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Zag

Oct 5, 08 11:43

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Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. Can't Post
Hey guys,

This may be a little off-topic, but triathlon has always been really good about reaching out so I'm asking for a little support. There's a family of triathletes from Michigan that could use a little encouragement from us. The father, Michael Vinecki was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of prostate cancer on his 40th birthday in May. He's had 6 surgeries since and 1 round of chemo. His 9-year old daughter has been racing to support him and they're a little isolated right now and Michael isn't doing very well. If you can (and I did say this may be off topic), please drop them a note as a comment at the video link below. They read the comments every night and it's a way for them to stay connected at a difficult time. Thanks for the bandwidth, tried to keep it brief.

Winter Vinecki story
http://www.vimeo.com/1853805

Thanks,

Zag


h2ofun

Oct 5, 08 13:16

Post #2 of 7 (206 views)
Re: Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. [Zag] [In reply to] Can't Post
Wow, thanks for posting. Strong stuff. I just got a note on a friend a few weeks ago who died from prostate cancer. I assumed this was something easy to cure, but clearly I was wrong.

That is why all the battles we have on ST about PC's or drafting or whatever is stupid. Live is so short. Family is all that really is important!!

Dave

MyAthlete.biz GPS
Bringing families into your racing


Tom Demerly

Oct 5, 08 13:23

Post #3 of 7 (203 views)
Re: Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. [Zag] [In reply to] Can't Post
That is both impressive and inspirational.



http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/
(NOTE: This poster owns a retail business selling triathlon related products).


Zag

Oct 5, 08 15:49

Post #4 of 7 (163 views)
Re: Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. [h2ofun] [In reply to] Can't Post
Dave,

I'm sorry about your friend, that's part of the challenge..."old man's disease." When we were in Orlando we met more than 40 families with a member diagnosed under 55 years old. It's just that men don't start talking about it until they're 70+....arrghhh. Thanks.

Scott


h2ofun

Oct 5, 08 16:07

Post #5 of 7 (151 views)
Re: Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. [Zag] [In reply to] Can't Post
My friend was like 54, so I have been getting some education since I am 51. I also had a friend around 40 who died from Colon Cancer. Bottom line is if we think something is not right, get to the doctor. I know mine tells me he would rather see me with nothing, than ....

Again, thanks for posting.

Dave

MyAthlete.biz GPS
Bringing families into your racing


Zag

Oct 5, 08 17:08

Post #6 of 7 (121 views)
Re: Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. [h2ofun] [In reply to] Can't Post
Did you see the other video? http://vimeo.com/1881463


Zag

Oct 6, 08 5:22

Post #7 of 7 (77 views)
Re: Winter Vinecki 9-year old racing for dad. [Tom Demerly] [In reply to] Can't Post
Tom,

Can you drop me your email address? I'd like to send you something off line...thanks.

Scott