Shawn Shorrock's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Shawn Shorrock
Page Closes: Jan 15, 2010
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Our boys - Luke and Ryan
About my nonprofit:
Melanoma Research Foundation Melanoma Research Foundation
Description: Every hour of every day, someone in the United States dies from melanoma. The Melanoma Research Foundation and its volunteers are dedicated to a mission of research, education and advocacy...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
Total raised so far: $4,500.00
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My personal message:

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for the Melanoma Research Foundation.

My husband - Matt - was diagnosed with stage IIb melanoma in June 2002 after a mole was removed from his left upper back.  In November 2007, he had a tumor removed from his intestines and was then pronounced stage IV.  Since then, he's had metastasis to his neck, brain, liver, pancreas and a variety of lymph nodes.  He's currently undergoing IL-2 immunotherapy treatment and his mid-treatment scans showed that he is responding.  We are optimistic that this treatment will knock this stuff out for good. He's also working extensively with a variety of alternate medicine practioners to make his body as inhospitable to cancer as possible. 

Through everything, Matt has followed a simple set of principles - LIVE, LOVE, GIVE, FIGHT!!!  He's living this every day and has shown me what it really means to do each of these things - he's amazing in every sense and I'm truly blessed to be his partner in life. 

So, this is me fighting and giving and living and loving that I can.  I hope you'll help us in this fight against this bloody awful disease.  I'm training to run the Atlanta half marathon and then the Kiawah Island Half a few weeks later - both to increase awareness about Melanoma and raise money to support the Melanoma Research Foundation. 

Over 90% of the funds raised will be invested in the Melanoma Research Foundation’s research programs, including direct support of scientists and researchers.  Please see the link on this page for more information regarding the MRF.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! 

Expect Greatness!

PLEASE WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN!


Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Stephenson 1/4/2010 $100.00 You are truly inspiring! 
Tejedor Family 1/3/2010 $100.00 All our love to 2 amazing people. 
Lee & Jenny Wedgeworth 12/12/2009 $150.00 We love you! 
Angelika Molls 11/26/2009 $100.00 May the power of love protect you 
Friends of Allison 11/18/2009 $25.00  
David and Valerie Shorrock 11/11/2009 $200.00 You continue to inspire us all; love, as always, Mum and Dad 
John and Cyndee Perry 11/9/2009 $100.00 Our love to you guys. 
JBB 11/4/2009 $50.00  
The fig Newtons 11/2/2009 $200.00 Plenty of love and support from over the ocean 
Piper gang 11/2/2009 $300.00 praying for full recovery! 
Tom & Joan 11/2/2009 $25.00 we love you guys and good luck with your run 
Tom and Suzanne 11/2/2009 $100.00 We are continually amazed by the two of you and offer as much love and support as you need.  
Uncle John & Aunt Shirley 11/2/2009 $50.00 Our hearts and prayers are with you - always 
Anonymous 11/1/2009 $370.00 We love you 
The Salvatierra-Partin fam 9/26/2009 $100.00 You guys are truly amazing. Keep kickin' cancer's butt! 
Bev and O 9/10/2009 $250.00 Love is with you 
Kathleen Murtagh-Galea 9/9/2009 $100.00 You are both an inspiration! 
Judy Melville 9/9/2009 $200.00 You know you have my support, in many ways. 
Mark & Melinda Byrnside 9/9/2009 $100.00 Our continued prayers are with you guys!  
Dave, Carol, and Jeanne Lewis 9/8/2009 $50.00 We love the Shorrocks 
Fendi Fei and Jia Mi 9/8/2009 $100.00 You are amazing! We will continue praying for you. 
Dean & Kristen Squires 9/1/2009 $100.00 I'd like two boxes of Tagalongs and one box of Thin Mints for M'lady. 
Sonya Ko & Mike Crowley 8/24/2009 $250.00 Praying for a complete recovery! 
Olga & Mike Buchkovsky 8/24/2009 $100.00 You are the best!  
Mom and Dad 8/15/2009 $100.00 Our love and hearts are with you every second.  
Desiree & Paynter Higgins 8/13/2009 $100.00 Shawn...you ROCK! Group Hug:) 
Marcom Group 8/12/2009 $80.00 Run like the wind!...you have our support! 
Donna & Doug Wettlaufer 8/11/2009 $100.00 You are in our prayers. Truly amazing individuals. 
The Couture's 8/11/2009 $100.00 Godspeed! 
Carrie & Tad McMichael 8/11/2009 $150.00 We wish you both the very best, you have our support! 
Irene Ceisel 8/10/2009 $100.00 Best wishes Shawn and Matt! You are in my prayers. 
Anonymous 8/10/2009 $100.00 You are in our prayers. 
Brett and Amy Johnston 8/6/2009 $100.00 You two truly are amazing. You have our support! 
Dan and Beth Stoutamire 8/5/2009 $100.00 You are both amazing and inspiring...Good luck! We love you!! 
pam robinson / cooljewelrydesign 8/5/2009 $50.00 Hey guys...cheering you both on from the sidelines!! 
Lance and Kendra Shoulders 8/5/2009 $100.00 Go Matt & Shawn!! You'll always have our support! 
Chris Wright 8/5/2009 $100.00 We love you guys, Good luck on the Marathon!! 
* Total raised online: $4,500.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $4,500.00
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