Hello everyone,  I participated in the Padres Pedal the Cause event last weekend and I was able to complete the 25 mile ride ! It was really amazing to be able to do that event this year.  It was my 3 year doing it. The first year I was only able to walk the 5K because of the new diagnosis and chemotherapy. I was able to run the 5K last year and I committed to riding the event this year because I am so grateful to still be here and be relatively healthy. However, it almost didn't happen because of the whole brain radiation procedure that I had in mid January. The treatment was fine, but 2 weeks after the last treatment the side effect started. They hit pretty hard and didn't subside for over 2 months. I won't get into all the details but the first full belly of food that I was able to eat was only 8 days before the event... I said if that if I could eat well and hold some food down for a week, I would attempt it.  The previous week was OK so I went for it.  It was challenging, especially riding over the Coronado Bridge !! I did it though and I am proud of the effort. Never underestimate yourself !You are stronger than you think you are.  Thank you for supporting me and helping me in this cause.  I not only completed the event, I've raised over $23,200 to help fund necessary research to help find the next treatments or possibly the next cure to this horrible disease. If you haven't already donated, I could really use your help.  I need $1800 more to hit my goal of $25,000. If I hit that goal, I'll be recognized by Curebound as a leading fundraiser in the cause and it would really mean a lot to me. Here is the link if you don't already have it. Please feel free to give whatever feels meaningful to you.  Again, thank you for all of your support !  Here's to your health !! with much Love... Joseph-

 

Here is the link to donate!