Comments for Walla-Pa-Looza - Raisin' Cash For Cancer! http://walla-pa-looza.org Raisin' Cash For Cancer Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:35:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Walla-Pa-Looza 2012 Band Announcement by Megan Miller http://walla-pa-looza.org/2012/04/16/walla-pa-looza-2012-band-announcement/#comment-1067 Megan Miller Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:35:41 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=3159#comment-1067 Every year we look forward to what the Walla-teers have brought to Johnsburg for our entertainment! And this year just out did all of the others! This is The Underground Fitness Club's favorite Non-For-Profit Organization because it hits so close to home with all of our friends and family. This event is great for the whole family! Don't miss out on a great day and night in Johnsburg with fabulous activities for the kids, awesome music for you and of course cold beer for everyone. Every year we look forward to what the Walla-teers have brought to Johnsburg for our entertainment! And this year just out did all of the others! This is The Underground Fitness Club’s favorite Non-For-Profit Organization because it hits so close to home with all of our friends and family.

This event is great for the whole family! Don’t miss out on a great day and night in Johnsburg with fabulous activities for the kids, awesome music for you and of course cold beer for everyone.

]]> Comment on Walla-Pa-Looza 2012 Band Announcement by Mike Mazrin http://walla-pa-looza.org/2012/04/16/walla-pa-looza-2012-band-announcement/#comment-1066 Mike Mazrin Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:24:30 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=3159#comment-1066 Walla-Pa-Looza gets better every year. All proceeds go to local Cancer victims. Where can you have this much fun, for such a great cause?......Nowhere. We hope to see everyone 7-28-2012. Walla-Pa-Looza gets better every year. All proceeds go to local Cancer victims.
Where can you have this much fun, for such a great cause?……Nowhere.
We hope to see everyone 7-28-2012.

