Adam's IM's to Raise $$ for Cancer
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Hi, My Name is Adam McCarthy and I intend on racing Ironman Triathlon to raise awareness for Testicular Cancer to which I am a survivor of.
I am also going to raise funds to go into the research for this.
Here is my story:
2 years ago during my preparation into my first Ironman I had increasing pain in my groin and just put it down to spending so much more time on a bike than my body was used to. In the weeks following the race the pain increased and I knew something was not right. After an uncomfortable chat with my doctor and a physical examination he told me I had nothing to worry about – he thought the bike was more than likely causing the pain, but I knew there was more to it and insisted on more tests.
He gave in stating “They will come back clear but I’ll send you for an ultra sound”.
And sure enough after a few tests I was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Luckily for me a combination of surgery, time consuming recovery and amazing support from family and friends means I am now back to full health, fit and well.
Just recently my wife [Keily] has had increasing stomach pain and again after seeking medical advice has been diagnosed with a ‘borderline ovarian tumour’ 12.5cm x 14cm x 17cm and will need to have it remove. Keily is currently in a lot of pain and is due for surgery next week.
As odd as this sounds Keily and I are two of the fortunate ones who through early detection and diagnosis we are able to be treated and are here to tell our story and encourage others to do the same.
You could say that training for an Ironman enables you to be very in touch with and aware of your body. With that knowledge I knew even against doctor’s opinion that something wasn't right. There could have been a very different ending to my situation. I believe you can say that Ironman saved my life.
In order to give back to this sport and in honour of the respect I have for Ironman and all it has done for me I propose to complete the Grand Slam of Ironman across Australia and New Zealand.
I will start in New Zealand 2016 move on to Port Macquarie, Cairns, Busselton, back to New Zealand and finish in Melbourne 2017. I will use this to promote early detection and diagnosis so that many others like me will have a healthy future and their own story to tell.
To do this will require a heap of time, effort, commitment and money. Three of these I will be more than happy and capable of undertaking but with the financial side of things I will need a helping hand.
Your support is requested to help promote these issues as well as continue to increase the institution of Ironman as well as great exposure for your brand.
In addition to raising awareness of the importance in early detection I am also raising money for ANZUP - Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group.
ANZUP [established in 2008] is a not-for-profit organisation and their mission is to conduct clinical trial research to improve treatments of bladder, kidney, testicular and prostate cancers.
While their infrastructure is Government funded via Cancer Australia each clinical trial needs its own funding stream. They rely heavily on donations as they are continually applying for grants from various sources which can take several years and even then might not be successful.
For commercial funding your branding can be printed on race kits with a strategy of continual publicity and marketing via social media, networking and of course exposure with each race.
Your assistance in any way shape or form would be greatly appreciated. This will be a long and emotional but very rewarding journey and would love you to be part of it.
See you out there.
Adam McCarthy.
I am also going to raise funds to go into the research for this.
Here is my story:
2 years ago during my preparation into my first Ironman I had increasing pain in my groin and just put it down to spending so much more time on a bike than my body was used to. In the weeks following the race the pain increased and I knew something was not right. After an uncomfortable chat with my doctor and a physical examination he told me I had nothing to worry about – he thought the bike was more than likely causing the pain, but I knew there was more to it and insisted on more tests.
He gave in stating “They will come back clear but I’ll send you for an ultra sound”.
And sure enough after a few tests I was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Luckily for me a combination of surgery, time consuming recovery and amazing support from family and friends means I am now back to full health, fit and well.
Just recently my wife [Keily] has had increasing stomach pain and again after seeking medical advice has been diagnosed with a ‘borderline ovarian tumour’ 12.5cm x 14cm x 17cm and will need to have it remove. Keily is currently in a lot of pain and is due for surgery next week.
As odd as this sounds Keily and I are two of the fortunate ones who through early detection and diagnosis we are able to be treated and are here to tell our story and encourage others to do the same.
You could say that training for an Ironman enables you to be very in touch with and aware of your body. With that knowledge I knew even against doctor’s opinion that something wasn't right. There could have been a very different ending to my situation. I believe you can say that Ironman saved my life.
In order to give back to this sport and in honour of the respect I have for Ironman and all it has done for me I propose to complete the Grand Slam of Ironman across Australia and New Zealand.
I will start in New Zealand 2016 move on to Port Macquarie, Cairns, Busselton, back to New Zealand and finish in Melbourne 2017. I will use this to promote early detection and diagnosis so that many others like me will have a healthy future and their own story to tell.
To do this will require a heap of time, effort, commitment and money. Three of these I will be more than happy and capable of undertaking but with the financial side of things I will need a helping hand.
Your support is requested to help promote these issues as well as continue to increase the institution of Ironman as well as great exposure for your brand.
In addition to raising awareness of the importance in early detection I am also raising money for ANZUP - Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group.
ANZUP [established in 2008] is a not-for-profit organisation and their mission is to conduct clinical trial research to improve treatments of bladder, kidney, testicular and prostate cancers.
While their infrastructure is Government funded via Cancer Australia each clinical trial needs its own funding stream. They rely heavily on donations as they are continually applying for grants from various sources which can take several years and even then might not be successful.
For commercial funding your branding can be printed on race kits with a strategy of continual publicity and marketing via social media, networking and of course exposure with each race.
Your assistance in any way shape or form would be greatly appreciated. This will be a long and emotional but very rewarding journey and would love you to be part of it.
See you out there.
Adam McCarthy.
Organizer
Xavier Coppock
Organizer
Cocoroc, VIC