Well done Goombah

Well, I tried with the ACS website. It's not as simple as the ones used for "Relay for Life," etc. I have not been able to figure out a link to send/publish for people who want to make donations. I even called ACS and they were unable to help me yet. I can see the info online, but anybody else would have to login as me, which makes no sense.

Well done Goombah

Barring a power outage, the clocks were not going to trip me up. I was up at 5:15 with my alarm, 5:30 with my wife's, and my daughter's princess alarm clock was also set. Thankfully, nobody handed me piping hot tea from the sidelines.

I LOVE the face Jerry makes when Jean-Paul goes down, like, Missed it by THAT much. It just shows what a lousy human being he is.

Here are a couple pics from the official photographers of this past Sunday's marathon:

(toward the finish line)

(digging for the end)

(with my friend for the last 8 miles)

(crossing the finish line ) Lest anyone think I was lying about my 4:03 finish time, despite what the clock above me says. I was way in the back at the start of the race and an individual's time begins once he/she crosses the starting line.

Did you get rested up Goombah?

Goombah,

You look pretty good after all those miles!

4:03 is an impressive time, goombah, but more importantly is that you finished for a good cause. Congratulations!

Well done, goombah. You did a great job for a wonderful cause. I'm our neighborhood coordinator for Amer. Cancer Soc. fundraising, which is much easier than what you have done.

You live next to one of the world's finest medical institutions, the Cleveland Clinic. In 1997 my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer, which was diagnosed early. He was lucky because his brother is a retired surgeon in Cleveland, who is very good friends with an Australian doctor, who is affiliated with the hospital and is recognized as the leading authority in colon cancer surgery and treatment. My uncle got him (Dr. Fazio)to treat my father on an expedited basis, and his recovery was complete. My family and I were extremely impressed with the professionalism, care and treatment offered at the Cleveland Clinic.

Yes, Klydon, the Clinic is one of the best hospitals in the world, not just this country. I am glad to hear a survivor story in your dad and that he has made a full recovery.

It would be nice if, short of total cure, they could find a way to make all cancer treatable. There are still too many forms that are nearly impossilbe to overcome, such as brain, pancreatic, and liver cancer.

Ironically enough, part of the marathon route was right by the Clinic. That was about 16 miles into it and I would have gladly taken some oxygen if they would have been offering it.

Great job goombah!!!!! You should be proud.

I'm tired from just looking at the pictures.

Jeez, Goombah, did you say you're still in your 30's?

You look at least 50.

I'm only kidding!

I applaud what you've done. You're a great guy and a fun board member. Keep it up!

Yeah, I have aged as rapidly as when Kramer took up smoking.

I just caught this thread, and wanted to congratulate you, Goombah! That's a great accomplishment for you, and for a great cause.

I have been receiving checks each day and am still collecting until June 7th. To date, donations have totalled just over $1,100! Thanks to all who have donated to join the fight to combat this terrible disease.

Very nice Goombah! You do seem "unfrazzled" after the run. The weather was pretty good no? What body of water or lake is that in the background?

Thanks for sharing.


TIS

Great pics Goombah!

Wouldn't that be Lake Erie?

Yes, that is Lake Erie.

TIS, I think I was too tired to be frazzled! The weather started off rainy and cold but it stopped raining about an hour into the race. Then it got sunny for the remainder of the day and was pleasant - in the low 50s, which was ideal running weather.