Shortly after receiving her diagnosis of stage 4 gastric cancer, Debbie traveled to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. That trip greatly lifted Debbie's spirits. During her consultation, the specialists there presented her with new possibilities to help battle cancer. Memorial Sloan-Kettering allows funds to be specifically directed toward gastric cancer. This is the main reason Debbie asked me to add them to this website.
Please scroll to the end of this post for step-by-step instructions on donating to Memorial Sloan-Kettering. I will be updating this site regularly with a running donation total to MSK.
I am still fundraising for Lance Armstrong Foundation as well. These are both great organizations! Your interest and generous donations help the fight against cancer. Finding a cure is quite the challenge, my hope is that it will happen soon!
The bright yellow thermometer on the right side of this page is a link to my fundraising effort for Lance Armstrong Foundation. All family members now wear Livestrong bracelets in honor of Debbie. If you'd like to donate to LAF, please click on the themometer.
I have set my inital combined fundraising goal at $29,029. This is the height of Mount Everest, the highest place on the planet. I am dedicating my upcoming November trek to Mount Everest Base Camp to Debbie. My plan is to phone Debbie when I arrive there and tell her the wonderful news of reaching base camp. (A GIANT thanks to Jon Miller of therestofeverest.com for loaning me his satellite phone!) Additionally, I will be posting audio podcasts from Nepal. Please watch for an introductory podcast soon.
Also--Please check out the rest of the website. Debbie blogs regularly and all of her posts are included. Please check my other blog for recent training photos: sincityhiker.blogspot.com
Thanks for visiting!! Jill
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Instructions for donating to Memorial Sloan-Kettering:
1 Click on the Memorial Sloan-Kettering icon below these intructions
2 Fill in personal information, donation amount, etc.
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Select stomach/gastric cancers from the pull down menu.
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Select yes and you will get another menu.
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Fill in as shown.
The rest should be easy. THANKS!!
Thanks so much for all of your generous donations!!!!!!
Jill & Debbie
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4 comments:
Jill,
I am an old boyhood friend of your Dad, still living in NJ.My wife has been battling cancer for nearly 20 years. She has kept her spirits high throughout this time by keeping close to family & friends.I will be donating to cancer research from your website!
Herb Levine
Dear Jill,
As probably your father's oldest friend,I'm happy to help in any way for your "trekking for Debbie" venture,and Joyce and I wish you and her nothing but the greatest success.
With love,
Bob Lesnik
Jill- I came across your site while researching online about gastric cancer. My sister was just diagnosed with it and she is only 29yo. It has been shocking news to say the least as I am sure you know. I don't know what I'm looking for but wanted to send you a message...perhaps my sister may want to communicate with your sister-in-law...I am not sure. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Oddly, I work for an oncologist and see cancer every day but now it's SOOOOO much different when you're on the other side as I am now with my sister. It seems everything has just fell apart in our lives and I am terrified of losing her.
Tracy
Jill,
I am an old high school friend of Debbie's. I too have been diagnosed with cancer in the past year. I finished my chemo in March for breast cancer. I am doing well and just wanted to thank you for your efforts. Please send Debbie my best and let her know she can email me anytime at margiewg@mindspring.com.
Thanks again,
Margie Weber Gelernter
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