My Story…
Hello - My wife, Christa, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October 2022 and has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since November. Her prognosis remains good and she will be receiving chemo until May. The lessons we have learned throughout this journey are: 1) People are good - family, friends, co-workers, and even strangers, have all been so helpful; 2) Cancer can happen to anyone; 3) Life can turn on a dime; and 4) Without research, she would be in a very different predicament. In 1950, people diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma had a 90% FATALITY rate and, now, people diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma have a 90%+ SURVIVAL rate.
This adversity has changed our lives, mine, Christa's and our three daughter's- Alaina, Ava, and Ainsley, for the better. As part of paying it forward, we are trying to raise money to continue to fund cancer research at Hillman. Help us crush cancer by donating (select donation amount above) or riding on May 20th with us for the first annual Rush to Crush Cancer biking event (by selecting join team on this page). Thank you.~ Dave Smith
Donate to help Dave raise money for 2023 Rush to Crush Cancer’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Anonymous | $53.55 |
| Mar 31 | The Cosentino Family | $264.55 |
| Mar 12 | Dave and Linda Fairley | $106.30 |
| Mar 12 | Kilgallen Family | $264.55 |
| Mar 05 | Heart & Soul | $106.30 |
| Mar 04 | Karen Fagan | $106.30 |
| Mar 03 | Lisa and Mia Leonardo | $21.90 |
| Mar 03 | Mary Ann Leonardo Brennan | $53.55 |
| Mar 03 | Ginny Dobos | $53.55 |
| Mar 03 | Anonymous | $106.30 |