| Team JSR - "Wall" of Hero's |
A key mission of Team JSR is to form a connection with the people
that have suffered, or are suffering, through the battle of fighting
cancer. Team JSR was formed because of our relationship with one
such man :
John
Stephen
Ruffino.
Now we ask your help in building this "wall" so everyone can read and
share in our prayers
Please help us by sending photo's, biographies, stories or whatever
you want about the people you would like us to continue to run and
pray for.
that have suffered, or are suffering, through the battle of fighting
cancer. Team JSR was formed because of our relationship with one
such man :
John
Stephen
Ruffino.
Now we ask your help in building this "wall" so everyone can read and
share in our prayers
Please help us by sending photo's, biographies, stories or whatever
you want about the people you would like us to continue to run and
pray for.
Our "Wall" of Hero's
John S. Ruffino Anna Jingeleski
Mark Rogan Donna Bell
Anne Miller Nancy Catanuto
Henry E. Abbott Sib Catanuto
Gino Pascarella John Danile
Nick Gentilella Sue E. Willis
Vinnie Capuano Sarah Corrigan
John Paci Salvatore Mammina
Catherine Paci Sol Ellert
Terry Warne Jim Brundage
John M. Byrne Molly Prep
C.G. Robert Carr
Herbert Dessaur Robert Barbaro
John J. Ford Ann Barbaro
Marie R. Ford Marie Procida
Joseph Golich Lindolfo Casagrande
Nikki DiConza Gretlies Stella
Stephen R. Blatney, Jr. Robert Stella
Myunghee Kim Shin John Sella
Sue-hee Oh Joseph Parisi
Aaron Louis Nyer Rich McWalters
Roni Scalzo Don Stout
Peggy Gazawi-Carinci Roger Sahni
Albert R. Mauro John Quinn
Fortunata Mauro Mike Tedesco
William t. Kane Francesca Mollo
Ariel Wiener Pat Kraus
Lenny Miraldi Joseph Tringali
Vito Lopez Jack Cleary
Wayne Sagendorph Ricky Torella
Jake Thompson Pete Macaluso
Frank Joftis Joseph Moran
Morris Brody Stephanie Tesoriero
Wilhelmina Brody Peter Fry
Robert Monfort Lucielle Thorjeson
Thomas Puma Leah Tolpin
Fannie Celi Phil Agusta
John Tringali Alice Lips
Sarah Weippert Salvatore Vaccaro
Carl Lindmannn Jr. Charlotte D’Ingillo
GiGi Davis Ann Vaz
Wendy Pak Iva Hesse
Carla Woo Morris Ellen Weingarten
Buddy Lohr Will Varvaro
C. William Hambrick Patty White
Joan Tagios Sarah Corrigan
Nicole DiConza John Tesoriero
Phylis Kreitman Denise Buscema
Don Stout Harold J. Nathan
Al Caracciolo Nellie Porter
All MSKCC Pediatric Patients ~ All TNT Patient Heroes
| From our 2007 5th year anniversary Video |
John S. Ruffino - The reason why we started this. John was diagnosed with
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1997. He went through numerous rounds of
chemotherapy and radiation until he decided to go to Sloan Kettering in
Manhattan, NY. There they decided it was time to get aggressive with the
cancer and do a bone marrow transplant. In December 2001, he spent 40
days and nights in the hospital recovering from the transplant. It was during
this period that a family reunion trip to Disney World was canceled(now you
know why we go to Disney for the run). In 2004 the doctors at Sloan
Kettering officially classified John's transplant a success and to this day he
remains cancer free. Today, John still battles the after effects of the
transplant and a compromised immune system. Through the ups and downs
of the past 10 years John’s optimism and spirit has been an inspiration to us
all.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1997. He went through numerous rounds of
chemotherapy and radiation until he decided to go to Sloan Kettering in
Manhattan, NY. There they decided it was time to get aggressive with the
cancer and do a bone marrow transplant. In December 2001, he spent 40
days and nights in the hospital recovering from the transplant. It was during
this period that a family reunion trip to Disney World was canceled(now you
know why we go to Disney for the run). In 2004 the doctors at Sloan
Kettering officially classified John's transplant a success and to this day he
remains cancer free. Today, John still battles the after effects of the
transplant and a compromised immune system. Through the ups and downs
of the past 10 years John’s optimism and spirit has been an inspiration to us
all.
