This Just In...

I just got this email from my team captain...

"There are some EXCITING things going on in the world of cancer research right here in our own backyard thanks to your hard earned fundraising dollars! Dr. Yosef Refaeli and his team are funded by the LLS, and work out of Denver's National Jewish Hospital. This amazing group of researchers are on the cusp of discovering a way to use a patient's own cells in treatment INSTEAD of relying on a bone marrow transplant. This is a really exciting discovery because it eliminates the need to find a bone marrow match. Locating a bone marrow match often takes months or even years, and sometimes no one is ever found! Non-existent bone marrow matches are a huge reason why the survival rates for some types of cancer are so low. However, with this new discovery, the patient will be their own perfect match! In addition, the researchers believe that they can multiply the extracted cells so that the patient has a lifetime supply in the event that they have a relapse. The icing on the cake is that this treatment can applied to patient's battling a wide variety of cancers, not just blood-related. The research from National Jewish is just one of many examples of how your hard earned fundraising dollars are at work and saving lives! Thank you for making these amazing advancements in cancer treatment possible. None of it would happen without your dedication to TNT and its mission!"

So THAT is what your generous donations are helping to do!!! Doesn't that bring a smile to your face?? Keep 'em coming-- I still have 4 more months!!!

Been having a good week running- it's been SO beautiful out- literally in the 70's (farenheit) and sunny!! So I can't complain about forcing myself out on the trails. Our next team training is this Saturday- I'll keep you posted...