et84 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Hey, all. I just heard about this organization last week from my boss- He is a cancer survivor and signed up for a retreat. He spent this last weekend in Flippin, AR but the group travels all over the country. He said had a great time, and it far exceeded his expectations. ALL EXPENSES ARE PAID (minus travel) for qualified applicants, complete with lodging, food, equipment, tackle and one-on-one guides. If you have cancer, or are a cancer survivor you can fill out an application on their website- I'm including the link below. If anyone is in the market for a TFO fly-fishing outfit, you can get some on the Reel Recovery website for a $275 donation- it's much cheaper than retail, and money from every purchase goes to fund the program. In fact, it is funded ENTIRELY by donations, so they need all the help they can get. I have had cancer three times, once in 2004, again in 2006 and now. I just found out mine has come back last month and I am starting radiation as we speak, so I didn't get to go down last weekend, but I will be attending a retreat in the future. I will also be offering my time to volunteer if they come around this area again- I'm young and healthy (except for the cancer), so the treatment doesn't hit me quite as hard as some other patients. If nothing else, I just wanted to give this program a little publicity and I thought this forum would be a good place to start. Take a look. Eric Reel Recovery Website "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 That's very interesting. I know what you're going through, I'm in remission on number 4. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Zack Hoyt Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Eric, who was your boss? I and a few others helped Ken Richards with fund raising and organization. I was one of the river buddies and had an absolute blast. I will post some pictures when I get a minute. Edit: We can definitely use your help. We will be setting down pretty soon to start planning fund raising events for this next year. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
et84 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for keeping my family in your thoughts, guys. My mom is not taking this as well as my brother and dad, but I'm honestly not worried. The first 2 times I was sick the cancer was in stage 4b- I had tumors all over my body. This time I just have one small growth about 3 cm., and it's only stage 2. I'm just glad we can take care of it with radiation. I've had every chemo treatment under the sun and 2 stem cell transplants, but never any radiation. I guess it's like my grandma says, my cancer is as stubborn as I am. "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
Zack Hoyt Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Here are pictures from the event: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/5752669...?vhost=outdoors Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 2 stem cell transplants, What did you think about the stem cell transplants? Were they for a blood cancer? Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
et84 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Posted October 27, 2009 Hodgkin's Lymphoma- Just like really rough chemo. "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
Chief Grey Bear Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 I posted about this back in March of this year. Didn't get any attention. Glad you brought it back up. It is a very worth while cause. And hang in there bud, we are all pulling for you. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
eric1978 Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 My thoughts are with you, Eric. Hang tough Brother.
ozark trout fisher Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Hey, all. I just heard about this organization last week from my boss- He is a cancer survivor and signed up for a retreat. He spent this last weekend in Flippin, AR but the group travels all over the country. He said had a great time, and it far exceeded his expectations. ALL EXPENSES ARE PAID (minus travel) for qualified applicants, complete with lodging, food, equipment, tackle and one-on-one guides. If you have cancer, or are a cancer survivor you can fill out an application on their website- I'm including the link below. If anyone is in the market for a TFO fly-fishing outfit, you can get some on the Reel Recovery website for a $275 donation- it's much cheaper than retail, and money from every purchase goes to fund the program. In fact, it is funded ENTIRELY by donations, so they need all the help they can get. I have had cancer three times, once in 2004, again in 2006 and now. I just found out mine has come back last month and I am starting radiation as we speak, so I didn't get to go down last weekend, but I will be attending a retreat in the future. I will also be offering my time to volunteer if they come around this area again- I'm young and healthy (except for the cancer), so the treatment doesn't hit me quite as hard as some other patients. If nothing else, I just wanted to give this program a little publicity and I thought this forum would be a good place to start. Take a look. Eric Reel Recovery Website Good luck. You'll be in our prayers.
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