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Clint and Craig 4 MelanomaWA

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    • March 2, 2014 at 8:40 am
    Lisa – Aust
    Participant

      Hi All, 

      Bit of a good news story. Hubby Craig and his mate Clint are doing the Busselton Ironman here in WA in December this year. Craig is currently doing very well on PD1 and Clint (Heal – some of you may know him) founded MelanomaWA here in Perth. Clint is also a stage 4 battler who has been clear for a year or so – previously having had around 35 odd growths surgically removed. Not sure yet whether they are crazy – but they are both certainly very inspiring with the way they have gone about their journey's so far – and this wont be any different. For those who dont know – an Ironman is 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and finishing off with a 42 km run (yes, all in the same day….hopefully!). So this is going to test their strength and endurance on many levels – but I have no doubt they will blitz it.

      They featured on our local news (Channel 7) last night and we have also set up a facebook page if any of you on FB would like to join to follow the boys on their journey!

      Its called:

      Clint and Craig 4 MelanomaWA

      Check it out and 'like' or 'share' if you want. The boys want to put a really big emphasis on raising awareness and the profile of Melanoma.

      Thanks!

      Lisa 🙂

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        • March 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

          Thanks for sharing Lisa – very inspiring. My brother did an Ironman a few years ago & I know how much goes into the training. I will definitely follow their journey on fb.

          Go Clint & Craig!!!!

          • March 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm
          Jahendry12
          Participant

            Thanks for sharing Lisa – very inspiring. My brother did an Ironman a few years ago & I know how much goes into the training. I will definitely follow their journey on fb.

            Go Clint & Craig!!!!

              • March 3, 2014 at 4:08 am
              Lisa – Aust
              Participant

                Thanks! It is quite insane to think about what the body and mind can endure! Well done to your brother.

                Thanks again for the support 

                Lisa

                • March 3, 2014 at 4:08 am
                Lisa – Aust
                Participant

                  Thanks! It is quite insane to think about what the body and mind can endure! Well done to your brother.

                  Thanks again for the support 

                  Lisa

                  • March 3, 2014 at 4:08 am
                  Lisa – Aust
                  Participant

                    Thanks! It is quite insane to think about what the body and mind can endure! Well done to your brother.

                    Thanks again for the support 

                    Lisa

                  • March 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm
                  Jahendry12
                  Participant

                    Thanks for sharing Lisa – very inspiring. My brother did an Ironman a few years ago & I know how much goes into the training. I will definitely follow their journey on fb.

                    Go Clint & Craig!!!!

                    • March 2, 2014 at 4:44 pm
                    buffcody
                    Participant

                      This is utterly amazing and amazingly insprting.  The Ironman is a feat at any age but I am interested in how many years these guys have under their belt.  And Stage IV melanoma?  That I share with them but not their courage.  Im proud to have them in my fraternity though and will follow them on their website.

                       

                       

                        • March 3, 2014 at 4:28 am
                        Lisa – Aust
                        Participant

                          Hi!

                          The boys are in their early 30s! Craig has a couple more years on Clint. (32 and 30)

                          Both boys have been dealing with Melanoma for around 7-8 years. Clint has had approx 35 secondaries cut out (combo of superficial and internal) and has managed well with surgery. Craig progressed to stage 4 in Dec 2010 (after being stage 3 since Aug 2007). He did really well on BRAF inhibitor (complete response) until progressing again in Aug 2013 at which point he started Merck PD1 trial – which again he is having a fantastic response to. His 2nd scan (2 weeks ago) showed further reduction on the initial 80% seen after the first scan.

                          They have both adopted a healthy lifestyle approach – nothing extreme – just looking after themselves (regular juicing/mostly good diet, exercise and stress management).

                          In 2010, Clint was named WA Young Australian of the Year for all of the amazing work he has done for the promotion of awareness and support for Melanoma in Western Australia – he is a very inspiring young person. 

                          Thank you so much for your support – please feel free to share with your friendship circles and beyond. 

                          Lisa 

                          • March 3, 2014 at 4:28 am
                          Lisa – Aust
                          Participant

                            Hi!

                            The boys are in their early 30s! Craig has a couple more years on Clint. (32 and 30)

                            Both boys have been dealing with Melanoma for around 7-8 years. Clint has had approx 35 secondaries cut out (combo of superficial and internal) and has managed well with surgery. Craig progressed to stage 4 in Dec 2010 (after being stage 3 since Aug 2007). He did really well on BRAF inhibitor (complete response) until progressing again in Aug 2013 at which point he started Merck PD1 trial – which again he is having a fantastic response to. His 2nd scan (2 weeks ago) showed further reduction on the initial 80% seen after the first scan.

                            They have both adopted a healthy lifestyle approach – nothing extreme – just looking after themselves (regular juicing/mostly good diet, exercise and stress management).

                            In 2010, Clint was named WA Young Australian of the Year for all of the amazing work he has done for the promotion of awareness and support for Melanoma in Western Australia – he is a very inspiring young person. 

                            Thank you so much for your support – please feel free to share with your friendship circles and beyond. 

                            Lisa 

                            • March 3, 2014 at 4:28 am
                            Lisa – Aust
                            Participant

                              Hi!

