Hi everyone.

Some of you don't know me, but many do. Due to personal (not medical) reasons, I have not been an active member of the OCF for about the last 12 months. I have gotten many PM's and hope that my responses have helped those that have contacted me. Despite my having retired from the practice of dentistry, I am always available to use my knowledge wherever and whenever I can.

This coming September 24th, I will be attending Susan Luria's walk, as I have done every year since she started honoring the memory of her brother David.

I would like to introduce you to a tradition that I started years ago when I attended my first walk. I asked members that could not attend the walk, to send me a picture of themselves so that I could carry them with me during the walk and in this way, they could be there, too. I still have all the pictures that were sent to me over the years and they will be with me again this year.

Whether you send me a picture or not, this would be a great time and opportunity to donate to the OCF. If you are interested in sending a check to sponsor me at the walk or to send me a picture (or both), send me a PM and I will let you know my address.

Let's help make this the best fund raising walk of the year.

Thanks.

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"