Debby Greer-Costello - My name is Debby Greer-Costello, and I am
currently in remission from ALL. I had a stem cell transplant in Feb 2006. I
would like to thank my wonderful brother, James, who donated 4 million stem
cells to me. My great siblings, who supported and loved me through my
treatment. My daughter, Zoe, who kept me fighting. And who reminded me to
never give up. Thanks to you all who run for those of us who cannot run for
ourselves.... yet. check out her website at:www.teamzoe.net
currently in remission from ALL. I had a stem cell transplant in Feb 2006. I
would like to thank my wonderful brother, James, who donated 4 million stem
cells to me. My great siblings, who supported and loved me through my
treatment. My daughter, Zoe, who kept me fighting. And who reminded me to
never give up. Thanks to you all who run for those of us who cannot run for
ourselves.... yet. check out her website at:www.teamzoe.net
Joseph Morrison Joe was diagnosed with AML at age 12 on June 01,
2005 with spread to his central nervous system. He underwent Induction
chemotherapy and five rounds of consolidation, and in January 2006 was
declared in remission. We had seven more months of good health, but on
July 05, 2006 Joseph was found to have relapsed on routine blood work at
his oncologist's office. He once more underwent Induction, another round of
consolidation, nine rounds of total body irradiation and four booster doses
of radiation to his head, and in early October had an unrelated donor cord
blood stem cell transplant. The transplant went well with his only
complication being a couple of weeks of severe mouth sores from the
radiation. He was able to come home in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with
us, but on November 29th developed a fever and was readmitted. He tested
positive for several things in his blood stream but no cultures grew and the
doctors for a long time were baffled. On December 11th his breathing
became shallow and labored. He was transferred to the PICU and we were
told he may not survive for long. Joe passed away from relaped AML in
January 2007. Joe was a very intelligent, lively, bright and handsome young
man. He loved computers, robots, video games and had just discovered that
girls were pretty interesting, intriguing creatures. He has so much life yet to
be lived. Please remember him with all the other heros. Thank you so much.
Here is his website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephmorrison
2005 with spread to his central nervous system. He underwent Induction
chemotherapy and five rounds of consolidation, and in January 2006 was
declared in remission. We had seven more months of good health, but on
July 05, 2006 Joseph was found to have relapsed on routine blood work at
his oncologist's office. He once more underwent Induction, another round of
consolidation, nine rounds of total body irradiation and four booster doses
of radiation to his head, and in early October had an unrelated donor cord
blood stem cell transplant. The transplant went well with his only
complication being a couple of weeks of severe mouth sores from the
radiation. He was able to come home in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with
us, but on November 29th developed a fever and was readmitted. He tested
positive for several things in his blood stream but no cultures grew and the
doctors for a long time were baffled. On December 11th his breathing
became shallow and labored. He was transferred to the PICU and we were
told he may not survive for long. Joe passed away from relaped AML in
January 2007. Joe was a very intelligent, lively, bright and handsome young
man. He loved computers, robots, video games and had just discovered that
girls were pretty interesting, intriguing creatures. He has so much life yet to
be lived. Please remember him with all the other heros. Thank you so much.
Here is his website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephmorrison
Mary Kate Anderson - Diagnosed on 9-4-2001 (started her chemo in the
hospital on the morning of 9/11- it was a very bad day). but is now 3 years
off treatment and doing GREAT!!!! Now after losing her hair 3 times, Mary
Kate's hair is long and thick, she dances ballet, and does a hot chocolate
and brownie stand every February for the LLS. She raised $250 the first
year, $840 the next, and $680 last year- just selling hot chocolate and
brownies at the end of our street.
hospital on the morning of 9/11- it was a very bad day). but is now 3 years
off treatment and doing GREAT!!!! Now after losing her hair 3 times, Mary
Kate's hair is long and thick, she dances ballet, and does a hot chocolate
and brownie stand every February for the LLS. She raised $250 the first
year, $840 the next, and $680 last year- just selling hot chocolate and
brownies at the end of our street.
