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Tom Wong- 5th Annual Paddle for a Cure, Napa, CA 10-12-24
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Mahalo for joining our team!My wife Danna and I started Paddle for a Cure in 2018 when she was diagnosed with Infiltrating Lobular Breast Cancer, ILC. Little did we know that 3 short years later, I would hear that same dreaded "C" word. when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Both of us are happy and healthy today, and don't take one moment for granted.. we know we are 2 of the lucky ones. Below is the message I shared back in 2018 when Danna was first diagnosed. Again, thank you for joining us in supporting the American Cancer Society!
I would like to reach out and share a story... “Cancer” As some of you may know, I'm a big supporter of the cure for cancer. I’m no different than many out there, but it's time I share my story. When I was 2 years old, I lost my mother to a battle with cancer. While growing up, I never missed a chance to ask my Dad and Aunties (her sisters), to tell me anything about my mom. They would share wonderful stories and tried their best to help me connect to the mother I never had the chance to know. Many years later while working at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, my Aunty came to visit me and shared the words I never expected to hear... she too was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I was crushed. I left home and came to the Bay Area to work at the Culinary Institute of America. No sooner had I begun this new chapter in my life, my brother got cancer. He battled.. and beat it. We are all so grateful that he remains cancer-free. TodayLaying in bed this morning, I connected with my Dad in a way I never wanted to..now I know how my Dad felt all those years ago. My beautiful wife, mother of our children, soul mate, my best friend, my lover, Danna Wong.... has Breast Cancer. We feel so blessed today with the advancements in science and medicine and the “Team” of incredible doctors we have, and we KNOW that she too, like my brother, will battle and beat this terrible disease. Our EventThere are a few things that have carried us through many ups and downs in life, one being the support of our family and friends. Paddling also has been and continues to be a big part of our lives. Being on the water is a healing place for us both. So we decided to put these supports together, and created an event, "Paddle for a Cure". Now more than ever, we are motivated to give and help make a difference through the American Cancer Society. No matter how small, our contribution will be mighty! Please consider joining our team... an event for people that share our same love for paddling, one another, and hope to find a cure for Cancer!!
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Tom Wong- 5th Annual Paddle for a Cure, Napa, CA 10-12-24
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Mahalo for joining our team!
My wife Danna and I started Paddle for a Cure in 2018 when she was diagnosed with Infiltrating Lobular Breast Cancer, ILC. Little did we know that 3 short years later, I would hear that same dreaded "C" word. when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Both of us are happy and healthy today, and don't take one moment for granted.. we know we are 2 of the lucky ones. Below is the message I shared back in 2018 when Danna was first diagnosed. Again, thank you for joining us in supporting the American Cancer Society!
I would like to reach out and share a story... “Cancer”
As some of you may know, I'm a big supporter of the cure for cancer. I’m no different than many out there, but it's time I share my story.
When I was 2 years old, I lost my mother to a battle with cancer.
While growing up, I never missed a chance to ask my Dad and Aunties (her sisters), to tell me anything about my mom. They would share wonderful stories and tried their best to help me connect to the mother I never had the chance to know.
Many years later while working at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, my Aunty came to visit me and shared the words I never expected to hear... she too was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I was crushed.
I left home and came to the Bay Area to work at the Culinary Institute of America. No sooner had I begun this new chapter in my life, my brother got cancer. He battled.. and beat it. We are all so grateful that he remains cancer-free.
Today
Laying in bed this morning, I connected with my Dad in a way I never wanted to..now I know how my Dad felt all those years ago.
My beautiful wife, mother of our children, soul mate, my best friend, my lover, Danna Wong.... has Breast Cancer.
We feel so blessed today with the advancements in science and medicine and the “Team” of incredible doctors we have, and we KNOW that she too, like my brother, will battle and beat this terrible disease.
Our Event
There are a few things that have carried us through many ups and downs in life, one being the support of our family and friends. Paddling also has been and continues to be a big part of our lives. Being on the water is a healing place for us both. So we decided to put these supports together, and created an event, "Paddle for a Cure".
Now more than ever, we are motivated to give and help make a difference through the American Cancer Society. No matter how small, our contribution will be mighty!
Please consider joining our team... an event for people that share our same love for paddling, one another, and hope to find a cure for Cancer!!
