I was so excited when the Ulman Cancer Fund told me about the Point 2 Point Experience, and now being a part of the team. I was in the Army for 2 years when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer while stationed in Germany. After being diagnosed I felt scared and alone. My wife and family were there for me but for some odd reason I still felt alone. After my second surgery (RPLND) Meghan from the Ulman Cancer Fund reached out to me and introduced me to other Service Members fighting cancer. At first I was timid about meeting everyone and still felt alone, but as soon as I saw everyone opening up, I realized I wasn't alone. Now I'll be with the Ulman Cancer Fund and a team of runners heading down the east coast to Florida. Everyday we'll be stopping at hospitals and cancer centers to share/hear stories with other cancer fighters. I'm so excited to be able to be a part of this experience. The one organization that lifted my spirits during my fight with cancer is now the organization I get to help and lift other people's spirits.
I've been in remission now since April 2016 and have felt so lucky since then. I spent a few months recovering from chemo and the emotional turn of cancer. I've met so many other service members who have been diagnosed with cancer/leukemia. Everytime I try my best to reach out and let them know that there is a whole group of other fighters and survivors and they are never alone. Being able to talk with them and hear their story is something that I can see changes their mood and helps them fight. Knowing that you have a team/family with you while you are fighting cancer makes so much difference. I know when the Ulman Cancer Fund had groups every 2 weeks, it made all the difference in my mood and attitude. That being said, I hope in our adventure down to Florida we can do the same thing and let everyone that we meet know that they have a team/family out there always thinking about them.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, the Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:
Cancer to 5K - a 12-week training program designed to introduce or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.
Patient Navigation - a free program (onsite at cancer centers and remotely through our office) that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one support & resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer expereience and long-term cancer survival.
Scholarships - a financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.
Your donation will help make these programs and our mission possible!
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Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Anonymous Friend | 10/31/2017 | $242.00 | Samantha Horn | 10/30/2017 | $25.00 | So proud of you, Blake! | Amanda Weaver | 10/24/2017 | $25.00 | So happy to know you! Hope to see you again soon! | Nancy Burns | 10/19/2017 | $50.00 | Blake, it was an incredible experience to share the P2P week with you. You are such an inspiration, and I am proud to call you my friend. | Elizabeth Pecsok | 10/18/2017 | $250.00 | Jason and I were blessed you happened to be working the night we showed up in the ER! You were his go to person for anything new/weird along his journey. I’m forever grateful for that! | Meghan van der Eijk | 10/16/2017 | $50.00 | So proud of you, so thankful for your selflessness with our patients, so happy for you to have this experience! | Anonymous Friend | 10/12/2017 | $100.00 | Barbara & Jim Pecsok | 10/10/2017 | $200.00 | Blake - We feel like we know you (we did meet you once briefly!!) You were such a blessing to Jason and Elizabeth on that first frightening night in WR ED. Your continued support for Jason and all who loved him is felt and much appreciated. Good luck! | Megan Collins | 10/08/2017 | $10.00 | Averil Christens-Barry | 10/06/2017 | $50.00 | Run Blake, run! | Lori Jablonski | 10/06/2017 | $250.00 | In lieu of serving dessert at Janelle & JJ's Engagement Party, they chose to donate to 'Uncle Blake's' P2P. Jason is our hero and you are too! The Jablonski family is behind you with every step you take to help fund support YOUNG ADULT cancer (esp leukemia) research and support. | Keely Ireland | 10/06/2017 | $25.00 | Enjoy the journey Blake!!! Welcome to the family! | Blake Hornbrook | 10/06/2017 | $120.00 | Rebecca Stacks | 10/03/2017 | $200.00 | My Son... My Hero. Go Blake go! | Adam Harriger | 10/02/2017 | $100.00 | K2K Alumni Family | 09/29/2017 | $100.00 | Debra Deisher | 09/29/2017 | $100.00 | Blake, you and the Ulman Cancer staff at Walter Reed have been wonderful sources of support for Julie as she battles Ovarian Cancer. Thank you for raising money for this important organization! #cancersucks | Teresa Matthews | 09/26/2017 | $161.83 | I cannot wait to spend some time with you and hear your story! ❤️ | Cindy Huber | 09/26/2017 | $25.00 | I'm donating for Blake | Marjorie Marquart | 09/23/2017 | $500.00 | Anonymous Friend | 09/22/2017 | $113.17 | Keep fighting the good fight Blake--I'm sure JJ's very proud of you! | Samantha Brainard | 09/21/2017 | $50.00 | Have an amazing trip, Blake! Enjoy P2P :) | Caroline Daley | 09/21/2017 | $39.00 | Good luck Blake! So proud of you! | Terri Jerome | 09/20/2017 | $50.00 | I hope you have an amazing journey! | Peter S Grant | 09/20/2017 | $125.00 | We're all with you Blake!!! | Theresa Urban | 09/18/2017 | $100.00 | Great to meet you, Blake! Run like the wind :) | Edward Huck | 09/18/2017 | $35.00 | In honor of Blake Hornbrook | Erik John Ricardo | 09/18/2017 | $500.00 | With you! | Kimberly Benton | 09/18/2017 | $25.00 | It was great to meet you! :) Run Blake Run! | Michael Tirone | 09/18/2017 | $50.00 | Keep fighting my man! You're a special guy and I'm excited to help you hit your fundraising goal while also hearing about how incredible the P2P trip is. | Sandra Veit | 09/15/2017 | $100.00 | Having seen what Ulman can do for our patients, I'm happy to donate to such a good cause especially for such a great survivor! | Stevon Walker | 09/05/2017 | $25.00 | Hornbrook, thanks for sharing your message bro. You and your family are in my prayers. You're awesome and have my support | Blake Hornbrook | 09/04/2017 | $.00 | Keith McIntyre | 09/01/2017 | $20.00 | Tracy McIlhenny | 08/29/2017 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 08/23/2017 | $5.00 | Tim Thurman | 08/16/2017 | $100.00 | Go Blake Go | Jennifer Conway | 08/16/2017 | $50.00 | Run Blake Run! :) | Simmons Family | 08/13/2017 | $100.00 | We are so proud of you Blake! Lots of love ❤️ | Blake Hornbrook | 08/09/2017 | $.00 | Brian Satola | 08/08/2017 | $50.00 | In honor of Josh and Blake. You guys Rock!!!! | Christina Miller | 08/07/2017 | $50.00 | Blake, you have inspired me since the first time we met. I can't wait to take the journey with you! | Krista Annese | 07/14/2017 | $25.00 | Lori Jablonski | 07/14/2017 | $100.00 | Go Blake go! I know you will make Jason and the rest of us very proud. I know he will be with you. Lots of hugs and kisses #smilelikeJ #inspiredbyJJ #leukemiasucks #teamJason #Trainhard #wineverybattle | Josh Minton | 07/07/2017 | $50.00 | For all those the UCF have benefited and continue to support at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I'm proud of ya brother | Anonymous Friend | 06/28/2017 | $1.00 |
Total | $4,397.00 |