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#68242 01-23-2008 09:43 AM
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Brian and all,

I have started this new thread to eliminate the confusion I caused in the earlier one. With only 9 days left, we need as many people as possible to see this. If you participate, please mention it here, so the thread stays on top.

The Sunday News Magazine, Parade and The Case Foundation are hosting a Charity donation Challenge. The charities that have the MOST PEOPLE DONATE will get an extra $50,000 from the Case Foundation. I believe it is only the top 4 that get the $50,000, so we need everyone's help. This challenge ends on JANUARY 31, so time is of the essence.

Please pass this on and get as many people as you can to donate - the minimum is $10 and it is the NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT DONATE THAT COUNTS, so $10 is fine. You can make a BIG DIFFERENCE for just $10.

To donate, go to:

http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?BadgeId=110252

You can pay with a credit card or PayPal.


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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Hey, I just sent my donation...very easy and glad to be able to use PayPal...!

Thanks OCF for all your support these last few months..it was time for me to "pay it forward."

Deb


Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!

Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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I'm not sure but I think I donated twice. I wonder if I will count as 2 people?


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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David,
Sorry, but no. They said only one donation will be counted for each person. I would assume a husband and wife could each donate if they did it separately. And someone could donate for a parent or someone else who didn't have a credit card or PayPal. But you would have to set up a separate account in their name with a separate userID and password.

Rosie


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Yeah I thought it was to good to be true when all my account info came up without me having to retype it in. They took my money though. LOL I should have tried to do it in my wife's name but I bet they key off the e mail address. I'll try using another e mail and her name. I'll be back..


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Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Yes that worked, but they did kick me out when I tried to register my wife with the same e mail address so I just used a different one and it worked. I assume I could have done that with any name as long as I registered the name info and used a valid CC. There's more than one way to skin that butterfly.


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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I contacted them and ask about sending a check.. Never received a reply.. I have never had a credit card and never will. Why give away your money so someone else can live the good life? I would gladly send them a check.


Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
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Jim,
I'm pretty sure they don't take checks. Do you perhaps have a friend or family member that you could give cash or a check to and have them use their credit card or PayPal account to pay it for you?


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Rosie,

I got your email and it is done. Couldn't have been any easier.

What a great idea!!!!!

Jerry


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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"
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Okay people,

So far, there have been 11 donations. Subtracting Brian, myself and my husband, that means there are only 8 of you that feel OCF is worth $10 to you.

Now, I know some of you simply can't afford it and some may be waiting until payday, and some access the internet at the library or workplace or a friend's house, but for the majority, if you can afford to pay for an internet connection, you can afford $10 to help OCF.

That's all I'm asking - just $10.

PLEASE! This challenge ends on Jan 31st at 3:00 PM. That's only 7 days!

Rosie


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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