rockpile Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Through Two Bills Drive and the The Stadium wall, I have been allowed to make an annual request for sponsors for the MS Walk (thanks Scott!). In 2012 TBD and other sponsors raised about $1,250. Total donations since I started this in 2002 on TBD are nearly $12,000! Link to the MS Walk 2013: http://main.national...to/family_rocks Back in 2005, in a post, I wrote: "I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 1994. Since then, I have quit smoking, dropped 10 lbs, ran a 10K, hiked mountains from the Adirondacks to the Sierra Madres. I am still in remission, thanks in part to medicine that was NOT available less than a generation ago. With research and maybe some luck, I believe MS will be a curable disease one day; we will be able to do more than just treat the symptoms, or DELAY the next attack." There is still no cure, but the treatment for preventing a relapse has gone from daily injections (ugh) and monthly chemo-type IV drip bags to a daily pill that is about 75% effective in preventing relapses. Progress is being made! My team is a regular group of friends and family now, and includes three generations of my immediate family - I am Grandpa Rockpile. Edited March 22, 2013 by rockpile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Done! Keep doing what you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Keep on Truckin' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWxJOht2yRE&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Suckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks for pinning this, Jack! (my 1st contributor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Rock, I prefer to donate by check. Instructions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks for pinning this, Jack! (my 1st contributor) I would never contribute! You know my stance on you and "walking". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxPF9AeHznE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Rock, I prefer to donate by check. Instructions please. Check your messages on the wall. I sent my snail mail address, make check ou to National MS Society. Thanks!! Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Rock, I prefer to donate by check. Instructions please. Did you get my TBD message ? Edited March 28, 2013 by rockpile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Tom - My aunt has MS and never benefited from the present day medications you referred to in your post. A great cause and I wish you the best of luck and a lifetime of health without relapse. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks. I was diagnosed about the same time treatments to slow down the MS that goes into remission were being made available. Everyone's MS is different. I can work around most of my "issues" - at least the MS ones, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks. I was diagnosed about the same time treatments to slow down the MS that goes into remission were being made available. Everyone's MS is different. I can work around most of my "issues" - at least the MS ones, I put a donation on your site....DON'T use it over in Fort Erie at the Candian Ballet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I put a donation on your site....DON'T use it over in Fort Erie at the Candian Ballet!! Don't worry, it goes direct to the MS Society. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Did you get my TBD message ? Yep The Check will be in the mail, Monday Edited April 6, 2013 by Hammered a Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Yep The Check will be in the mail, Monday Thanks! The total amount pledged for the walk is now $625, and yours will be added to it. I am almost half way to my goal of $1,500 in sponsors with barely two weeks left. Thanks to all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 MS WALK 2013 sponsors total $675.... THANK YOU!! Link to the MS Walk 2013: http://main.national...to/family_rocks Let's keep it rolling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Any updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 As of today the total is $730. Thanks to all. but this will need a serious *BUMP* to reach last year's total by May 5th! Again, Thanks to all who have donated to the MS Walk. If you are on the fence, stop procrastinating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Any updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) $780 as of today - the walk is this Sunday. Can this be posted once to the other forums? I am sure some past sponsors either do not come here or scan over "pinned" posts. 12 sponsors 8 from TBD/TSW Thanks are due to: Just Jack babyrock Jayrubeo Fezmid Hammer BringBackFergy GG LABillzFan Edited April 29, 2013 by rockpile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 $780 as of today - the walk is this Sunday. Can this be posted once to the other forums? I am sure some past sponsors either do not come here or scan over "pinned" posts. 12 sponsors 8 from TBD/TSW Thanks are due to: Just Jack babyrock Jayrubeo Fezmid Hammer BringBackFergy GG LABillzFan Hey! Don't be puttin' my name on your list. You know how I feel about your picture taking excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 <bump> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 As I said elsewhere: You people are freaking amazing! Thank you seems so "small" a response. Currently at $1,755 and shooting for $2,000 by Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Gotta do this tomorrow, put it off too long. Tomorrow it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Any updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well, you're a little bit closer Rock! $10 more and you hit $1,800, but no matter what I think we're all pretty proud of you and happy to donate! Any updates on this? He is training, I heard. Currently he is walking to the mail box, then to the john, then the fridge. It's going to be a tough practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 LOL! I try not to peek at the latest status too often in case I "jinx it! I will update my sponsor list as soon as I can. I have been mowing the lawn all day and have to leave for work in an hour. Drum roll please, Griswald style.... The current total collected from you wonderful people (not you jack) is $1,840 !!!! Maybe we will hit $2,000! But I am so happy and appreciative! (not worthy) You are the reason I still have faith in people and God. tgif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I procrastinated too, but I just did my small part. Cheers, Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Update Believe it or not, the total is now $1,940 ! THANKS AGAIN! And again and again and again and again......... Weather for the walk tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and high 70's! ...and to think it was $780 on April 30th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Update Believe it or not, the total is now $1,940 ! THANKS AGAIN! And again and again and again and again......... Weather for the walk tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and high 70's! ...and to think it was $780 on April 30th Anyone got $60 Rockpile can have to make it an even $2000? (not that I'm prmoting his "walk" in any way with posting this, I just like seeing an even number) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Total as of 5/5/13 is $2,105. I do not have the words to describe my gratitude for your continued generosity! Along with family and friends, these are the sponsors from Two Bills Drive. If I missed anyone, please send me a PM. I was not 100% sure converting names from the MS sponsor list to TBD list names! I better get some sleep, the convoy leaves for the walk in twelve hours! thank you! Thanks are due to: Just Jack babyrock Jayrubeo Fezmid Hammer BringBackFergy GG LABillzFan Lori aussiew KD in CT LynchMob23 Todd SDS Alaska Darin Mr WEO The Tomcat gringo star Art in RTP jan AiO jboyst62 Link to the MS Walk 2013: http://main.national...to/family_rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Tired but happy. The Walk went very well and the new total is $2,655! Thanks to Scott and the Moderators and all of you wonderful sponsors! Team picture from today at http://main.national...to/family_rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Tired but happy. The Walk went very well and the new total is $2,655! Thanks to Scott and the Moderators and all of you wonderful sponsors! Team picture from today at http://main.national...to/family_rocks LIKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 FYI: Post walk thoughts A little sore this morning, after walking 5+ miles yesterday and getting a crown started at the dentist today, but feeling very well. My MS remains in moderation, so any side effects are minor. One of my friends who did the walk is 64 and has had double hip replacement TWICE! He was very happy he could do the walk. First time he put the new hips to the test. We had almost 30 over to the house for pizza, salads, cakes and other desserts, snacks, (and a few brews), and even a pinyata for the kids Almost a perfect day. One friend who came to meet us at the walk is in the hospital after having chest pains. He did not come to walk, but had to walk a long way in the heat TO the site. He left the park by ambulance. So far so good but they have not released him yet. We are praying for his speedy and healthy recovery. Thanks again for your generosity! You Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 We had almost 30 over to the house for pizza, salads, cakes and other desserts, snacks, (and a few brews), and even a pinyata for the kids My invitation must've gotten lost in the mail. Awesome story and glad you had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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