My Story

When my younger brother Patrick was four years old, he was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma. He underwent 18 months of chemotherapy before going into remission. Then, when he was 13 years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. This time, Patrick underwent two years of grueling radiation and chemotherapy treatments before again going into remission. Today, I am happy to report that Patrick is a healthy 22-year-old senior set to graduate this May from Elon University in North Carolina. The doctors have described his recovery from leukemia as “nothing short of a miracle.” In honor of his two successful battles against cancer, we have named our team "The 2-Times Strong Campaign".

While I celebrate Patrick’s miraculous recovery, I cannot stop hoping for a day when people will no longer have to hear a doctor tell them that a loved one has one of these dreadful diseases. The impact that they have on the patient, their families, and their communities is devastating. Something can, and must be done. To this end, I have agreed to join this year's Man & Woman of the Year Campaign to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Since 1960, the five-year leukemia survival rate in children has improved from 4% to 80% today. Belief in conquering this disease matters. With your help, and the help of others, we can perform another miracle for Patrick and the countless other people who live under the threat of these diseases. You can be part of finding a cure!


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Our donation site is LIVE. Click on the link below to contribute to our campaign. And don't forget to spread the word! Together, we can make a difference.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

First Event!

Thanks to everyone who came out to The First Down Sports Bar last night for our first fund-raising event! We had an awesome turnout and as of right now seem to have (unofficially) raised $800+ which is a great start. Here are some pictures from the evening!

Our next Happy Hour event is on April 24th at Porter's Dining Saloon in downtown, D.C. Join us for $3 Miller Lites, $3 rail drinks, and $4 drafts until 10pm. Hope to see you all there!

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Boy & Girl of the Year

Just wanted to follow-up on the video we posted the other day. This video features me with the Boy & Girl of the Year, Alessandro and Megan. They are, and will continue to be, a true inspiration for us throughout the following 10 weeks.

I also wanted to share this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyEVAJpg91c of the Boy & Girl of the Year. Watching this video immediately took me back to the many hospital rooms my brother Patrick occupied during his hospital stays. The pictures you will see of Alessandro and Megan in this video are the same pictures we have of Patrick at those stages.

We are trying to get Alessandro and Megan to attend a couple of our events so that you may also have the opportunity to meet them.

On a lighter note: we have our first event coming up this Thursday at First Down Sports Bar & Grill in Ballston, located at 4221 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA.

15% of the proceeds from this event go toward our campaign. Specials include $1.99 Domestic Drafts, $2.99 Premium Drafts, $2.99 Rail Drinks. $4.00 selected appetizers, and $12.99 all you can eat wings. Please come out to support us!

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