Duncan	7/2/2009	$26.20	Way to go Tom!
Steve and Denise Tebbs	7/2/2009	$25.00	Run Tom Run...cuz I've seen you shoot a basketball
Donnene Hudspeth	7/1/2009	$100.00	For my 76 year old daddy who is a 1 year survivor of Pancratic Cancer! God bless you Tom!!!
Carrie Yoshida	7/1/2009	$30.00	you are AWESOME good luck to you!! You can do it
Donna Salah	6/30/2009	$25.00	You can do it Tom--walk, run or crawl, but you can do it!
Louise and Elston Turner	6/30/2009	$100.00	Hey Tom! Good luck and God speed!
Jim Matthews	6/30/2009	$20.00	Great Job Tom.... run like the wind
Jason Harper	6/29/2009	$100.00	GO TOM, GO!
Rick Kushman	6/28/2009	$52.40	Two bucks a mile -- that's good money for Tom
Anonymous	6/26/2009	$25.00	You can do it Tom. I have faith in you. Heck, you climbed a mountain....God Bless you and Doug!
The Byrd/Rand Family	6/26/2009	$262.00	$10 per mile, Tom. Don't get a flat sneaker!
Jamie Heisler - Elk Grove Loyal listener	6/24/2009	$50.00	This is the gesture of a true friend. God Bless your friend Doug.
Rich and Jenn - Livermore Fan Base	6/23/2009	$25.00	Kick'n in another 25 smacks for calling Tom - Pat in the earlier donatation...DOH! Way to go TOM.
Jim and Jennifer Gumm	6/23/2009	$100.00	"Here's a dollar, that's all your getting out of me."
Derek & Rachelle Beaulieu	6/22/2009	$100.00	Good Luck Tom!!!
Sophia Jane Goetluck and her mom and dad	6/20/2009	$100.00	Who's Tom? We're going to say lots of prayers for Doug...and you too Tom!
Eric and Dolores Altenburg	6/19/2009	$250.00	Finally a good cause - Best of Luck!!
Betty n Skip Bowser	6/18/2009	$318.00	Your lookin good old man. You can doooo it!!!
Blake & Lori Woodland	6/18/2009	$25.00	Thanks for doing this for such a great guy!
Doug Beaulieu	6/18/2009	$100.00	Tom - you are an awesome friend. Love you man! 26.2 is nothing to you....
Debbie Davis	6/18/2009	$50.00	You are a true friend! God bless you and Doug. Now, go run your butt off!!!
Ralph & Trina Laird	6/18/2009	$50.00	Finish and let's go golfing
Dan Mailey	6/18/2009	$100.00	Run, Tom, Run! Best of luck for a smooth run...You'll do great! Wish Doug my best too!
Henry & Dianne Altenburg	6/18/2009	$50.00	Tom we know how much this means to "Go Tom"
Molly and Greg	6/18/2009	$25.00	We're rooting for you and for Doug, little brother!
Anonymous	6/18/2009	$262.00	heyyyy puppy
Matt Greer	6/18/2009	$100.00
Rich and Jenn - Livermore Fan Base	6/18/2009	$100.00	Fat Daddy and his Little Lady support Pat in this noble cause
Chris and Kathy Rogers	6/17/2009	$20.00	What a great thing you are doing for your friend!

	* Total raised online:	$3,070.40
	Amount raised offline:	$0.00
	Grand Total:	$3,070.40

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