I have spent the past 34 years treating oncology patients with toxic drugs and trying to manage their side effects. I have participated in events to benefit people with breast cancer, leukemia and lymphoma, and the American Cancer Society. Now I am privileged to participate in an event that addresses the needs of young adults, not only through their diagnosis and treatment, but through their journey past the treatment phase to re-entering the world of being a person with a cancer diagnosis trying to find employment, have relationships and start a family. The focus moves beyond my world to what can often be harder than enduring treatment because the resources are almost non-existent.
It has been years since I have been so excited and passionate about a goal I have set for myself. The Key to Keys ride gives me the opportunity to raise awareness in my own profession to the challenges of young cancer survivors, make cancer survivors aware of the resources available to them through The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults and have an unbelievable opportunity to ride with people I have viewed as my heroes. My patients and their families are the bravest, strongest and most appreciative people I could ever hope to know. My friends and family have supported me in many endeavors and now I am asking them to support me in one more. It is truly a privilege to be a part of this event and I hope that you can support me in any way you are comfortable with.
My Supporting Cast is extensive, but here are a few characters:
UCF Experiences Key to Keys is a journey that brings together a diverse group of individuals to build a community of support for those affected by cancer. Using cycling as a platform, Key to Keys participants come together throughout the journey to share their individual cancer connections and give out as much support to others as they are receiving.
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Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Tracy Reynolds | 04/11/2015 | $30.00 | Linda Goldsmith | 04/09/2015 | $50.00 | Great job Mary Beth! Way to go above and beyond. | Lou DiGiambattista | 04/06/2015 | $100.00 | You're the best! | Kathy Sailor | 03/13/2015 | $50.00 | What a wonderful thing you are doing ! God Bless you and keep all of the riders safe. | Maria Metzler | 03/09/2015 | $25.00 | Best of luck! Ride hard,ride safe and be proud:) | Ron & Jan Haines | 03/03/2015 | $125.00 | Just remember "a temporary change in the gradient of the road surface" and we are with you in spirit and love. See you when you hit FLA. Jan & Ron Haines | Dan McElwee | 02/10/2015 | $50.00 | Good luck! | Mike Capelli | 02/07/2015 | $100.00 | Great cause, Good Luck, We love you! | Anonymous Friend | 02/02/2015 | $50.00 | Good luck! | Trina Doran | 02/01/2015 | $100.00 | The Doran Family……stay safe and enjoy every precious moment of your incredible endeavor for others! | Meg McCaffery-Jolly | 02/01/2015 | $50.00 | What a great cause Mary Beth. Be safe, and send pics. | Gregg McAdams | 01/31/2015 | $25.00 | Best of luck! | Daniel Smith | 01/31/2015 | $200.00 | The Ballak Family | 01/31/2015 | $50.00 | Good luck "Mom"!!! | Laura Panozzo | 01/30/2015 | $25.00 | Best of luck! I can't wait to hear all about it from Laurie! | Heather Cobbett | 01/30/2015 | $10.00 | Good luck! I know Laurie is very proud of you! | Carol Laumann | 01/30/2015 | $25.00 | Patricia Kerfoot | 01/25/2015 | $50.00 | Way to go! I am in awe! | Summers Family | 01/18/2015 | $100.00 | Safe and Fun travels to you & your team! “If things seem to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” ~ Henry Ford | Tim & Mary Jane Durkin | 01/17/2015 | $100.00 | Rebecca Bottino | 01/06/2015 | $25.00 | Good luck and stay safe! I know that you'll do awesome! XO | Denise Borger | 01/02/2015 | $100.00 | Stay strong, be safe! | Maria DeLucca | 01/01/2015 | $25.00 | Rock it MaryBeth! Sounds like a great experience :) | Peter Harow | 12/23/2014 | $520.78 | May the wind be always on your back, and a safe ride for the team. | Ladislaus Harow | 12/15/2014 | $100.00 | Good luck on your ride and stay healthy. | Penn Norton | 12/11/2014 | $100.00 | Hope you have a great ride. | Chuck Scull | 12/08/2014 | $100.00 | So wonderful what you are doing....we will be with you in spirit!! | Denise John Guckin | 12/07/2014 | $100.00 | Good luck on your ride. It takes a special person to be an oncology nurse. | Kim Wolozen | 12/05/2014 | $50.00 | Good Luck! | Jeanie Harow | 12/03/2014 | $100.00 | Not just anyone's mom could do this! :) | Rena Visalli | 12/03/2014 | $100.00 | Robert Dischert | 12/03/2014 | $50.00 | My Mom, Patti Jancay, spent 33 years at Cooper Hospital in Radiation Oncology, so I love Cooper and The Ulman Cancer Fund. Thank You Mary Beth for doing this! ~ Rob | Cesca Morgan | 12/03/2014 | $100.00 | Go MB ! You are amazing ! | Stephanie Laumann | 12/02/2014 | $25.00 | Good luck!! | Anonymous Friend | 12/02/2014 | $20.00 | Rick Walters-McGinley | 12/02/2014 | $100.00 | You are my hero and such a role model! | Amanda Melchiorre | 12/02/2014 | $155.00 | Dynamic Flooring | 12/02/2014 | $250.00 | Way to go!!! | ANDREW DIMITRIADIS | 12/02/2014 | $100.00 | Good Luck, Mary Beth. Great cause! | Barb Lyons | 12/02/2014 | $100.00 | Just Do It | Ellie Harow | 12/02/2014 | $20.00 | Take me with you!!! I don't weigh much and I could be your navigator! | Peter B Sullivan | 12/02/2014 | $100.00 | Donna Smith | 12/02/2014 | $100.00 | Vincent Franchi | 12/01/2014 | $40.00 | Good luck with your efforts !!! | Chris Burger | 12/01/2014 | $200.00 | Thanks for your help, glad I could return the favor! | Les and Carol Palangi | 12/01/2014 | $100.00 | Be Safe and you are doing a wonderful thing | Tim Carter | 12/01/2014 | $100.00 | We're rooting for you! | Mike and Julie Moller | 11/30/2014 | $100.00 | Good luck! You can do it!! | Dave and Marie Anderson | 11/30/2014 | $25.00 | Good Luck. Stay Safe | Robert Fatigate | 11/30/2014 | $100.00 | Good Luck Mary Beth | Bob and Rosie Moller | 11/30/2014 | $100.00 | Best wishes! | Linda and Peter Dawson | 11/29/2014 | $25.00 | Ride on, rock star! | Skip and Barb Smith | 11/29/2014 | $50.00 | Good Luck Mary Beth! Proud of you! | John Melchiorre | 11/29/2014 | $100.00 | get a bigger seat | Steven Norton | 11/29/2014 | $40.00 | Ken & Judy Coogan | 11/29/2014 | $100.00 | great cause | Laurie Harow | 11/23/2014 | $100.00 | Good Luck and Safe Travels! I'll see you at the start in Baltimore and the finish line in the Florida Keys. Enjoy the adventure! Go Team Fight! |
Total | $4,935.78 |