My downstairs neighbor recently passed from cancer. When she told me she was sick, I responded that cancer was like herpes, everybody has it. She laughed. She laughed because it was funny, but also because it’s true.
I could easily dedicate this fight to my mother, who beat cervical cancer when I was a child. I distinctly remember her getting yearly check-ups to make sure it hadn't come back long before I could conceptualize the idea of cancer or even death. However, the truth is cancer has impacted the lives of so many around me that fighting for one person doesn’t quite parallel how prevalent cancer has been in my life. My mother, two uncles, an aunt, two ex’s fathers, a teacher, a former employer's wife just to name a few; the list goes on and on and on because cancer affects everyone. And it will continue to affect us all until we find a cure through research and the funding of that research.
Haymaker’s makes this possible. It allows someone like me to make a greater financial impact through sport and training than I would be able to make on my own. And since I love an end goal (and looking like a tough guy) this fight is a no brainer for me.
I’m asking for your help and support on this journey. Join me by donating, whatever you can, so that on October 5th when I get in the ring and fight for a cure I know I’ll have all y’all behind me. Together let’s make the greatest impact we can. For those who have left us and those still fighting today. For the family members and loved ones left behind. Help me fight for a cure.