This April 14th-21st, I've committed to riding my bike from Baltimore, MD to Key West, FL to honor my son Cameron, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Small B Cell Lymphoma one year ago (January 22, 2017). Although this trip doesn't log the entire 1,500 miles, I will ride a long distance each day, then be transported to another town to continue the ride. Along the way the group will stop to see patients who are struggling with cancer to try and inspire them to continue their fight. Cameron won't be riding with me but is very excited about the number of donors who have contributed.


As most of you know, Cameron spent a good part of six grueling months at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he had one bad break after another. He endured the second most rigorous chemotherapy administered at Hopkins, had emergency bowel surgery, lost 50 pounds and all his hair, and wasn't able to spend a night at home for most of the first three months. He never gave up.

Cameron has become an inspiration to me, his mother, sister, step-parents, family, friends, teachers, coaches, acquaintances and even strangers. He's now a healthy 21 year old; and after all this, just missed one semester of college. He did very well his first semester back at school with straight A's and his weight and hair are back to normal. He has a totally new outlook on life! Each day brings something new and Cameron is embracing every moment.

I now embark on this journey to raise money to help other kids fight the same battle as Cameron.  Cancer is a horrific disease that knows no boundaries. It doesn't care if you're young, smart, funny and full of life. It will try to take you at all costs. The Ulman Cancer Fund provides FREE support for families and patients trying to cope with cancer which is a huge gift.

I would appreciate your support with this great cause.

Thanks,

Dave

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.

UCF House - a “home away from home” to provide free housing for young adult cancer patients, and their caregivers, in East Baltimore. 

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 experience 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!