Ride with Bob through Europe - Supporting NET Cancer Treatment and Research
I am a 14-year Neuroendrocine Cancer survivor. I am determined to live a long life! So, I persevere, overcoming 4 surgeries, 4 rounds of radiation, and a colostomy bag. I try to immerse myself with positive people and a positive attitude. I gather strength physically and emotionally by riding with my three daughters. This 12-day trip in September will take my daughter, Julia, and I through Austria and end in Venice,ItalyThe Alps will be tough with the elevations, but I am confident we will prevail.
At age 17, I hit a golf ball from San Francisco to Los Angeles for no reason, but now I have a reason for this Odyssey!
I am dedicating this fundraising venture to my friend Michael Balash and his wife Debbie. Michael, from Davis, CA, lost his fight with this cancer this month, and so I ride for him. Treatments for this cancer are expensive and there are few doctors who specialize in this type of cancer
Money raised on this page will go to funding new clinical research in the SF Bay Area, as well as funding young investigators who are interested in working with this rare cancer.
About my friend Michael Balash
Michael and I would talk regularly about our challenges, our medical and emotional needs. Michael was truly a man of strength and warmth. He was 5 year Vietnam veteran and 27-year fireman for the Sacramento Fire Department. He was a tough guy and always wanted to listen to how I was feeling before talking about himself even in his last days.
I know he will be sitting on my shoulders throughout this ride in Europe.
Thank you for your contribution