Martyn Coyne - My name is Martyn Coyne and on the 16th July 2005 I was
diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia at 24. On the 20th November
2005 I was admitted to Kings College Hospital for the start of my stem cell
transplant. I have been given a 78 – 80% chance of being cured and a 20 –
22% chance of not making it past 2 years. This doesn’t worry me at all, I am
mentally and physically prepared for anything that may happen to me. Read
more about me at: www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewMyStory
.
diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia at 24. On the 20th November
2005 I was admitted to Kings College Hospital for the start of my stem cell
transplant. I have been given a 78 – 80% chance of being cured and a 20 –
22% chance of not making it past 2 years. This doesn’t worry me at all, I am
mentally and physically prepared for anything that may happen to me. Read
more about me at: www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewMyStory
.
Susan Phillip - I was diagnosed with AML in June 2004 after experiencing a
lot of joint pain and fatigue. It took 4 doctors to finally see that my blood
counts were way off. I entered UCSF for induction chemotherapy and there
I stayed for 6 weeks. After induction, my bone marrow still showed a few
blasts, so I had more induction. I then went into complete remission. On
September 6, 2005 at a routine BMB, I learned that I had relapsed. Back to
UCSF I went for re-induction and went right back into remission. My team of
doctors discussed a stem cell transplant with me. I was apprehensive until
we found out that one of my sisters was a perfect 6 of 6 match for me. I
realized that a transplant would give me the best chance of living a normal
life span, so I went for it. After conditioning chemo, I had my transplant on
November 16, 2005. I was in the hospital a little less than 4 weeks, and I've
never had to go back. I returned to work on January 2, 2007, 30 hours a
week
lot of joint pain and fatigue. It took 4 doctors to finally see that my blood
counts were way off. I entered UCSF for induction chemotherapy and there
I stayed for 6 weeks. After induction, my bone marrow still showed a few
blasts, so I had more induction. I then went into complete remission. On
September 6, 2005 at a routine BMB, I learned that I had relapsed. Back to
UCSF I went for re-induction and went right back into remission. My team of
doctors discussed a stem cell transplant with me. I was apprehensive until
we found out that one of my sisters was a perfect 6 of 6 match for me. I
realized that a transplant would give me the best chance of living a normal
life span, so I went for it. After conditioning chemo, I had my transplant on
November 16, 2005. I was in the hospital a little less than 4 weeks, and I've
never had to go back. I returned to work on January 2, 2007, 30 hours a
week
Maddisyn Butler - Maddisyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia on May 28th, 2005. We received the news of a full remission
after a bone marrow biopsy on June 27th, just four weeks later. The rest
of this journey has been a challenge to say the least, but Maddi has come
through it smiling and cracking jokes the whole way. She is an incredible
person!!! She has overcome obstacles that would have absolutely stunned
any mere mortal. Check out Maddi's story at /www.caringbridge.org/
Leukemia on May 28th, 2005. We received the news of a full remission
after a bone marrow biopsy on June 27th, just four weeks later. The rest
of this journey has been a challenge to say the least, but Maddi has come
through it smiling and cracking jokes the whole way. She is an incredible
person!!! She has overcome obstacles that would have absolutely stunned
any mere mortal. Check out Maddi's story at /www.caringbridge.org/
Patty Hildebrand - Patty writes the following "I was dx. with CML more than
12 years ago at the age of 37, and a divorced mom of 3 children that at that
time were 8, 10 & 15 years of age. I was an ER NURSE that was battled
fatigue and bruising which of course I ignored. When I was diagnosed I felt
like a deer caught in headlights. I was on Interferon and Ara-C until 2001
when Gleevec was passed by the FDA and within 1 year I was in
REMISSION which was wonderful. After a biopsy in July 2006 revealed I was
no longer in REMISSION my GLEEVEC dosage was doubled to 600 mg. per
day. I remained optimisstic and stayed active and on Dec. 20, 2006 I went
for a repeat BMB to see if the doubled dosage had done the trick.
