Relay for Life

We went to the Relay for Life Event in Canal Winchester and seen this. I asked where I could buy one and Emily said she would find out for me. But then I got an email from her and said that they were giving it to me for all that I am doing. It brought tears to my eyes!

I got it in the mail today!

5 years ago

Today at this time we were up and not so ready to start the day sorta. Ray Hoetger was having his Prostatectomy on this day 5 years ago. The surgery took about 8 hours and I was praying that everything was going to be fine and the cancer would be gone. But that was not the case. After the surgery the doctor came out and gave me an update. Another I am sorry but..... the cancer has spread to the lymph-nodes. And he still has prostate cancer and will still need treatment. So again I felt like I slammed into a brick wall (June 19th and October 12th).
Yes I know it is not my cancer per say but as the caregiver/wife we pull a double duty. Not only do we take care of our loved ones we also have to remember to take time for ourselves. Which many times I forget to do that for myself.

City of Gahanna

H.R. 5680

H. R. 5680
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry for certain
toxic exposures, to direct the Secretary to include certain information
in the electronic health records of veterans, and for other purposes.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr5680ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr5680ih.pdf

Mayor Compton Pataskala,Ohio

Great idea and I will follow thru. Let's keep in touch.

Mayor Brad McCloud Reynoldsburg, Ohio

I will be honored to be among the first mayors to issue such a proclamation.

 Thank you.  My office will be in touch with you.

 Brad McCloud, Mayor

Mayor Rebecca Stinchcomb Gahanna, Ohio

Would you like one that reads Prostate Cancer awareness Day in Gahanna on October 11th? I'd be happy to provide one. Do you wish it mailed or would you like to pick it up?

We could possibly light up city hall next September, but we would need to talk about that a month or two ahead of time. Does your organization provide the lights? We haven't installed such lights to do this regularly, I'm afraid.

I am copying our Public Information Manager Niel Jurist, and administrative assistant Shelly Penn on this email. They assist me with this type of request.

Shelly- can you prepare the proclamation for me? Thanks.

Linda, years ago I recorded a PSA on the radio to support Prostate Cancer Awareness.. I still hear it broadcast every once in awhile!

Becky Stinchcomb

Letter to Mayor's

Dear Mayor

My name is Linda and I am the wife & caregiver of a Prostate Cancer Survivor of 5 years now, and the mom of 4 sons. When we were told the devastating news that my husband has an aggressive form of this horrible disease, we were both stunned, shocked and horrified. Even 5 years later I am still shocked, stunned and horrified that prostate cancer does not get the same support in September for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month as October does for Breast Cancer. Which it is my mission to change it in Ohio I can not do this alone that is why I am contacting all the Mayor's of Ohio for your help! For my family every month is Prostate Cancer Awareness month 24/7 365.

Last year I contacted Governor Kasich's office to inquire about a Resolution for September in Ohio. Sadly there was not one, but I asked what was need to have one written and signed. We need the text to put into the Resolution. Not a problem I contacted the person need to gather the text and sent it to the Governor's office. I am happy to say that as of September 1, 2014 in the state of Ohio the first Resolution was written and signed for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by Governor John R. Kasich. It is time now for the cities to get involved and write and sign a Proclamation for the Prostate Cancer Community to help raise awareness for the moth of September. I grew up in the town of Whitehall, Ohio and so with the Resolution in hand I went to Mayor Maggard's office and again asked what I needed to have a a city Proclamation signed. We just need a copy of the Resolution.

Whitehall, Ohio is the first city in Ohio to sign a Proclamation and now it is time for the other cities to get involved and support Prostate Cancer Awareness in September. I know that September is over but my challenge to you is by next September your city will also support me in raising awareness.

I would love to see your City Hall illuminated BLUE in September even for one day is a start or even the whole month would show the families of prostate cancer that We are not alone in the fight to raise awareness.

Sincerely,

Linda H

Whitehall, Ohio 2014

Thank you Mayor Kim Maggard! For the Proclamation in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness in the City of Whitehall, Ohio! Also Thank you to my Mom Rose Dickey for your help raising awareness to prostate cancer.
1 Resolution from the Governor and 1 Mayor Proclamation that I have worked on getting this year!

Petey's 10TV Commit To Be Fit Healthy Hike card

We just started the 10TV Commit To Be Fit Healthy Hike September 21, 2014 so we only have two done so far. But we can go on the hikes by ourselves we just need to have one of the Rangers sign off on the card. 

