Rob comes home today

Look forward to Rob coming home today. I will update the news as soon as we get it all from her.

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Best of luck Rob

Rob leaves today for the Banyana Banyana soccer selection camp in South Africa.

Safe travels and the best of luck. I am so so proud of you.

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Banyana to camp in Potchefstroom

Robyn leaves this coming Monday October 17th for Potchefstroom (near Johannesburg, South Africa). Good luck Rob. I'm so proud of you.

Banyana Banyana will camp at the Potchefstroom High Performance Centre from Wednesday next week as they begin their preparations for next year's Olympic Games. 

Safa spokesperson Matlhomola Morake revealed to KickOff.com that a 38-member team will undergo a rigorous fitness test at the facility, under the watchful eye of Banyana coach Joseph Mkhonza. 

"Their fitness levels will be assessed through various physical tests. The camp will be for three days, from October 19 to 23, and will mark the beginning of their preparations of the Olympic Games, which by the way are not very far away. 

"As Safa, we are prepared to render all the necessary assistance that will be needed in these preparations to make sure that the team is well prepared to raise our flag high during the Olympics," Morake says.

Banyana completed a 4-1 aggregate victory over Ethiopia last month to book a place at the 2012 edition of the Olympics Games, which will be held in London. 

Mkhonza has requested that Safa organise friendly matches against strong European teams so that his charges will be well prepared ahead of their Olympic campaign.


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Banyana Banyana Start Preparing for the Olympics

Head coach of the Senior Women's National team, Joseph Mkhonza, has called up thirty eight (38) players for camp to fitness tests and training. This is part of the plans to prepare the team for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Since the formation of Banyana Banyana in 1993, this is the first time they qualified for the Olympic Games. This is a great achievement for women's football in general, and a proud moment for the South African Football Association (SAFA).

During this camp, the players will go for scientific testing and training at the High Performance Centre based at the University of Potchefstroom from 19 to 23 October 2011. The team will be separated into two squads which will enable them to play a practice match on Saturday (22 October 2011) in Sasolburg.

Mkhonza says that early preparations augur well for international competition. "Since this will be the first time Banyana Banyana participates in the Olympic Games, I want to ensure that the team's fitness levels are up to where they should be when we get to London because it will be a competitive tournament for the girls next year. I want to ensure that we play to our best potential in London without worrying about the players fitness levels. I have seen some of the nations that have been taking part in international competitions, the first thing you notice is that they are extremely fit and we need to work towards that," said Mkhonza.

Most of the players called up for this camp took part in the final Olympic qualifiers, while some are from the squad that was at the All Africa Games in August. Mkhonza has also called up players he identified during the Sasol National Championships who have never been given an opportunity to participate in National team activity.

"It is important to get a good mix of players and build a strong squad leading up to the tournament. I have players coming from last season's Sasol League National Championship, as well as some players coming from the international clubs who would like to represent South Africa in the Olympics. I believe this is the best time to give them a chance," said Mkhonza.

#36 of 38 players selected
Robyn Suskin
Between clubs


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Chemo 18 (Round 7)

7am and off to chemo.

11am and all is well. So thankful for that.

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Well done Robyn

Our daughter Robyn has been invited by the South African Football Association (SAFA) to attend a selection camp in South Africa in mid October. She will be trying out for Banyana Banyana the South African women's national soccer team. How cool is that ?

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Great news

I just heard from Dr. Schraeder and he was "very pleased" with the results of the scans. Things are stable and there is no evidence of spread anywhere else. There is however, something still showing up in my upper right lung but it has not grown or moved ! I am thrilled. The battle continues.............

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Scan day

I'm off to have my PET/CT scans. Time will tell..............

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Happy New Year

To all my family and friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah I wish you all good health and a Happy New Year. Don't forget to switch the date on your checks from 5771 to 5772!


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It's just a flesh wound !

Well, after a pretty tough Thursday, Friday and Saturday I'm feeling quite good right now.

Watching some good football and trying to watch some of the World Cup Rugby.

I'm still working on the drive around Bulawayo video and I hope to have it out soon.

Things are progressing with the Zimkids Center. Thanks to Dennis for all the truly hard work.

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