Unfortunatley, I learned that I am still not yet back in remission though my
counts are slightly better. Just a little speed bump. That's all. I have so much
to be thankful for. I thank GOD every morning that I wake up and hear my
wind chimes outside along with the birds and I am always anxious to get to
my puppies to take for my high energy walk ( though they do most of the
pulling).I can't thank you enough for dedicating so much of yourselves.
12 years ago at the age of 37, and a divorced mom of 3 children that at that
time were 8, 10 & 15 years of age. I was an ER NURSE that was battled
fatigue and bruising which of course I ignored. When I was diagnosed I felt
like a deer caught in headlights. I was on Interferon and Ara-C until 2001
when Gleevec was passed by the FDA and within 1 year I was in
REMISSION which was wonderful. After a biopsy in July 2006 revealed I was
no longer in REMISSION my GLEEVEC dosage was doubled to 600 mg. per
day. I remained optimisstic and stayed active and on Dec. 20, 2006 I went
for a repeat BMB to see if the doubled dosage had done the trick.
Unfortunatley, I learned that I am still not yet back in remission though my
counts are slightly better. Just a little speed bump. That's all. I have so much
to be thankful for. I thank GOD every morning that I wake up and hear my
wind chimes outside along with the birds and I am always anxious to get to
my puppies to take for my high energy walk ( though they do most of the
pulling).I can't thank you enough for dedicating so much of yourselves.
Salvatore Mammina- Sal lost his battle to cancer on August 12, 2000.
Husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Sal was a life
member of Mineola Post #349 American Legion and VFW Post #1305. A
World War 2 veteran who served his country with pride and was always
there for his family and friends.
Husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Sal was a life
member of Mineola Post #349 American Legion and VFW Post #1305. A
World War 2 veteran who served his country with pride and was always
there for his family and friends.
Bart Warner- (as writen by his brother Rodney) Bart was an attorney. He
lived in Needham, MA. Bart coached many, many local "little league"
baseball, basketball and soccer teams. He graduated from the Univ.
of Connecticut and Suffolk Univ. School of Law in Boston (where he
practiced). Bart always put his family ahead of anything else. Bart was
loved very much and he is missed by everyone who loved him. He carried
his burden with grace, without complaints and with more concern about
others than for himself. He fought until the very end. Bart set an example
for how to live, from beginning to end. His family and friends are lessened
by his absence. I don't know why Bart was taken from us. I guess God
needed him more than we did. Maybe God didn't have enough arms to hug
all the little boys in Heaven and he know what a good job Bart was doing
with his sons down here
lived in Needham, MA. Bart coached many, many local "little league"
baseball, basketball and soccer teams. He graduated from the Univ.
of Connecticut and Suffolk Univ. School of Law in Boston (where he
practiced). Bart always put his family ahead of anything else. Bart was
loved very much and he is missed by everyone who loved him. He carried
his burden with grace, without complaints and with more concern about
others than for himself. He fought until the very end. Bart set an example
for how to live, from beginning to end. His family and friends are lessened
by his absence. I don't know why Bart was taken from us. I guess God
needed him more than we did. Maybe God didn't have enough arms to hug
all the little boys in Heaven and he know what a good job Bart was doing
with his sons down here
| Scroll down to read the stories and words from our 2007 video insipration |
Michael Palmer - Micahel was lost to brain cancer in December 2005. He
died a day short of his 38th birthday. His Sister Lisa has been running in
his honor. check out her accomplishments here : www.runfortherose.com
died a day short of his 38th birthday. His Sister Lisa has been running in
his honor. check out her accomplishments here : www.runfortherose.com
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