One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.  Cancer affects us all - not only the person with the disease, but also family and friends.  It takes a huge physical and mental toll and stretches our emotional resources.  

More than 15 years ago, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Like so many others who have had cancer, she has been poked and prodded, been through every kind of medical test imaginable, had surgeries, been irradiated, and had to take toxic drugs.  There have been emotional highs and lows, moments of breathing easy, and moments getting punched in the gut.  Through it all, she has done everything possible to live a great life.  She is successful at her job, is a great wife to the most supportive guy in the world, is an awesome mom to two fantastic boys, is a wonderful sister and daughter, and a generally great friend to so many people.  She is an inspiration to everyone around her. 

I am stepping into the ring on May 15th for her and all the other people in my life who have been affected by cancer, to fight back against this terrible disease.  As a physician myself, I know what it takes for new, life-saving therapies to be developed.  I am asking for everyone's help to raise as much money as possible to knock out cancer.  

I will train and fight as hard as I can for Christine, for Ed, for Roger, and for so many others.  Let's kick cancer's ass on May 15th.