Spring Sprint

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada held their annual Spring Sprint fundraiser in sixteen cities across Canada recently.  The walk or fun-run aims to raise funds to transform the future for brain tumour patients and families.  Thanks to the efforts of our three children, Sarah, Bronwyn and Brody, we participated in both Team Hal Edmonton May 31 and Team Hal Calgary June 8.  The t-shirts said "Hal's Angels"!  Both events had gorgeous weather and were a celebration with family, friends and colleagues in support of Hal.  We were overwhelmed and so grateful.  It was the best thing for our family as it made us part of the bigger picture.  It continues to boggle the mind that 27 Canadians are diagnosed every day with brain tumours.

We are happy to announce there are two baby bumps in our family.  Sarah and Nathan are due September 26 with a sibling for Sebastian.  Bronwyn and Owen are due November 16 with their first child.

I had a great time sorting hundreds of my Dad's slides with my brother Dave and sister Kate.  It was a walk down memory lane with my sibs and we had lots of laughs.

I have an MRI June 21 then begin my 5th round of adjuvant chemo June 24.  I anticipate taking the full dose of Temozolomide this time as this dose at 75% has gone quite well.  Fatigue and weakness continue to be daily challenges.  Most days I am able to do some walking and enjoy the sunshine.

Some of Team Hal Calgary