#1800 10-08-2003 12:09 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | I can't think of a better way to show our support for the ORAL CANCER FOUNDATION than to make a monetary donation to the website in the name of Heather. It is very simple to do and would help underwrite all the expenses incurred every month to keep it up and running. I feel this website has helped so many people in a time when help is needed that it is a small price to pay to keep this site up and running, as well as acknowlege a brave friend. Thank You, Daniel Bogan
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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#1801 10-08-2003 03:54 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 71 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 71 | Dan's donation today in the memory of Heather is the first to be posted in HEATHER'S FUND. I will update this post as other visitors to the message board, and cyber firends of Rosie and Heather help the foundation in her name. When using the online store, please put the word (Heather) after your own so that the donation can be posted here to this thread. Even the smallest amount can help make a difference. Contributors Daniel Bogan Jacob Hovenier Dinah Hayes Lisa De Stefano Brian & Ingrid Hill Diana Dollard Diane Kritz Glenn Emerson Rosemary Michael Heathers' co-workers @ Roadway Express Pennsylvania Auto License Brokers Eileen Jumikis, and matching funds from her employer Computer Associates Claire Knisely Members of Camp Ponderosa Karen Ng (Hong Kong) Optimum Options Inc. Roadway Express Inc. Michelle and Dennis Joyner Melony Lovell Kimberly Crocker & David Crowther Robert Szabolcsky Ronald Foye Daisy R. Shope Roger and Diann Levin Kathy and Larry Bliven Sharon Graham Powerlifter (actual name not provided) Vincent Barry Donna Griest
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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#1802 10-09-2003 04:44 AM | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 194 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 194 |
gnelson, StageIV, cancer free since Nov.9,2000
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#1803 10-09-2003 08:53 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 71 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 71 | You can always click the "contact us" link on the nav bar to get everything, but to keep it simple it is right here: The OCF, 3419 Via Lido #205, Newport Beach, CA. 92663
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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#1804 10-10-2003 12:06 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | To those of you who have or will be contributing to the fund, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To those of you who can't afford a financial contribution, please know that your thoughts and prayers mean the world to me. Thank you to all who have sent your condolences on the forum and by email. Rainbows & hugs,  Rosie P.S. to lakehouse: I replied to your private message. Please go to your profile to read it.
Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.
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#1805 10-21-2003 04:36 AM | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 246 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 246 | Hi All: My mother has been very ill over the last couple of months and my family responsibilities have kept me from the board with my usual frequency. It was with a heavy heart that I logged on today and read the information about Heather. The depth of my own emotional response validates that our virtual family is indeed a tight one and one loss affects us all greatly. I just want to take a moment to tell Rosie and all of you how grateful I am to know you and share our time together. Rosie's advocacy and love for Heather will remain permanently etched in my being and I have been permanently changed by following their journey. I missed the initial thread (and now am having trouble finding it) about where to send a donation for Heather's Fund. Could someone please just repeat the info-does it go to the main OCF address? Speaking of family members, I want to also provide an update on Packer 66 (Frank)in the hopes that Dee, who is very overwhelmed, will receive additional support from us. I had an e-mail from Dee over the weekend saying that Frank's tumor is in his sinus region and he has been admitted to Dana Farber here in Boston for 5 weeks for a course of IMRT and pain control. Frank is in a great deal of pain, but true to form, is brave and determined to prevail. Dee cannot stay with him for the duration so I envision this will be an exceedingly hard time for them both.Frank has no family in the Boston area so he is essentially solo here. Dana Farber is about 30 minutes from my home and once I have an update from Dee, Dave and I plan on visiting Frank. I will check with Dee to see if it is okay to post Frank's last name in case anyone wants to send a card to the hospital and I will post the address. Meanwhile, anyone wishing to send a card to my house for Frank is welcome to do so and I will bring it to him. You can reach me at [email protected] and I will give you my address. I will post any updates. Today, I am thinking about the Heather's spirit and Frank's bravery. Kim
kcdc
Wife of Dave,diagnosed with Stage III Tonsillar SCC,August '02
Modified radical neck dissection followed by radiation therapy
'There is glory and radiance in the darkness and to see we have only to look"
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#1806 10-22-2003 12:46 AM | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 246 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 246 | Hi Everyone:
Just a quick update to let you know I discovered that Frank is actually a patient at Beth Israel Hospital here in Boston. I tried reaching his room last eve in the hopes of reaching Dee without any luck. Of course, since Frank has a trach, he can't answer the phone! I'm still not sure if Dee is here or at home but will e-mail her now to see if we can get an update. I got some Halloween decorations for Frank's room(he is a huge fan of that holiday) from his friends at OCF (not that we are spooky!) and will pay him a visit before the week is out and get back to you all.
Kim
kcdc
Wife of Dave,diagnosed with Stage III Tonsillar SCC,August '02
Modified radical neck dissection followed by radiation therapy
'There is glory and radiance in the darkness and to see we have only to look"
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#1807 11-03-2003 04:51 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 71 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 71 | Updated donors have been added to Heather's Fund.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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