Final Chance to Support My Big Climb
CLIMB, CONQUER, CURE CANCER!
Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 45 secondsOn April 20th, 2023, I participated in the 2024 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb NJ event. Despite my age, I was able to climb twenty-six floors to the top of the Gateway Center in Newark to raise awareness for blood cancer and all other types of cancer. I did it for my wife, Jan, and everyone who has been affected by cancer. With the collective support of eight donors, including my initial donation of $350, which I contributed to match donations dollar for dollar, we raised $795. We have until Monday, May 20th, 2024, to raise $55 more and my matching contribution to $1,000! If we exceed $1,000, I am committed to matching every dollar donated. Regardless of size, your contribution is crucial to this collective effort. Can you join us and help us achieve this goal?
Every day, I push myself to walk and do extra stair work, preparing for the challenge of climbing. It’s always a battle, but I was pleasantly surprised to have completed the Big Climb in just eight minutes and forty-six seconds. Whenever I felt like giving up, I drew strength from the memory of my wife’s pain, and that gave me the determination to push through and keep going. My journey, filled with highs and lows, is a testament to the human spirit, and I hope it inspires you to join me in this cause.
The following donors have helped me reach my goal:
- Daniel Altilio
- Katherine Brennan
- David Brown
- Rev. Howard Bryant, Sr.
- David Buckman
- Susanne Byrne
- Arnold Cohen
- Michael Daigle
- Catherine Felegi
- Roger & Sandra Held
- Raphael Kasen
- Roberta Krumholtz
- Ellen Lieberman
- Ali Recca-Ryan
- Laverne Williams
To reach $1,000, I need only a $55 donation, which I will match. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in our fight against cancer. These funds will go towards specific research or treatment initiatives. Please consider donating today.
CLIMB, CONQUER, CURE CANCER!
The Big Climb raised a third of a million dollars, but I want to exceed my goal and raise $1,000. Your donation can help us get there! You can still donate to help fund a cure!
I Conquered Twenty-Six Floors for Jan
Today, I participated in the 2024 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb NJ. Despite my age, I climbed twenty-six floors to the top of the Gateway Center in Newark for my wife, Jan, and all those who have been diagnosed with blood cancers but any cancers. Although I walk daily and do extra stair work, climbing is always challenging. I was surprised to complete the Big Climb in eight minutes and forty-six seconds. But every time I wavered, I remembered the pain my wife suffered, lifted my legs, and persevered.
