Relay pictures from Marilyn

Mr. Incredible-Bill Haddon

Susan from Home Health

"No, I will not wear a cape or mask!"
"I will wear a cape and a mask!"

GUESS WHO THESE CLINIC PROVIDERS ARE:

DR. HADDOCK

JUDY

DR. TALAMPAS

DR. TALAMPAS MAILED DEBBIE THESE PICTURES OF HIS FAMILY ON DAVIDS 5TH BIRTHDAY.

Here is a letter from Rachel-

So, what's new in Blackfoot? I'm sure all the snow has melted by now! My in-laws just left a month ago after a 3 month vacation here. My brother might be coming here for the holidays. No, I'm not working yet and I'm still not pregnant although we're ready for another one, even David! Enjoy your summer and hello to everyone.

Take care, Rachel & Conrad

(They are moving (AGAIN!) to Wellington (near West Palm Beach) by September. Conrad found a job there as a hospitalist. I'm hoping we'll settle there for a while because I'm getting tired of moving. We'll still be renting a house though. Another chapter begins...

More Relay Photos

Incredible Preventables

Relay for Life 2008

We had a lot of support from our clinic family for the Relay for Life. We had at least 27 team members plus their family and friends. Due to so much support, it was hard to get a team photo with our entire team. So, when they came to get pictures, we had to just get one taken while they were there. So, for those of you who didn't make it into the picture, I am sorry. Don't be afraid to send your pictures to me and I will put them up for you! Thanks for her help and support for this years Relay for Life. Hope to see you next year!

Relay Events

The day arrived for the Incredible Preventables to show their support to fight cancer. We dressed in our proper "Incredibles" attire of capes and mask. So, through the night, you would often see the infamous capes. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible were also spotted there (for those of you who have seen the movie!).
There was a night full of entertainment from line dancing, pudding eating contest, and lots of goodies! There was a baton decorating contest and here is a picture of Colleen showing off our teams baton:And for all of Collens hard work, she was given a gift to show our thanks. She really did a great job and we couldn't have done it without her. Thank you Colleen.

History of the Relay for Life

One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons.

In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.
While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
Relay for Life, Blackfoot, June 20, 2008

Celebration of Survivors

Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Above: Jim Exeter proudly walked the survivor lap with his angel, Ada Mae, watching from above.

New baby

Robins daughter had her baby on Monday. His name is Bowen. He weighted 6lbs 1 oz and 18 1/2 inches long.

:-D

Don't forget

Don't forget the Salad Bar on Wednesday June 11th. The Surgeons area is doing to raise money for the Relay for Life.

Relay for Life update

Colleen said for the carwash they raised $265. For the Bachelor/Bachelorette auction, they raised over $7100 just on the auction. Don't forget the Relay for Life is Friday, June 20. Come show your support to our team, The Incredible Preventables! If you want to donate money, or know someone that wants to donate money, talk to Colleen.

Debra update

June 4
Day 49 since the transplant. Almost half way to 100 days, but they keep telling us not to count on getting out of SLC by then. Preston is doing pretty good. They are having us come to the hospital twice a week starting this week. So that is a step inthe right direction. His energy level is gradually increasing. We go to PT twice a week, and they have been impressed with his stamina and strength after being in the hospital for so long. I look forward to going to PT because they let me work out some. We are trying to find various things to doand see to help pass the time.
Until next time.

Relay for Life

Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to+ take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives.


The Relay for Life for Bingham County is coming up, June 20. This week they are "painting the town purple" in preparation for the event. The surgeons area has started a team called..."THE INCREDIBLE PREVENTABLES!" If you want to join the team, talk to Colleen Adams and she can set you up!


The Incredible Preventables are going to be having some fundraising activities to raise money for the event. Next Wednesday, June 11th, they will be having a salad bar during lunch to take donations. They will be raffling off some gift baskets and anyone can buy a ticket. Some of items being raffled are: a massage, hair products, and wine for the wine lovers. Or, if you just want to donate to the cause, they will gladly accept.


There will be other activities leading up to the relay and here are some of them:


June 7


*Car wash at Zions Bank with eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes washing cars in the morning


*Fun Run


*Bachelor and Bachelorette auction at the Elks Lodge. This is for anyone and they will be having raffles and auctions throughout the night. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.


June 14


*Yard sale from 8am-noon, north of Wal-Mart in the First American Title parking lot. If you have items you want to donate, put prices on them and give them to Colleen and it will help The Incredible Preventable with their fundraising goal.


*3 on 3 basketball tournament


June 20


*Relay for Life starts at 5pm


*There will be a B-B-Que in the Bleachers for $10


*After the B-B-Que will be a celebrity look-a-like contest


*Ceremony of Life will start around 10pm when it is dark


*Colleen will have her karaoke machine going all night


*There will be food booths and live entertainment all night

The Ceremony of Life: As the light dims over campsites and team members complete laps, the night is brightened by the glow of lighted bags called luminaria, each of which has a special meaning. Some luminaria celebrate the survivorship of people who have battled cancer and lived to tell the tale. Many commemorate the lives of those who have been lost to this disease. All represent a person who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to be touched by that experience. If you would like to purchase a luminaria, they can be purchased for $10 (talk to Colleen), and you can decorate it however you wish.

You don't have to be on a team, just come down and walk a few laps and show your support. Bring your kids or grandkids too. Wear them out walking or send them to the movie tent to watch movies. This is a great cause and every little bit helps.

Are you afraid of fish?

So, Kinley, my 2 year old daughter, went fishing for the first time yesterday. Kinley has been wanting to go fishing and she and my husband went on a daddy/daughter date to buy a fishing pole a few weeks ago. She picked out a Barbie fishin pole and has been practicing in the house for a few weeks, teasing the dog is pretty fun! Yesterday was the first time she got to go fishing and she asked her grandpa to take her. My father-in-law lives on the river in Lava. Grandpa was pretty excited and my nephew who is 3 wanted to go fishing, too. So, Grandpa loaded the kids on the 4-wheeler to drive down the lane to the river. Both kids has little fishing pole and grandpa was worried the kids wouldn't catch anything. I wasn't with Kinley but grandpa says she was pretty excited and they casted and was having a good time. After a couple minutes, grandpa tried realing in Kinleys line to re-cast and what do you know...there is a fish on the line. FYI, don't use Barbie fishing poles to do any serious fishing! Her little pole was too wimpy to pull in the fish. Grandpa reeled and reeled and then Kinley reeled and reeled. Finally he pulled the line in "the old fashion way" and she had a nice little brown trout on the line. Well, once Kinley saw the fish, she turned around and ran (she takes after me!). Well, in the mean time, my nephew also had a fish on the line and his pole wouldn't reel in the fish either. He had an 8lb carp. Grandpa was pretty excited because both grandkids caught a fish. Kinley said next time she just wants to catch a little fish. I told her she can catch the fish and we will let the boys hold the fish!