Second Annual CURE ACC! Raffle

Last summer's raffle drawing to win Norah Jones concert tickets raised $1,150 for the ACC research fund at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas is ranked #1 in the United States for cancer research and education. 100% of raffle proceeds will be donated to MD Anderson's ACC Research Fund. Please tell a friend! The purpose of this raffle is to educate and make an impact on raising funds for research on the rare cancer, Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (ACC). Prizes include Disneyland passes, Sting concert tickets, autographed items, jewelry, and gift cards to Borders or Starbucks. $10 gets your name in the drawing. Enter today.

Yogurt helps keep the doctor away

The healthy bacteria in yogurt helps cleanse your colon and even lowers the risk of colon cancer. Studies show that eating two cups a day can boost your immunity and lower cholesterol. The best kind of yogurt contains live and active cultures. Forget about yogurt that is "heat treated." All ages can benefit from yogurt. If you're interested in reading on yogurt medical research, here they are -->> Yogurt Reports

Know your doctor and your rights

There is a shortage of good physicians. Examine your doctor's background. How long have they been practicing medicine? Where and when did they graduate? Have they ever been disciplined or sued for malpractice? Are they licensed to practice in your state? Find your physician and read about your consumer rights by clicking here--> stat!

Happy Anniversary

Today is my two year mark for being supposedly cancer-free. Supposedly because I've been told that they "got it all" before but then it showed up again over three years later. Where was I two years ago in my journey? Where am I today? Where am I going tomorrow? I feel I've accomplished a lot and at the same time I feel that there is much more to do. Thank you for your continued support for STOP ADRENAL CANCER! Each week I continue to receive signed petitions via email and snail mail. I plan to collect more petitions in the coming months and will be mailing them out, informing legislators, pharmaceutical companies, along with news organizations.

Peace to you, Fred

Very sad news today. We lost another member in our ACC support group. Diagnosed with ACC in 1989, Fred defied statistics and his doctors' prognosis when told he had only a few months to live. He authored the book, Finding Hope When the Doctors Say There is None, which tells of his life-changing experience with ACC. He continues to inspire many. Peace to you, Fred.

If you would like to read Fred's book, Finding Hope, email me and I'll loan it to you. Or you can order on Amazon.com by clicking here -->>Read Finding Hope today. This book is filled with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Big Bear cabing raffle winner!!!

Congratulations! Nicole of Northridge is the lucky winner of the coveted 3-day cabin vacation in Big Bear. The winner will enjoy Big Bear's winter wonderland from January 16-18. Thank you, Jinky and Dave, for your cabin contribution. Thank you to all who signed the petition to STOP ADRENAL CANCER!

If you haven't signed the petition, do it now by --> clicking here.

Under the Hawaiian sun

Take the day off! That's just what we did as we chased the sun in Hawaii. I loved waking up to the rain hitting the tin roof of our cabin. We kayaked and spent our first day in the emergency room because Jackie stepped on a sea urchin! That did not stop May, Jackie, Carli and I from hiking in Pololu, Waipio or Mauna Kea. One minute we're playing in snow on Mauna Kea (white mountain). The next minute we're exploring old lava flows, such as the Holei Arch, along the coast. I got camera happy after spotting honu basking on the beach. Out of 20 pictures, only one clearly shows the honu swimming (see below). I enjoyed every minute in Hawaii nei. A hui hou (until we meet again). It is now time to adjust my watch to the REAL WORLD.


I spent the last few days in Oahu relaxing from my Big Island expedition. On Saturday Waimea beach was closed due to the dangerous 30-feet waves. All photos below are taken on the North Shore. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see all my friends and didn't feel I had enough time with those I did see.

Happy new year!

Gone fishing...in Hawaii. For the new year, my friends and I plan to chase the sun on the Big Island. If I don't come back, don't look for me.

Big Bear cabin raffle update

I've been neglecting my page! I had to put the Big Bear raffle on hold due to the forest fire that started in October. The new cabin dates for the lucky winner: January 16-18, 2004. The Big Bear mountains have been packed with snow and skiers lately so it will definitely be a White Christmas for some. I'll be announcing the winner soon.

