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Troy's "Conquer the Heat" for RSD.
Page Creator: Troy Grimes
Event: Troy's Streak
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The Marathon is easy compared to RSD.
About my nonprofit:
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association was founded in 1984 to promote public and professional awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD or RSDS), also known as Complex Regional...
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Fundraising target: $100,000
So far I have raised: $2,890.00
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My personal message:

I am running to raise funds for and awareness of RSD.

In 2006/07, I completed the equivalent of 10 marathons (26.2 miles each) in 10 months.

In 2008, I conquered my ultimate challenge to date - running 40 miles from Big Spring, Tx. to Midland, Tx. on June 14, 2008. 

Next up: For 2008/09, I plan to better my 10 marathons in 10 months by completing 12 events of 26.2 miles or greater in 12 months.   I will cap off my 12 events with a 24-hour run in McKinney, TX. where I will attempt to run/walk/crawl for at least 100 miles.   See below for my full schedule.

Please consider making a donation to RSDSA directly from this page and/or purchasing a copy of my book (proceeds help fund my race expenses).  Here is a link for the book: http://www.wordclay.com/BookStore/BookStoreBookDetails.aspx?bookid=12514  or you may email me at troyrayg@aol.com for information on buying directly from me.

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 What is RSD?

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) - also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - is a chronic neurological syndrome characterized by:

  • severe burning pain
  • pathological changes in bone and skin
  • excessive sweating
  • tissue swelling
  • extreme sensitivity to touch

RSD is something that has touched my life on a very personal basis - my
wife Yvette was injured at work a few years back, and developed RSD shortly
after that.  She is now permanently disabled (20% according to her Drs) because of this condition.   She had a spinal implant (a device that is surgically implanted in her back that has wires running from it to her spine) about a year after her accident to help make the pain "bearable".  With the help of this device, her pain level (on a scale of 1 to 10) went from a 9 or 10 to a 3 or 4.  Before the implant, she refused to go out in public for fear someone might bump into her.  One day, I heard her scream in agonizing pain when an envelope fell on her leg - RSD is pretty wicked stuff.  And all of this resulted from a simple fall at work (she slipped on some wax that was left in the floor by the cleaning crew).   Her only option at this point is to have the device in her back the rest of her life plus be on heavy medication forever as well.   Her life will never be the same again, that is until a cure for RSD is found.

Troy's Schedule and Results:

click on the following link to view my prior results and upcoming schedule:

http://www.geocities.com/troyrayg/Race_results_3.pdf

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More Information

For information about RSD and the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
Association,  go to:  http://www.rsds.org
 

Thank You to my Off-Line Donators:

1.  John Basden (childhood friend of both Yvette and I)......  $100

 

 

 

