Old Friends

Since I've sent out a flurry of letters about my fundraising in the last few weeks (if you're reading this, no doubt you were a recipient), I have been hearing from a lot of old friends whom I haven't spoken to in ages. It is really wonderful to catch up after such a long time. I feel bad that my first communication to people I haven't spoken to in a long time is a letter telling them that I had cancer (and then asking them for money!).

It's great to hear from old friends, but it also makes me a little sad and reflective. So many of my old friends are now married, with families, reaching the pinnacle of their career track. They are doing what you are supposed to be doing in your thirties. Having cancer isn't what you're supposed to be doing in your thirties.

I guess I've never been one to follow the "normal" path, so this is really no different. In addition, I have grown to know and love so many people *with* cancer as a result of this journey, that having had cancer seems normal to me now. I guess everyone has their own normal.

On a lighter note, the donations are continuing to come in, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I still am getting a few anonymous donation, donations from people I don't know very well, and donations from people whom I haven't seen in ages. These are particularly special to me in the completely selfless nature of the gift. I thank you all so much!

Fundraising days remaining: 25
Fundraising goal: $20,000
Raised to date: $17,025
Amount to reach goal: $2,975

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