Stories about my son, six year old cancer survivor Spencer Sartin. True tales about having a child with cancer. Profiles of cancer survivors. Cancer resources.
I had a powerful experience today. Spencer and I got to read parts of the LAF Manifesto for a new video. It will premier at the Livestrong Gala on May 19, 2006.
After Saturday’s taping, I assumed I would take Spencer in, run him through wardrobe, bypass makeup, drop him off in the studio, and then [...]
Holding out for Hero is a Spring fashion show on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Barcelona in Austin, TX by Team in Training rider Patrick Mayes to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The show will be featuring clothing from Factory People, live music by Evan Felts, DJ Trini, and door prizes. Doors open [...]
The Lance Armstrong Foundation is seeking a temporary Fundraising Coordinator to work through June 15. Read the LAF temporary Fundraising Coordinator job description for more details, including how to apply.
Spencer is a little afraid of certain parts of regular oncologist appointments. Mainly, he hates needles and procedures. I maintain that this is simply a sign of sanity. It is perfectly natural and rational to be afraid of being poked with sharp objects and knocked unconscious (so you can be poked harder with less sharp [...]
We had a wonderful time at the TNT Hill Country Hundred. Spencer and I asked to work something we could leave early to get to his rock climbing class, so we manned the first rest stop. This is good and bad. The ride included 25K, 50K, and 100K options. The 50K split before our rest [...]
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