In Memory of...

The Tackle Myeloma family recently lost two very special people. Kenneth Talley and his company, Porter Lighting, was a TMF supporter from day one. His grandson is on Big Eli's Wildcat football team and he would never fail to mention how much it meant to him to see grandson happy. In April of 2008 we were informed that Mr. Talley had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The irony of that just blew us away. Here was a man who gave to our cause because of Elijah's diagnosis with myeloma, only to find himself diagnosed with the same disease a couple of years later. Mr. Talley will be missed.

We also recently lost Dillion Wolford. As many of you may remember Dillion was the young cancer patient that was a huge Dalllas Stars fan. His parents wanted to do something special for him so Elijah and Trevor Daley (one of Dillion's favorite Stars players) visited him at hospital. We were later told by one of Dillion's doctors that that day was one of the first times he didn't feel any pain. Elijah ran in to Dillon during a hospital visit not too long after this picture was taken. He kept talking about how strong Dillion must be and how impressed he was with his desire to keep fighting.

Please keep the Wolford family and the Talley family in your prayers.

WHEW!

The dust has settled, our hard work has paid off. This year's event nearly doubled the amount we raised last year! The Tackle Myeloma Foundation has truly been blessed by having wonderful supporters who share our vision. But of course, no rest for the weary. We are forging ahead with big and exciting plans for Tackle Myeloma that will allow us to do more for raising awareness about myeloma while also helping the littlest cancer patients. The progress will take time so be on the look out for small changes here and there until the big reveal.

In the meantime, Eli is back on the job, coaching his little Wildcats team (they are 1-0) and working with the hospital social workers to get funds to families in need of help (keep in mind that I haven't even touched on his husband and daddy duties). I look at him and wonder how does he manage to do it all while still working out almost daily and having to be mindful of his own health. I can't lie, sometimes I worry about his stress level, but he obviously likes to GO. He likes to golf too, so I'm sure a much needed recharger trip is being planned as I type.

Thank you again to all of those who attended our golf tournamnt and those who wanted to, but couldn't. Information about our 2009 Celebrity Poker Tournament (March 1, 2009) & Celebrity Golf Tournament (September 8, 2009) will be made available shortly.

Thank you again for your prayers and support! Enjoy the slideshow below, if you're at work turn down the volume.

Kimberly

compliments of David Podwika