The ones we need to complete the Healthy Hikes are

Blacklick Woods Metro Park
http://www.metroparks.net/ParksBlacklickWoods.aspx

Inniswood Metro Garden
http://www.metroparks.net/ParksInniswood.aspx

Slate Run Metro Park
http://www.metroparks.net/ParksSlateRun.aspx

Scioto Audubon Metro Park
http://www.metroparks.net/ParksSciotoAudubon.aspx

Upcoming Healthy Hies are

October 5, 1pm

Sharon Woods Metro Park

6911 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus

http://www.metroparks.net/ParksSharonWoods.aspx

On this one is Ray's 5 year Cancerversary! 

October 12, 1pm

Battelle Darby Metro Park 

1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway

http://www.metroparks.net/ParksBattelleDarbyCreek.aspx

October 19, 1pm

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

8445 Winchester Road NW, Carroll

http://www.metroparks.net/ParksChestnutRidge.aspx

October 26, 1pm

Highbanks Metro Park

9466 US 23 N, Lewis Center

http://www.metroparks.net/ParksHighbanks.aspx

10TV Commit To Be Fit Healthy Hike

Yesterday was our 31st Anniversary and also the 10TV Commit To Be Fit Healthy Hike at Blendon Woods Metro Park. As we were walking people seen me taking pictures with Petey and would stop and ask why? Some knew what Petey stood for and then they would talk about their Journey's with prostate cancer.  It is so nice to hear men and families not being so afraid to talk about prostate cancer. 
http://www.metroparks.net/parksblendonwoods.aspx

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Columbus

Lace up your sneakers and join the Central Ohio Urology Group in the fourth ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Columbus. This family friendly event features tech shirts, tasty treats and refreshments. It will be held at Creekside Plaza 115 Mill Street, Gahanna on Saturday October 11, 2014 at 9:00 am! It is a 5K Run/Walk and also a Superhero Kids Dash for Dad 1 mile Walk for prostate cancer. There will also be a Silent Auction which some of the items to be auctioned off so far are

1. Ahtyba Rubin Cleveland Browns #71 autographed football
2. Carlos Santana from the Cleveland Indians autographed 8x10
3. Great Harvest Gift Basket 
4. Trader Joe's Gift Bag
5. Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin 22 oz
6. Yankee Candle Silver Birch 22 oz 

First Watch has graciously donated Kids Meal cards for all the Superhero Kids Dash for Dad participants!

Petey's new job!!

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

Petey was delivered to his new owner and he is loved! It is so nice to hear that Petey brings so much joy to others.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

I contacted Governor Kasich's office last year as Ohio did not have anything for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I got the text that they needed to do one. So this year I am happy to say that I was able to get this accomplished and glad to see it listed with all the other Resolutions!

It can be found here...

http://www.governor.ohio.gov/MediaRoom/Resolutions.aspx

Commit To Be Fit Healthy Hike Three Creeks Metro Park

Today Petey did his first Commit To Be Fit Healthy Hike at Three Creeks Metro Park.

http://www.metroparks.net/ParksThreeCreeks.aspx

This is where all 3 creeks meet.

Petey looking out at the scenery! Just wait until the leaves statt changing colors.

Senate 2813 National Prostate Cancer Council

Time for you to write, call or personally visit your Senators. Ask them to co-sponsor Senate 2813 - A bill to establish the National Prostate Cancer Council for improved screening, early detection, assessment, and monitoring of prostate cancer, and to direct the development and implementation of a national strategic plan to expedite advancement of diagnostic tools and the transfer of such tools to patients.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Last year I asked the Governor's office if Ohio had a Resolution for Prostate Cancer Awareness month.  Answer No but if you get the text we need it can be done. So with fire under my feet I go the needed text. So I am excited to see this what I got accomplished and signed for Ohio!

The first one signed September 2014!

Meet Petey's pony!

Petey got a pony for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! 

He has not named her yet.

Packed and ready for DC!

Petey is packed and ready for his road trip to Washington,DC for a few days. Mom has a Leadership Conference on Monday and meetings with Legislative Assistants at Senator Brown, Senator Portman and with Congresswoman Beatty on September 16th.

ZERO Prostate Cancer - Our Superheroes are Courageous

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk

Kids Superhero Dash for Dad
October 11, 2014      9:00 am
Creekside Plaza
115 Mill Street Gahanna, OH 43230

An exciting new addition to our run/walk is the Kids Superhero Dash for Dad. Kids ages 9 and under are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero on race day to remind their heroes – Dad, Grandpa and other male role models – to take charge of their health! The kids will participate in a short dash on race day and receive superhero capes.

www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/columbus

Lobster dinner

Petey is enjoying his lobster dinner for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. He has already had his PSA! How about you guys?

Leadership Conference

Soon Petey will be off to Washington D.C. I have a Leadership Conference on Monday September 14th. And Petey will be spreading the word about Prostate Cancer like he always does.

Loves the support

Petey loves the support he gets from Representative Bishoff!