Student and Teacher

I enjoyed my return to school as a student. I just realized that I had a few things in common with my professors. I got an 11 out of 10 on my last project for my web design class. I didn't know that was possible. My instructor, Dr. Westfall, is a fellow cancer-survivor (he had colon cancer) and supports my web page ideas and even signed my guestbook. Dr. Aaron, my literature prof, is a fellow ukulele player and is a great lit professor. I enjoyed my classes immensely. I continue to teach fourth grade Bible study. I didn't think I would last because the kids were falling asleep on my first day. The kids will tell me what they like to do. They love to act so we act out our prayers instead of reading them. One student even wrote a script and gave me a part to play. Their favorite game is Jesus Jeopardy where they hum the game show tune and answer in the form of a question. They made my day when they asked if they could be in my class next year for fifth grade.

Win a shopping spree and weekend in Big Bear

It's time again for another raffle contest. The prize is a cabin vacation in Big Bear and shopping spree. Fishing, boating, off-roading, wild-life viewing, mountain biking and hiking are all possible for your weekend at the lake. If your name is chosen, your cabin holiday is reserved for November 7-9, 2003. The winner will also receive a $20 gift certificate to Von's grocery store, conveniently located in Big Bear. Spread the word! Tell your friends, family and co-workers. No purchase is necessary. Thank you to Jinky and David for contributing your home.

Peace to you Cindy

It's a girl!

It's official. Thanks to Jackie, I have adopted two babies, Lani and Kai, both girls and both adorable. I am adjusting to their early morning feedings as they are only six weeks old and cry for milk often. Their father is a dachshund (tiny weiner dog) and their mother is a chow chow/cocker spaniel mix. Imagine that!

Peace to you Cecilia

Teacher and Student

I volunteered to teach Bible study at church. I'll be teaching Saturday morning to fourth graders and they'll end up hating me for taking them away from cartoons, sleeping in and whatever else fourth graders do. I'll have to remember what it was like to be that age so we can better relate. I'm nervous because I don't feel that confident about the Bible and yet I'm teaching them. I pray for knowledge and confidence of the Bible. I'm more excited than nervous. Sunday school starts in October. My fall semester as a student starts next month as I am going back to school this fall to take a web design class.

Peace to you Chrisie

16-AUG-2003 PEACE TO YOU CHRISIE

Road Trip to South Dakota

Jackie and I drove to South Dakota and back to California in 9 days. We managed to drive through Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and Colorado. We rented a Ford Escape SUV, packed our sleeping bags, a tent, food supplies, and firewood. We didn't make any reservations and decided to drive wherever the day would take us. We camped out under a million stars and explored the National Parks and Monuments: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Little Bighorn, Devil's Tower, Mt. Rushmore, and Arches National Park. The highlight of the trip was the many wildlife roaming in Yellowstone: Buffalo, deer, elk, moose and pronghorn. Other highlights: A highway with no one on it (U2). Dodging birds that might fly into the truck's grill on the drive from Montana to South Dakota. Rolling hills and endless dusty roads leading to no where. A word of advice: You should never plan a road trip around the time of the Sturgis bike rally if you don't have reservations two years in advance. The town of Sturgis in South Dakota has a population of about 5,000. The rally held once a year draws in about 25,000 bikers! More...

Another Adrenal Cancer Raffle in the works

The ideas for another raffle keep pouring in. Within the last week my friends have offered amazing contributions such as a beautiful cabin retreat in Big Bear for the weekend, a signed music cd and photo by Chris Isaak (Dawna), Disneyland tickets (Jen), and original jewelry designs (Katherine).

Adrenal Cancer Raffle raised $1,150!!!

The Norah Jones concert tickets raffle was a success. A special thank you to all who joined and contributed to an amazing cause: CURE ADRENAL CANCER! Congratulations to Diane of Chino for being the lucky winner of the coveted Norah Jones concert tickets. Runner up winners had the opportunity of winning a Norah Jones dvd along with cd's by a variety of artists. Thank you to Star 98.7 FM for contributing these items. $1,150 was raised for the ADRENAL CORTICAL CANCER RESEARCH FUND at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. It was a day of feasting (b.b.s. style) and singing-along with the always entertaining karaoke machine. Thank you to Tita Sonya and Carli for passing the petition around. It was great to see friends I hadn't seen in several years. Thanks to everyone for making the party a success.

Affect Public Policy

Please sign a petition to beg President Bush and other legislators to fund adrenal cancer research. It only takes a few seconds. Help spread the word by forwarding to friends.