]]> Comment on Tell Us Your Stories by Linda Bartolone http://walla-pa-looza.org/tell-us-your-stories/#comment-998 Linda Bartolone Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:38:19 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?page_id=228#comment-998 November 2009 started like any other year. Scheduled my yearly mammogram. Was notified that I needed to come in for an ultrasound, since something was different. When I was at the ultrasound, I was seen by some very wonderful people in the women’s care unit at Centegra-McHenry. They worked to get me to see a surgeon the day before thanksgiving, so that I would not have to wonder all weekend. It took the surgeon 3 attempts to clear the margins. I was told that there was no lymph node involvement, so things should go well. In January 2010 after a PET scan, I was informed that my cancer was stage IV. It was now on the liver and in two different spots on the bones. I was asked by my doctor if I would consider going on a clinical trial for stage IV breast cancer that has never been treated by chemo before. I decided that if I can do something to help, why not. In February 2010 I started my chemo. Avastin and Paclitaxel. I was to see the oncologist every week because of the clinical trial. In the end I was on chemo for only 3 series. I started to complain about side effects almost immediately. In March I was forced to go on disability, due to my weakening state. On April 28th I was admitted to the hospital because I was unable to breath (I was actually crawling up and down the stairs because I couldn’t climb any other way). On May 1st I was taken to ICU and placed on a respirator. That lasted 10 ten days. I have been told by my family that one night they all stayed at the hospital, because they were told that I may not make it through the night. On pure oxygen I was only showing a blood oxygen level of 71. Needless to say I refused to give up and was taken off the respirator 2 days after Mother’s Day. I spent another 3 weeks in the hospital between ICU, Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Who would think that 10 days could make your body forget how to walk and function. I have some permanent damage that has come along with this journey. One is neuropathy of the feet and legs. I have dexterity problems in my hands and fingers. My eyesight is not what it used to be. And last but not least my brain does not function as it used to. I have to have CAT scans every four months since I am still not in remission. I see the Oncologist every two months at this point. Because of the damage to my lungs and the neuropathy, I have a tendency to see doctors quite often. I have 2 daughters, and so far 2 granddaughters. Both of my daughters are currently pregnant, bringing my total grandchildren next year to 4. When I was admitted to the hospital, my oldest granddaughter (Ava) was only 2 and my second one (Olivia) was 1 month old. My youngest daughter was getting married in August of 2010. I had a lot to live for and was determined to be here for every moment. I am still fighting and have yet to go into remission. I plan on being around to see my wonderful grandchildren grow up. My advice to everyone is to fight with everything you have. November 2009 started like any other year. Scheduled my yearly mammogram. Was notified that I needed to come in for an ultrasound, since something was different. When I was at the ultrasound, I was seen by some very wonderful people in the women’s care unit at Centegra-McHenry. They worked to get me to see a surgeon the day before thanksgiving, so that I would not have to wonder all weekend.
It took the surgeon 3 attempts to clear the margins. I was told that there was no lymph node involvement, so things should go well.
In January 2010 after a PET scan, I was informed that my cancer was stage IV. It was now on the liver and in two different spots on the bones. I was asked by my doctor if I would consider going on a clinical trial for stage IV breast cancer that has never been treated by chemo before. I decided that if I can do something to help, why not.
In February 2010 I started my chemo. Avastin and Paclitaxel. I was to see the oncologist every week because of the clinical trial. In the end I was on chemo for only 3 series. I started to complain about side effects almost immediately. In March I was forced to go on disability, due to my weakening state.
On April 28th I was admitted to the hospital because I was unable to breath (I was actually crawling up and down the stairs because I couldn’t climb any other way). On May 1st I was taken to ICU and placed on a respirator. That lasted 10 ten days. I have been told by my family that one night they all stayed at the hospital, because they were told that I may not make it through the night. On pure oxygen I was only showing a blood oxygen level of 71.
Needless to say I refused to give up and was taken off the respirator 2 days after Mother’s Day. I spent another 3 weeks in the hospital between ICU, Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Who would think that 10 days could make your body forget how to walk and function.
I have some permanent damage that has come along with this journey. One is neuropathy of the feet and legs. I have dexterity problems in my hands and fingers. My eyesight is not what it used to be. And last but not least my brain does not function as it used to.
I have to have CAT scans every four months since I am still not in remission. I see the Oncologist every two months at this point. Because of the damage to my lungs and the neuropathy, I have a tendency to see doctors quite often.
I have 2 daughters, and so far 2 granddaughters. Both of my daughters are currently pregnant, bringing my total grandchildren next year to 4. When I was admitted to the hospital, my oldest granddaughter (Ava) was only 2 and my second one (Olivia) was 1 month old. My youngest daughter was getting married in August of 2010. I had a lot to live for and was determined to be here for every moment.
I am still fighting and have yet to go into remission. I plan on being around to see my wonderful grandchildren grow up. My advice to everyone is to fight with everything you have.

]]> Comment on It’s Been Awhile by Candi Bottcher http://walla-pa-looza.org/2011/11/21/its-been-awhile/#comment-891 Candi Bottcher Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:41:04 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=3014#comment-891 Very nice, thank you Craig. ~ BUT, CORRECTION! I volunteered for you before you helped our family. You were probaly to busy to notice LOL. With all sincerity though, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the support and financial help you gave and continute to give this community. I will have a donation mailed off to you after the holidays. Sorry if this post duplicates, I didnt see the first one go through. Thank you again. See you on the 3rd. Very nice, thank you Craig. ~ BUT, CORRECTION! I volunteered for you before you helped our family. You were probaly to busy to notice LOL. With all sincerity though, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the support and financial help you gave and continute to give this community. I will have a donation mailed off to you after the holidays. Sorry if this post duplicates, I didnt see the first one go through. Thank you again. See you on the 3rd.

]]> Comment on It’s Been Awhile by Anonymous http://walla-pa-looza.org/2011/11/21/its-been-awhile/#comment-890 Anonymous Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:35:40 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=3014#comment-890 Very nice Craig, thank you. BUT, CORRECTION...... I voluntered for you BEFORE you helped my family. LOL You must have been to busy to notice! With all sincerity though, we do thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the support as well as the financial help you gave and continue to give the community. I will have some more donations for you shortly, I will mail them off after the holidays. Very nice Craig, thank you. BUT, CORRECTION…… I voluntered for you BEFORE you helped my family. LOL You must have been to busy to notice! With all sincerity though, we do thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the support as well as the financial help you gave and continue to give the community. I will have some more donations for you shortly, I will mail them off after the holidays.

