Chemo 2 (Round 8)

Didn’t sleep a wink last night. Damn pre chemo steroids amongst other things !

All the blood work and vitals were good. Chemo took a bit longer than usual. Nonetheless, I was out-a there in 4 hours. Run awaaaay !

Carpe Diem.

With regards the “Zimkids project" post

If you are thinking of donating please remember to only do this in November as per the instructions. Thanks.

Carpe Diem.

Zimkids project

For Just Ten Dollars, You Can Give An AFRICAN Orphan Girl a Real Shot at a Future

Across Zimbabwe, girls without any other option are forced into early marriage to men who are abusive, unfaithful and, in too many cases, infected with HIV. We’re trying to change that. We’re trying to give them nothing less, and nothing more, than control over their own destinies.

How? Since “women’s work” doesn’t get you very far in Zimbabwe, last year, we trained two girls in welding and basic building techniques – from laying brick to pouring cement. Now, we’re trying to establish an expanded version of that program, ZimGirls Welding, and grow it into an independent company for future trainees. And we plan to make it a model and template for other microenterprises run by, and tailored to, dozens of young women orphaned by AIDS.

The umbrella program, Zimkids Orphan Trust, is a finalist in a competition sponsored by Nike and the GlobalGiving Foundation to improve the lives of girls across the world. In order to become one of the twelve winning organizations – each of which will get about $30,000 - we need as many individual donations as possible during the month of November. Donations don’t need to be large. Since it’s the NUMBER of donations, not the total amount raised, that will catapult us to the top, even $10 will make an enormous difference.

Our goal is 1000 donations. So can you spread the word and ask your friends and family members to give our girls a helping hand? Every little contribution is worth a LOT to us. Let’s make this cause go viral!

You can donate two ways – and PLEASE, not before November 1 or after November 30.

By credit card: Go to http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/building-girls-futures/  and follow the instructions.

By Check: Payable to “Global Giving”. Must be received by November 15^th to be counted. Make sure to note that donation is to be applied to Zimkids Girl Effect Challenge – Building Girls Futures project. Mail to Global Giving, 1023 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

For more information on Zimkids, go to www.zimkids.com or facebook/zimkids

Sorry. I didn’t mean to be so cryptic.

It’s about Lance Armstrong. Even though his LIVESTRONG foundation ultimately does good work, I am so disappointed in him as a role model that I can no longer wear the yellow bracelet. Anyone want a Zimkids Orphan Trust bracelet ?

Carpe Diem.

As of this day forward

I am no longer wearing my LIVESTRONG yellow bracelet. I am truly saddened and disappointed by all that has transpired these past few weeks. To all my friends and family that have worn this bracelet in support of me and others dealing with cancer, I say a simple “thank you”.

Carpe Diem.

Damn ! I forgot.

After being off chemo for 4 months I forgot what side effects I endured during all my treatments. This shit has come back with a vengeance.
Bad stomach cramps
Constipation
Nausea
Headaches

How much fun can one person have ?

Carpe Diem ?

A sad day !

Donating to the Ethan Fund

I will be gratefully collecting funds for the next few weeks. If you would like to help please send a check to my 212 Washington address. Unless anonymity is requested, all names, donations and email addresses will be included with the final donation letter and funds. Please understand that I will not be able to provide any tax deductions ! Thanks in advance and please spread the word.

Carpe Diem.

The Ethan Fund

Dear Friends and Family,
As you may all be aware of the terrible tragedy that happened a few days ago in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe I am writing to you all with an appeal.  

I am putting together a fund to assist the family left behind. I would be grateful for any and all assistance. Some of you have already kindly offered to help. I will reply to each and everyone of you who have pledged so far with how we can accomplish this.

The Solomon family have been unbelievably helpful and generous to the family of Ethan. They have magnanimously arranged a dignified burial for this wonderful little guy (3years 9months old). The Solomons are totally and utterly devastated by this horrific turn of events but want you all to know that they really do appreciate all the love and support. 

Ethan's family are struggling to cope with this senseless and untimely tragedy. Nothing will bring this beautiful child back but we can make a huge difference to the family. The funeral is tomorrow Saturday October 6th.
Warmest regards,
Adrian. 

P.S. Please pass this along to anyone you may care, to with thanks.

Adrian Suskin
212 Washington Ave Apt 1707
Towson MD 21204-4735
USA

410-339-3435 home
443-629-6133 cell

Chemo 1 (Round 8)

Here we go again !

Carpe Diem.