Fenway Request - Cancer Battle - Latest Update (HUGE NEWS)

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  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    potnik said:
    Given2Fly-Fish said:
    We made it to Dana Point and had my first surf session on Doheny Beach this morning!  
    Hope surfing was fun, enjoy the festival. Looking forward to this lineup, hope you get the request. 

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us. 
    So much fun and heading out soon for 3rd day of surfing!  Then hoping to catch sound check from the beach tonight... ;)
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,884
    Great story and so glad you're doing well.  I hope we get Long Road as well.  

    Were you at Ohana in 21 when Eddie and the Earthlings played Long Road in the set that replaced Kings of Leon?

    Sort of adjacent to your story, Ohana is going to be my wife's first trip since finishing chemo in August and radiation last week.  She is working hard to be full strength for the show.  

    Have a safe trip going out!  See you there! 
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    mrussel1 said:
    Great story and so glad you're doing well.  I hope we get Long Road as well.  

    Were you at Ohana in 21 when Eddie and the Earthlings played Long Road in the set that replaced Kings of Leon?

    Sort of adjacent to your story, Ohana is going to be my wife's first trip since finishing chemo in August and radiation last week.  She is working hard to be full strength for the show.  

    Have a safe trip going out!  See you there! 
    We missed Friday night in 21...Sorry to hear that and I hope your wife is feeling better & safe travels to the show.  I hope you guys have an amazing time (music heals...)
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    We had an amazing time at Ohana!!!!  Might have to try again in March when/if Pearl Jam plays Boston... B)
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Given2Fly-Fish said:
    We had an amazing time at Ohana!!!!  Might have to try again in March when/if Pearl Jam plays Boston... B)


  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    demetrios said:
    Given2Fly-Fish said:
    We had an amazing time at Ohana!!!!  Might have to try again in March when/if Pearl Jam plays Boston... B)


     B) 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Given2Fly-Fish said:
    demetrios said:
    Given2Fly-Fish said:
    We had an amazing time at Ohana!!!!  Might have to try again in March when/if Pearl Jam plays Boston... B)


     B) 


  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    Latest Update - 9/7/24 - So after 5 1/2 years surgery recently bacame an option!!!   I had the procedure on August 26th (removed part of pancreas, liver and all of my spleen).   It was a big procedure and still recovering as I write this; but the decision was a no brainer!   Small chance of being cancer free, reset the clock and decade or decades of time. vs. 2-5 years.  It really is unbelievable and all of this came about really fast.  I will be at 9/15 show with my youngest son Griffin who's first show was in Worcester when he was 9.  This will be our 2nd show together and at 20 he has become  a big fan of Pearl Jam.  He even loves some of the songs  for the more serious collectors (like Long Road!!!).  Anyway, I'm currently "training" for the 2 Fenway  shows by taking 2 walks a day... .  My streak of 64 consecutive months surfing is in jeopardy but  I think I might have figured out a way if  I get cleared by the Docs.  I'll also be at the 9/17 show with Julie.  We had to cancel Ohana year due to the surgery but will definitely be there next year.   Anyway here's hoping my son Griffin and I get to hear Long Road on 9/15 at Fenway (as our Road just got a hell of a lot longer)!!!  There will also be a lot of friends & family at this show so it would be perfect...Last, I'm definitely going to be a hot mess when I hear Alive!

    Cheers,

    Chip

  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,915
    Truly amazing and miraculous.
    An inspiration.
    Big love


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Great news! 

    Hope they play it for you 
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    lastexitlondon said:
    Truly amazing and miraculous.
    An inspiration.
    Big love
    Thank you I appreciate that!!!
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    PJNB said:
    Great news! 

    Hope they play it for you 
    Thank you!!!  I can't wait for the shows!
  • BF89905
    BF89905 Posts: 1,448
    lastexitlondon said:
    Truly amazing and miraculous.
    An inspiration.
    Big love

  • neuroderm
    neuroderm Posts: 3
    Great story and attitude. I am happy to be part of the medical communityand your story gives me hope for my loved ones and pts. I do send pts to Dana Farber and have much respect. I hope I can keep the tears in when I go to the two Fenway shows  and hear Long Road. Respect 
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    neuroderm said:
    Great story and attitude. I am happy to be part of the medical communityand your story gives me hope for my loved ones and pts. I do send pts to Dana Farber and have much respect. I hope I can keep the tears in when I go to the two Fenway shows  and hear Long Road. Respect 
    Dana Farber is fantastic!  So fortunate to live in an area where we have such an amazing medical community.  Thank you and right back at you as well.
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    LINEUP CHANGE!  Julie will be going Sunday night and Griffin will be going Tuesday night.  Griffin scored free tickets to the Pats... =).  Can't wait for the shows.
  • fsu2626
    fsu2626 Posts: 398
    Awesome news! Have the best time at Fenway! 
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  • YourDirtisMyfood
    YourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,668
    You are an inspiration Chip! I’ll be at Fenway both nights and hoping that you get Long Road.
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,915
    I look forward to seeing pictures of you all loving it and living.


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Given2Fly-Fish
    Given2Fly-Fish Posts: 826
    fsu2626 said:
    Awesome news! Have the best time at Fenway! 
    Thank you and we will!

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