Thursday, March 27, 2008

Second Treatment Today

Just a quick update:

Erica traveled to Baltimore today for her second treatment of the anti-CTLA4. She will be back home resting this evening.

Janna

5 comments:

Karen said...

Thinking of you today Erica!!
love, Karen

Jason said...
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Jason said...

Erica and Christian,
Each and every day the two of you continue to amaze me in your selfless ways. Through your long and busy days you think to call see if our kids slept well last night or to bid me well on a silly run or say drop by to make sure I have all of my supplies and ensure that I am prepared. It makes me chuckle and warms my heart so at the same time. The two of you were cut from the same cloth. The finest silk known to man, carefully woven through your good nature and the overwhelming love that has nurtured you both through the years and into the amazing people that you are today. I know that I speak for many when I say that my family and I are so lucky to call you both our dear friends. We love you and are ALWAYS sending love and positive thoughts your way. You are a true inspiration in your journey Erica. You are so blessed to have such a great companion in Christian and must I mention the obvious of how lucky he is to have you. ;) You keep yourself strong and you keep that positivity flowing. Love, happiness and laughter have more healing and strengthening power than we will ever grasp. That power is evident in every picture of you two together. Erica, your smile warms our hearts. Both of you, and your strength inspire us always. Looking forward to seeing you guys this week! Our Love, Jason, Chandra, Xander and Sophie

DeeBananas said...

Jason is a poet! But I totally agree with what he had to say. You guys are admirable. I'm glad that you're among my group of friends!

Love, Deanna :)

Stacie said...

Erica,
Just want to say that I am thinking of you and I hope that you are resting well after your second treatment. I, too, am so amazed by your strength and the outpouring of support from frieds and family that you and Christian have continued to inspire.

Love, Stacie

Team Erica to Run/Walk with Melanoma International Foundation

A smaller Team Erica will head to Villanova, PA for Melanoma International Foundation's (MIF) Safe in the Sun Walk & 5K Run on April 5, 2009.

MIF will also honor Erica by rewarding the top female finisher with an award in Erica's name. Team Erica will be on hand to congratulate the winner.

Anyone is welcome to join Team Erica. For more information, visit: http://melanomaintl.org/.

Team Erica

Congratulations Team Run for Erica!

Team Run for Erica completed the Baltimore Relay Marathon on Saturday, October 11th. The team raised over $1000 for both melanoma organizations (Melanoma International Foundation and Melanoma Research Foundation).

Thank you Team Run for Erica on an awesome race and thank you to those who donated. Below are a few pictures of the team in action!

Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)

Omar getting ready to run

Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles

Star and Christian run for the crowd

Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd

Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)

Team Erica to run Baltimore Relay Marathon, October 11th

In Memory of Erica....

Baltimore Relay Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 AM
http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

Team Erica relay runners: Christian, Chandra, Jason, Kelly, Jim, Liz, Tony, Mary, Jason, Jenny, Jaime, Omar, and Star are training together Sunday mornings.

What can you do?

Support the team members with lots of encouragement
Make a pledge to a runner or the whole team (donations will be sent to the Melanoma International Foundation)
Go to Baltimore on October 11 to cheer the team on.

Watch the blog for more information to come!!

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory

Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory

A week before admission to Hospice

A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!

March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly

March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica

March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!

With Uncle David

Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill