Rosanne

We had a great day! Good weather and many good people. I was glad to see Ry and John with their daughter. We had around 200 walkers again. This year we had a research van from Karmanos testing smokers and former smokers. They did quite well. Usually when they don't set up appointments they have 4 people get tested. At our walk, they tested 14 and had to turn people away. Hope to see more at our walk next year. Rosanne Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation

Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation is hosting its 2nd Walk and Rally on Sunday, September 18 at Kensington Metro Park. We are joining forces with Karmanos to combat lung cancer in a research study. The project is looking for smokers or former smokers 35 years of age or older, who have smoked more than 30 pack/years(the # of packs per day multiplied by the # of years smoked) as well as those with curatively treated head and neck cancers(regardless of smoking status) 18 years of age or older, are eligable for participation. The program includes a novel approach to lung cancer screening in the community. It is free of charge. Go to our website www.gianniscause.com for more information on the walk or research study. Thanks Rosanne

We had a very good turnout at the Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation golf outing. Over 137 golfers we there. Because of our success we are able to donate $20,000 to Barbara Ann Karmanos Lung Cancer Restricted Fund. We have a date for our second annual walk and rally whick will be held again at Kensington Metro Park. It's Sunday, September 18. I'll give more information in the next few months. Rosanne

Hi, It's been a long time since I posted. In the fall I went back to work. But the best thing that happened was that my beautiful grandaughter, Adriana was born. Her middle name is Joy which is fitting since she brought us so much joy even though Gianni is not here to see her. I am also very busy with the Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation that my daughter and I started after Gianni's death. We already had a walk which some of you attended-another will be Sunday, September 18 at Kensington. We raised $14,000 and gave $10,00 to Karmanos Lung Cancer Restricted Fund. We helped two families at Christmas who are dealing with lung cancer. On May 7 we are hosting our first golf outing and silent auction at Moose Ridge in South Lyon, MI. Again the net proceeds will go to Karmanos. I would love to see some of you there. For more information go to our website www.gianniscause.com. Any questions-email us at info@gianniscause.com. Thanks Rosanne

GREAT!!!!!!!!

Katie, If you still have my pillows maybe you can send them to Katha. Rosanns

Well, our walk and rally was a great success!! We had over 200 people walking and it was a wonderful day as far as weather goes. There were three people from Karmanos, two talked. One is looking for smokers or ex-smokers for a study. If interested look on our site www.gianniscause .com We had some friends from LCSC there. David A's family and Rochelle and John walked. I hope I didn't miss anyone else. I have some photos but don't know how to put them on the site. Rosanne

Cathy and anyone else that can come for just a while. It would be great to have you. We can use the support. Hope you can make it. Rosanne

Thanks guys. We have over 100 people and know that many are going to register on Saturday. Can't wait to see you. Rosanne

Just a remider to those who live in Michigan that our walk and rally is on September 18 at 1:00 at Kensington Park-Kent Lake exit. Hope to see some of you there. We started a foundation in memory of my husband called Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation-GFLCF. Our site is www.gianniscause.com. Rosanne

Glad to hear the chemo's working. Less pain and less side effects are good news! Rosanne

Sorry to hear about Earl. Hopefully Hospice will come around. Just hang in there-that's all you can do. Big hugs and prayers for both of you. Rosanne

Just a reminder that our lung cancer walk is on September 18 at Kensington Metro Park. For more info go to www.gianniscause.com. Hope to see some of you there. Rosanne

Hi everyone, I know I don't post much but I am definately a lurker. I left for Italy on June 24 and returned on July 22. Gianni's sisters and family live there. I had a wonderful visit with them for two weeks, then Gianna, Tony(daughter and son), 2 neices, and one friend joined me on July 8. His town had a mass to mark the one year anniversary of his death-July 10, followed by a typical Italian dinner put on by his sisters and cousins. We had a great time and did a lot of traveling-Venice, Florence, and Rome. I brought two albums of pictures showing Gianni's life that were put up at the funeral home. His sisters and family loved seeing them even though it was hard for them. It wasn't very hard being there, but when I came back it was difficult. I guess I was going back to reality. I'll be very busy with Janice's baby shower(my son's wife)-baby is due in Oct. And our lung cancer walk is on Sept 18-so I'll be busy with that also. Rosanne

I also agree with everyone. It is a shame that some people can be so mean!!!!! Thanks for all you do, Rick and Katie Rosanne