Dad celebrating his final chemo treatment. He did it!
In August 2020, cancer hit very close to home. My father, one of the toughest guys I know, was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. My mind exploded. This was just too close for comfort.
In the months that followed, he went through radiation, chemo, surgery and more chemo. We prayed and followed doctors order and he pushed through like a true champion.
Now, here we are two and a half years later and he is doing wonderful! His life changed a bit, but he adjusted. Our life changed a bit, but we adjusted.
In honor of my dad, Rick Kostrzewa, I’m taking on a challenge, for the 3rd year in a row - a challenge to push myself beyond my limits in order to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Indoor cycling is tough. But you know who is tougher? My dad and others who are fighting. So, I am doing this for them.
Please help me raise critically needed funds to support the thousands of patients who turn to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center for hope each year. Your donation provides funding that researchers need in order to investigate new treatment options that could save lives in our community and around the world. For every dollar donated, Roswell Park can leverage an additional $13 in new grant funding!
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