Good stuff!

Had a little tiff with NHL myself in 1994-95. I "came out" in 2004 by doing the Lake Tahoe Century and done it 3 times now total. Looking forward to doing triathlons next year.

Jitendra Khare

Way to go to everyone who has survived, participants or not. There's a reason why we are here and able to physically and mentally (and crazy enough to) achieve these events, but not without everyone's love and support.

In 1981 (I was 16 months old) I was diagnosed with AML with two brain tumors, chemo and radiation and almost a bone marrow transplant later....I'm here today! This is my reason to give back. I praise God and thankfully the clinical trials I was on got me back to good health. Thankfully, I can't remember everything being so little but I remember plenty to make me teary-eyed and grateful to be here today and continue the mission.

Disney will be my 3rd event and I'm honored to be a mentor for the 2nd time. I will continue to carry the "torch" and fundraise and train (it keeps me in shape and disciplined). Congrats to everyone who is doing events and carrying on the torch!

I started riding about a year after my first diagnosis with AML in 2003. My first century was the Solvang Century in 2005. I was a mentor for Tuscon 2005 also. During the Tuscon training program, I went over 2 years from my Stem Cell Transplant and was declared cured. It was great celebrating that with the team. Unfortunately, I relapsed in 2006 while I was training for another century ride. My second Stem Cell Transplant was very difficult, but I started training for the 2007 Honolulu Century ride a couple of weeks after I got out of the hospital. I rode my trainer .7 miles over 10 minutes. I almost passed out. The Honolulu Century program was an important part of my recovery from the second transplant. I rode the century less than a year after the transplant. I had lots of problems with all the walking I had to do in the airports and through the city to get ready for the ride, so I have decided to train for the 2008 Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in San DIego so that I get better at walking. As soon as my doctor approves, I will start thinking about doing a TRI to get my Triple Crown.

I think special Jerseys would be a lot of fun.

Ted

Hey All:

Survivor of NHL for almost 16 years. I have done 3 marathons and a couple of tris for TNT. There are survivor shirts available. - I have two purple singlets that have Survivior written on the back. Ask your local chapter before they get the singlets, bike shirts to have Survivor written on the front or back. They should be able to do it. Althernatively, you could do your shirt to a shop and get it pressed on.

The special shirts according to funds raised may have something to do with our promises of 75% going into the mission. But I do agree that we could try to do something for survivors that participate, just not 100% sure any of my ideas work to get it done properly for a separate shirt. Maybe something that was attachable was made available, a patch or pin. Even without a special shirt you all have very special places in our hearts.

This is my 1st time here and I must say it is nice to be home.. I did my 1st TNT event , the Baltimore 1/2 marathon.. I was so happy to be able to give back.. I still consider myself lucky to be here.. and i must say that I do like the Idea of a differnt shirt.. . It is important for people to see that you can win , all you need t do is fight and never quit.. Well you all take care and thanks for your time

Al

Hello to all TNTers out there. I'm delighted to have found you. I just joined this site about 10 minutes ago.

In Oct 2000 I road with a Philadelphia area team in the Seagull Century led by our trainer, Ed Hein. At the time, this was a monumental achievement for me, as I had never considered myself athletic. Who knew that in Sept. 2007 I would become a beneficiary of the funds we raised back then? Just 4 weeks ago I was diagnosed with CML. How could I have know that some of the lessons I learned from TNT (endurance, mental toughness, courage, faith, etc.) would come back to help me today in my own battle with leukemia?

I am inspired by all of your posts and your personal survivor achievements. It gives me hope. Thank you!!!

I've volunteered to be a patient "hero" for the Lake Tahoe event, but the real heros are those who ride for us. Then my plan is to get back in the saddle and ride another century.

Dawn