Guest DaveG Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 The golf outing was a success, from the weather to what we earned. The weather was in the low 80's with sun shine and hardly a cloud in the sky. Starting with the arrival of the U of Wisonsin Mascot Bucky Badger at Noon time and up until 1:00 when we had a shotgun start, prelininary fun was had by all. I believe everybody had their chance to pose with Bucky and get their picture with this almost 7 ft high mascot. By the time the outing was done, to include paying to hug the young lady who was our emcee, and the silent auction, it appears that after expenses, We earned $5000+ for the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer center for Lung Canceer Research. The day was not the best for me, as the post chemo fatigue had set in. I fought it throughout the day, played golf with my group, and gave out the awards, before I crashed and spend the entire weekend in bed. I will say this much, I rid my body of many cancer cells through sleeping them off this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 What a successful golf outing, Dave!!!! WOW!!!! $5,000+ going for lung cancer research!!!! God Bless you!!!!! Im sorry to hear you were so fatigued but I hope by now you are better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Congratulations on a job well done by a true Lung Cancer Warrior. Way to go, David G. $5000 is a very nice bit of seed money... so plant it and grow us all a cure! Best Wishes, and much admiration, Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Congratulations Dave on a job well done. You knew it was going to be a tough, arduous one at the onset, especially with the chemo, but you stuck it out organizing, playing, and awarding; I hope someone gave you an award! If they didn't--consider it done--(it would read something like this) "To Dave Grant, for toughness and dedication beyond the call of duty" You know, I think the only change I've seen in you since I first met you is your hair. And how was your game? David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi Dave, So glad to hear your golf outing was a success. I know how you were looking forward to it. This monstor really something else. I was doing so well in remission sincre 8/28/02 from Adenocarcinoma Stage IV and now two brain mets. So it will be surgery followed by radiation or radiation only or gamma knife with radiation. I feel great. I've been blessed with a good quality of life so far and may continue to do so if I have this done. Otherwise a nursing home. I will do whatever they want, but I feel sooo scared. Well lets keep up our good fight and let the dragon bow it's head to us. I want to be an old fart too. God Bless You, Marsha ________________________________________________________________ Age 61, dx Adenocarcinoma Stage 11B, 12/01, removed right lung, 1/02 spread to lymph nodes 4/02, had 6 chemo Taxol/Carboplatin. Beginning 5/02 till 8/28/02. Found 2 brain mets 7/23/03. NSCLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Wow Dave, I was just thinking about you and was wondering how you were making out. We all thank you for your fund raising. I try to do the same thing. I figure as long as im here on earth I can eather sit around and do nothing or I can do what I can to raise money and awareness. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Dave, you are truly amazing.................amazing. I am glad you spent the weekend in bed to recover. I hope you are feeling much better now. What an inspiration you are to everyone! Blessings to you and your wife, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Great going Dave, I know you had your rest over the weekend but i bet now u are back on the golf course hitting those little while balls all over the place. You are truly an amazing person....maybe next time you can be the mascot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 FOUR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Hey, Dave, Congrats and OUTSTANDING, as Peg. said you are amazing!!! God bless and stay well Bobmc- NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest randi817 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Dave - that's wonderful wonderful news - you're awesome! Now rest up and take care of YOURSELF! Randi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Dave, What's that old saying--"you can't keep a good man down?" Can that include laying up for a weekend? You're damn right!!!!! Seeing your tournament all the way thru! What an Ironman!!! JudyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Hi Dave -- My fiance has a golf membership to a local club and we have been discussing attempting to put together a Lung Cancer golf fundraiser -- can you give advice on how to get the ball rolling? Do you need a hospital sponsor? Any advice would be appreciated -- how amazing that you raised $5,000!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 My dear friend Dave, Fay is right, you ARE a true Lung Cancer Warrior! Hope you are feeling better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Nice going Dave. You golfers are a tough bunch. I tried it once, but got tired of hitting the ground. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 GREAT job! We can not just sit around-you are a great example. God uses each of in a different way. As for me---I can not hit the stupid ball!! Tried for a few years but if I did hit it it went the wrong way. Life is to short to want KILL that white ball! Again great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 The final figure: $5725 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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