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Scott McEvoy 5/5/2009 $100.00 In honor of my Daughter Heather who is fighting RSD everyday. Thank You 
David Shulman 12/29/2008 $100.00 Troy, well done for a good cause and continued success in the new year. 
Mary-Anne 11/25/2008 $50.00 Thank you for your amazing support and effort to educate the public on this terrible disease. 
Gina Herr 5/29/2008 $100.00 My daughter is 24 and has been diagnosed 6 months ago. She is in so much pain and needs a cure. 
mary beth ludington 5/6/2008 $25.00 Just had to sponsor you again b/c you are amazing!!! Thanks for running for RSD! 
FliLena 4/13/2008 $25.00 I want to Thank You Troy for this-you are a true blessing-I have had RSD since 2001-now applying SS 
Tina 4/8/2008 $20.00 I have RSD and I am proud to sponser you in this drive for awareness that vitally important!!!!! 
The Stamm Family 3/21/2008 $50.00 We need more people to know about us.. Thank You and God Bless  
Kris Baker 3/21/2008 $25.00 I have been Dx with RSD since 1990 and have full body, thank you for educating others. God Bless 
Thomas Family 3/20/2008 $25.00 My 12 year old daughter has been battling CRPS in her leg for 2 years now. She needs a cure!! 
Rose Anna 3/20/2008 $80.00 So many healthcare professionals need to be better informed about RSD. I sent mine info. Good luck! 
Margaret 3/20/2008 $25.00 Troy, wishing you all the best I have RSD in my hand and it is getting better. 
Sweety 3/20/2008 $25.00 i wish your wife great relief from her pain! 
RSD Beware 5/23/2007 $25.00 Thank you for being a stand for those in pain!!! 
Deb and Tom Hogan 5/20/2007 $25.00 Thank you for raising awareness of CRPS! 
Jonathan Rue 5/13/2007 $25.00 That's awesome everybody tell everybody! 
Josh Benn 5/1/2007 $25.00 Thanks for what you are doing and good luck with the marathons! 
G. Brint Ryan 4/19/2007 $500.00 Troy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Yvette 
Betsy Smith Tribble 3/30/2007 $25.00  
Dawn M. De Jesus 3/28/2007 $50.00 Thank you for bringing awarness! I have had rsd for 3 years! 
Jack & Jill 3/27/2007 $100.00 In honor of our daughter Char's courageous battle against RSD for many years.Thanks Troy.  
mchurlonis 3/27/2007 $25.00 To finding a cure. In honor of those who suffer RSDS~in special honor of Char! You are amazing. 
Lori Silver 3/26/2007 $25.00 In support of my daughter Lindsey 
Scott McEvoy 2/11/2007 $250.00 I honor of my daughter Heather who battles RSD everyday 
Faith 1/6/2007 $50.00 what you're doing means the world to me.. thankyou  
Jim Broatch 12/7/2006 $25.00 Troy: Thanks again for your efforts to raise money for CRPS research. 
Joan 11/20/2006 $50.00 In Support Of Paula Bearden 
Stephen 11/20/2006 $100.00 In Support Of Paula Bearden 
Gail Sexton 11/17/2006 $25.00 Keep up the good work! 
Lisa Delia 11/3/2006 $25.00 Thank You! And we hope to see you at the Hope and Possibility run in Central Park (NY) next summer! 
Eric and Donna Lafferty 10/25/2006 $50.00 Thanks for all your efforts and inspiration! 
Heather Hjortnaes 10/17/2006 $50.00 Thank you for running for those those of us who can't! 
Rosalind Shertzman 10/17/2006 $100.00 Thanks For Caring 
Wm Eiseman 10/16/2006 $100.00 In honor of my wife who is kicking back against RSD 
Karen Nelson 10/16/2006 $25.00 I'm a RSD/CRPS victim (4 1/2yrs) Thanks for your support in the finding of a cure for RSD/CRPS  
Debbie Huberman 10/15/2006 $25.00 thanks for fighting for us! 
Lenny & Ruth 10/1/2006 $50.00  
Naomi Benghiat 9/30/2006 $25.00 In honor of my cousin, Jeanni Tavlin who has worked tirelessly to help herself and others with RSD. 
Lester 9/29/2006 $20.00 It's a struggle and you can do it. 
Kay Browning 9/29/2006 $50.00 Thanks for running to support RSD research 
Marty B. 9/29/2006 $25.00 In honor opf my dear cousin Jeanni 
Roxann Collins 9/29/2006 $25.00 Go, Troy! I'm impressed with your dedication to running marathons and helping this research. 
Betty Maul 9/29/2006 $50.00 Thanks for running for us. We appreciate your efforts to raise funds and awareness. 
Denise Munro Robb 9/29/2006 $25.00 I know how much people suffer from this disease. Bless you for doing this! 
RLC 9/29/2006 $10.00  
Debbie Deems 9/28/2006 $25.00 Thanks for raising awareness! Your efforts mean a great deal to so many! 
Meredith Anderson 9/27/2006 $10.00 I've had CRPS Type I for 3 1/2 years now. Thank you for supporting your wife & RSD! 
Bonita Brown 9/27/2006 $25.00 I have RSD / TY for all U are doing 4 your wife and all of us  
Lynne 9/27/2006 $25.00 Hi Tony! What a superb support-giver you are! I have RSD and I'm proud to help you! 
Ingrid 9/26/2006 $10.00 I have RSD for 15 years, Thank you for doing this for us, I hope to give more later. 
Jeanni 9/26/2006 $25.00 I have had RSD for ten years and am pleased to sponsor you in your effort to raise money and run! 
mary beth ludington 9/26/2006 $15.00 GOOD LUCK! THANKS FOR MAKING RSDSA YOUR CAUSE! 
Jim Broatch 9/26/2006 $25.00 Thank you for running for CRPS!  
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* Total raised online: $2,790.00
Amount raised offline: $100.00
Grand Total: $2,890.00
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