                              The boys are in their early 30s! Craig has a couple more years on Clint. (32 and 30)

                              Both boys have been dealing with Melanoma for around 7-8 years. Clint has had approx 35 secondaries cut out (combo of superficial and internal) and has managed well with surgery. Craig progressed to stage 4 in Dec 2010 (after being stage 3 since Aug 2007). He did really well on BRAF inhibitor (complete response) until progressing again in Aug 2013 at which point he started Merck PD1 trial – which again he is having a fantastic response to. His 2nd scan (2 weeks ago) showed further reduction on the initial 80% seen after the first scan.

                              They have both adopted a healthy lifestyle approach – nothing extreme – just looking after themselves (regular juicing/mostly good diet, exercise and stress management).

                              In 2010, Clint was named WA Young Australian of the Year for all of the amazing work he has done for the promotion of awareness and support for Melanoma in Western Australia – he is a very inspiring young person. 

                              Thank you so much for your support – please feel free to share with your friendship circles and beyond. 

                              Lisa 

                            • March 2, 2014 at 4:44 pm
                            buffcody
                            Participant

                              This is utterly amazing and amazingly insprting.  The Ironman is a feat at any age but I am interested in how many years these guys have under their belt.  And Stage IV melanoma?  That I share with them but not their courage.  Im proud to have them in my fraternity though and will follow them on their website.

                               

                               

                              • March 2, 2014 at 4:44 pm
                              buffcody
                              Participant

                                This is utterly amazing and amazingly insprting.  The Ironman is a feat at any age but I am interested in how many years these guys have under their belt.  And Stage IV melanoma?  That I share with them but not their courage.  Im proud to have them in my fraternity though and will follow them on their website.

                                 

                                 

                                • March 4, 2014 at 1:53 am
                                Bubbles
                                Participant

                                  Hey Lisa,

                                  I think what they are doing is more than awesome!! I was going to ask you if I could put the story on my blog…but I can't find a link that works….  May I?  And, any other link I could try?  C

                                  • March 4, 2014 at 1:53 am
                                  Bubbles
                                  Participant

                                    Hey Lisa,

                                    I think what they are doing is more than awesome!! I was going to ask you if I could put the story on my blog…but I can't find a link that works….  May I?  And, any other link I could try?  C

                                      • March 4, 2014 at 1:36 pm
                                      Lisa – Aust
                                      Participant

                                        Hi Celeste,

                                        Did you mean the story about the boys doing the Ironman?

                                        There is a little blurb about their journey so far and the reason behind doing the Ironman. This can be found at their fundraising page – the link is below. Feel free to post the link to that – not necessarily for donations, but for the story if you like. Otherwise you can use what I wrote above. 

                                        Here is the link…

                                        https://give.everydayhero.com/au/ClintandCraig4MelanomaWA

                                        Did you try and post the url from the FB page? I tried to put it here for you, but I think because I am the admin, I may accidentaly send you the admin page!? If you search FB for it and copy and paste the url – that should work? Otherwise, if on facey, people can just search for:

                                        Craig and Clint 4 MelanomaWA

                                        We are still waiting for the link to the TV coverage – will post it on the fb page when we get it.

                                        Hope you have some options there!

                                        Thanks so much for wanting to share their story!

                                        xx

                                        • March 4, 2014 at 1:36 pm
                                        Lisa – Aust
                                        Participant

                                          Hi Celeste,

                                          Did you mean the story about the boys doing the Ironman?

                                          There is a little blurb about their journey so far and the reason behind doing the Ironman. This can be found at their fundraising page – the link is below. Feel free to post the link to that – not necessarily for donations, but for the story if you like. Otherwise you can use what I wrote above. 

                                          Here is the link…

                                          https://give.everydayhero.com/au/ClintandCraig4MelanomaWA

                                          Did you try and post the url from the FB page? I tried to put it here for you, but I think because I am the admin, I may accidentaly send you the admin page!? If you search FB for it and copy and paste the url – that should work? Otherwise, if on facey, people can just search for:

                                          Craig and Clint 4 MelanomaWA

                                          We are still waiting for the link to the TV coverage – will post it on the fb page when we get it.

                                          Hope you have some options there!

                                          Thanks so much for wanting to share their story!

                                          xx

                                          • March 4, 2014 at 1:36 pm
                                          Lisa – Aust
                                          Participant

                                            Hi Celeste,

                                            Did you mean the story about the boys doing the Ironman?

                                            There is a little blurb about their journey so far and the reason behind doing the Ironman. This can be found at their fundraising page – the link is below. Feel free to post the link to that – not necessarily for donations, but for the story if you like. Otherwise you can use what I wrote above. 

                                            Here is the link…

                                            https://give.everydayhero.com/au/ClintandCraig4MelanomaWA

                                            Did you try and post the url from the FB page? I tried to put it here for you, but I think because I am the admin, I may accidentaly send you the admin page!? If you search FB for it and copy and paste the url – that should work? Otherwise, if on facey, people can just search for:

                                            Craig and Clint 4 MelanomaWA

                                            We are still waiting for the link to the TV coverage – will post it on the fb page when we get it.

                                            Hope you have some options there!

                                            Thanks so much for wanting to share their story!

                                            xx

                                          • March 4, 2014 at 1:53 am
                                          Bubbles
                                          Participant

                                            Hey Lisa,

                                            I think what they are doing is more than awesome!! I was going to ask you if I could put the story on my blog…but I can't find a link that works….  May I?  And, any other link I could try?  C

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