]]> Comment on Community Bulletin Board by Krissi http://walla-pa-looza.org/2011/09/08/community-bulletin-board/#comment-789 Krissi Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:14:08 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=2946#comment-789 Hi Craig, I wanted to thank you, Nick and Walla-Pa-Looza for all of your help and the generous monetary donation that was given on behalf of Ellen. For those of you that are reading this and dont know... not only did Walla-Pa-Looza give a generous monetary gift but they also allowed us the use of tables, tents, donation cans, raffel tickets, and so much more. Moreover, I want to personally thank you and Nick for allowing Janet and I to call on a whim and utilize your knowledge in order to make "Round 2 Will be the Final Round" a great success! Keep up the great work!!! Krissi Hi Craig,
I wanted to thank you, Nick and Walla-Pa-Looza for all of your help and the generous monetary donation that was given on behalf of Ellen.
For those of you that are reading this and dont know… not only did Walla-Pa-Looza give a generous monetary gift but they also allowed us the use of tables, tents, donation cans, raffel tickets, and so much more.
Moreover, I want to personally thank you and Nick for allowing Janet and I to call on a whim and utilize your knowledge in order to make “Round 2 Will be the Final Round” a great success!
Keep up the great work!!!
Krissi

]]> Comment on Walla-Pa-Looza 2011 Battle Of The Bands! by Janet Layshock http://walla-pa-looza.org/battle-of-the-bands-wp3/#comment-727 Janet Layshock Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:56:39 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?page_id=2790#comment-727 Can you publish the winners in the Battle of the Bands? I wasn't there for the results and I want to know who won. Or email me if you can. The bands were great! Can you publish the winners in the Battle of the Bands? I wasn’t there for the results and I want to know who won. Or email me if you can. The bands were great!

]]> Comment on Captain Reconnect Connects It All Together by Dick Doyle http://walla-pa-looza.org/2011/07/25/captain-reconnect-connects-it-all-together/#comment-723 Dick Doyle Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:17:34 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=2820#comment-723 Nicely done Mike - Once again the Walla team's labor of love for those in need fighting cancer have out done themselves. The proof will be on Saturday when you see the fruit of your efforts bloom before your eyes when you see the JCC community grounds packed with given folks. All the best. Nicely done Mike – Once again the Walla team’s labor of love for those in need fighting cancer have out done themselves. The proof will be on Saturday when you see the fruit of your efforts bloom before your eyes when you see the JCC community grounds packed with given folks. All the best.

]]> Comment on Captain Reconnect Connects It All Together by Craig Wallace http://walla-pa-looza.org/2011/07/25/captain-reconnect-connects-it-all-together/#comment-721 Craig Wallace Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:51:49 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=2820#comment-721 Mike – You did a great job with your blog! Don’t ever sell yourself short. Maybe writing is not your niche but you certainly gained my attention. You have over come many obstacles in your life and have the ability to do great things. You have a big heart and that goes a long way. Thank you for all of your help, without you, I would not have a buddy to hang signs with and smoke cigars. Now don't pop yourself in the head with the pole driver, I don't want to spend Walla-Pa-Looza in the ER. Besides, they don't sell beer. CW Mike –
You did a great job with your blog! Don’t ever sell yourself short. Maybe writing is not your niche but you certainly gained my attention. You have over come many obstacles in your life and have the ability to do great things. You have a big heart and that goes a long way. Thank you for all of your help, without you, I would not have a buddy to hang signs with and smoke cigars. Now don’t pop yourself in the head with the pole driver, I don’t want to spend Walla-Pa-Looza in the ER. Besides, they don’t sell beer.

CW

]]> Comment on Stop the Presses by Nick http://walla-pa-looza.org/2011/07/27/stop-the-presses/#comment-720 Nick Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:40:02 +0000 http://walla-pa-looza.org/?p=2897#comment-720 One of the best blogs yet Mr. Chairman! One of the best blogs yet Mr. Chairman!

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