Millerstrong Blog
Welcome to my weblog (which most people call a blog). The opinions expressed
herein are my own personal thoughts and opinions. Check back often for my
musings and updates on MILLERSTRONG.
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 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! by Dec 11th |
 We can win $25,000 for our Belief Bank when we recieve the most votes form YOU! Go to http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving and vote for us by typing in "the we believe foundation" and choosing the bowie one and then vote for us! Please!
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| posted at 12:03PM | comments |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2009 |
| NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT CANCER AWARENESS WEEK PARTNERS! |
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We are excited to announce that Drexel University is the first University to commit to an Awareness program for the Week of April 4th - 11th to bring awareness about Young Adult Cancer! The week will include on campus educational signage as well as informational tables including our Just Chek 'Em Program and will culminate at the Lacrosse game versus Penn State where players will wear Just Check Em TShirts and Lots of other FUN things to raise awareness for this age group fighting cancer and the Importance of early detection! We are hoping other colleges and universities will join us in this awareness program! Wanna help? Please call
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| posted at 11:38AM | comments |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2009 |
| NOVEMBER NEWS: |
 - Just Check 'Em 09-10 begins:
DeMatha Program: Thanks to Lisa Harrison for running the DeMatha Program over 265 young men informed on Testicular cancer
UMBC Program: Thanks to student Sydney Kleinberg and Shannon (father had TC) for getting the word out to the men at UMBC
LaPlata High School: THanks to Pam Higgs and Joey Higgs (Junior) for educating over 400 young men in souther MD!
..... And we have only just begun!!
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| posted at 11:25AM | comments |
| WOW! $28,000 RAISED.... We Beat Last Year |
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WOW! It was HOT in more than one way! We had the HOTTEST College and Former College/Pro players in the area! The HOTTEST Lax Fans! And oh yeah the HOTTEST day too! But we had a great time! Over 90 Top College players honored cancer warriors. Over 75 Volunteers! Guest Speaker Hopkins Head Coach, Dave Pietramala, was impressed with the turnout and vowed to be a part of our future. We are so proud of beating last years success!
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| posted at 08:52PM | comments |
| OUR GOAL IS 2000 People! Will you Help?? |
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SOME SAY WE CAN'T DO IT!! BUT THEY DON,T KNOW MILLERSTRONG SUPPORTERS, DO THEY?? Help us prove them wrong!!! STAND UP FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER AND GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY!
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| posted at 11:50AM | comments |
| The Original Steakhouse Donates Big! |
The Original Steakhouse and Sports Bar will be grilling for all the layers and volunteers for FREE!! They will have their own personal tent!
PLUS they donated a 20 Person Catered Party with shrimp and steak and all the trimmings for you to win in our raffle!!! Buy your tickets dont wait!!
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| posted at 11:47AM | comments |
| Matt Miller nominated to the Ulman Cancer Fund Young Adult Advisory Board |
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The Ulman Cancer fund was started by Doug Ulman, now president of Lance Armstrong Foundation. It is a local foundation that helps Teens and Young Adults through cancer by offering education and fundraising. Matt is honored to be asked to in addition to woring with his family foundation work with the Ulman fund to increase awarness and assistance for his peers.
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| posted at 06:00PM | comments |
| APHON joins the MILLERSTRONG MOVEMENT! |
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We are proud to announce the partnership between APHON of the National Capital Area (Association of Pediatric Hemotology and Oncology Nurses) This is a fabulous group of dedicated nurses who care for children through young adulthood as they travel the journey through cancer. APHON will be a resourse for providing deserving cancer warriors acess the generous donations from our supporters. As well as being a voice for us in the Maryland, DC and Virgina areas to broaden our impact. We welcome this great alliance!
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| posted at 05:54PM | comments |
| First Year CT Scan CLEAR!!! |
 Matt's first year from end of chemo came back clear! Still have to do blood screen, but this means that his chances of reoccurance are reduced to 10%!!!
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| posted at 05:46PM | comments |
| JUNE 6th MILLERSTRONG MINGLE |
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Join us a Wing Hub in Bethesda from 5-10pm. Guest Bartenders and live music 5-7pm plus some fun raffle prizes
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| posted at 08:15PM | comments |
| Area High Schools join in supporting MLSC |
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DeMatha, South River, Gonzaga, Old Mill, McDonogh have officially joined The 2009 MSLC by promoting this huge charity event!!
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| posted at 08:13PM | comments |
| Inside Lacrosse Joins us at MSLC 2009 |
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Inside Lacrosse supports the MSLC 2009 with a tent that will have fun givaways for the attending youth!!
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| posted at 08:09PM | comments |
| Ulman Cancer Fund Joins us at MSLC 2009 |
They will be educating on the cancer's Young Adults face! They are a foundation based in Columbia and started by Doug Ulman who is now the president of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Ban the Burn will be their focus this year. We will be handing our FREE Sunscreen too! Check em out at ulmancancerfund.com
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| posted at 02:10PM | comments |
| Matt has 1 year Scan this Saturday |
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Say a prayer for Matt that his 1 year scan comes up clean as a whistle this Sat. We have to bring him home from school because the insurance doesn't cover it in Philly.Costs us the train ride home. Good thing he goes to school close. Just one more twist in the journey to cure! We'll let you know sometime next week.
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| posted at 06:49PM | comments |
| Attack Level Cash Donation!!! |
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$1000 donation on Friday from Kevin's associate (don't have name yet)!!! Thanks, Kevin Nunes for making it his mission to share our mission with his associates!!
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| posted at 06:49PM | comments |
| Raffle donations are rolling in! |
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We recieved 2 cases of White Springs wine for the Wine lovers raffle basket! And over $500 dollars worth of Lacrosse clothing and equip to raffle off from "In the Crease" founder (now owned by Warrior). These raffles are going to be amazing!
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| posted at 10:35AM | comments |
| YOU made a difference today! |
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We paid over $700 of a young 16 year old's medical bills today!! He was diagnosed with hodgkins in Feb and in March his house burned down! Could you money be any better used. Talked to the mom today and she said she has more and she didnt realize all the bills that wuld be coming in and how great it feel to know we are helping! He is doing well so far with his Chemo! Please say a prayer for victory over his cancer!
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| posted at 07:00PM | comments |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
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