Friday, October 10, 2003

Wow! " Team Dean" Karnazes gets set for a 300-mile solo run to save the life of Baby Valeria who desperately needs a heart transplant.  I don’t think this has ever been done before. This is me and Dean at the start of his run on Thursday, October 9th at the Golden Gate Bridge."  Here is some video of the start. 10:29:13 AM    comment []

Wow a lot has happened since the last time I posted. So here is an update.   I have had a GREAT RESPONSE from Dave Winer’s original post. I have received emails with generous offers from all over the world. Some were asking for money others were informing me of my options outside the US. And others were simply altruistic offers of support. Thank you to all. This summer I've had the good fortune of a very generous and caring person in San Francisco go through the whole living donor screening process to donate a kidney for me. She was in excellent health and compatible. We thought the transplant surgery would actually take place this month. Unfortunately the hospital rejected her for some family history medical issues. She tried to appeal their decision, but the hospital is holding firm. It was a big blow for all involved. This is my second donor rejection in 8 months. It set me back emotionally for a few weeks, but I am now back on track and looking for another potential donor again. Great news! The Providian Relay, www.therelay.com, is being held this weekend. It's a 199 mile relay race with the purpose raising awareness for organ donations. A group of Bay Area moms have formed a team called 'Hot Mamas for Big Dave' and are dedicating their run to me.  The start is at the Calistoga Mineral Water Company in Napa Valley it ends at the Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. "This is California's Longest Party" it relays the message on donation through Organs 'R' Us. 9:37:17 AM    comment []