Pete, I liked coming in Red Lantern. No one ever say I finished because I ran the race with another musher :) And I received the 2nd largest trophy given in the race, the winner gets a bigger one.
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Pete, I liked coming in Red Lantern. No one ever say I finished because I ran the race with another musher :) And I received the 2nd largest trophy given in the race, the winner gets a bigger one.
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All is quite on the Weggie Front. Had my checks a few days ago and all is quite :) This is great news as I am moving to Alaska and the doctors there are not as . . . so I will be flying back and...
Hi Tom, Make sure to come by my team for a photo and a hug. That is if you are into that stuff :smile1:
Hi drz. Maybe the files are too large. I will replace later when my computer is done with its back-up. Did you watch the film trailer?
Wow! I can't believe it has been almost 3 years since my last post - but I have been busy working to raise rare disease awareness on a larger scale!
Quick update: I finished the 1000-mile Alaskan...
Hi Everyone!!! I have been off the grid for a while and just logged in - to my surprise I found out you were following my journey :rolleyes1:
Thank you for the words of support! And guess what!?!...
Well, went to WG doctor and all is quite :) So I am off to start this season's training. I leave for Alaska on Oct 1st. Let the craziness begin, again! I won't be posting much here but you can follow...
Hi Everyone! Wow, how times flies! My medication change went well and I had eye surgery to correct some of WG the damage done to my good eye, so - Guess what? I have signed up to run the 2014...
Barbara - Great to hear!
I have not posted for a while off-the-grid in Alaska. I ran 630 miles of the 1000-mile Alaksan Iditarod Sled Dog Race - I would have gone further BUT I broke my pelvis 20...
The VASCULITIS: Racing for Life t-shirts are in and they look great! Daggar made the graphic :thumbsup:
You can get one (and other stuff) by supporting the production of the rare disease awareness...
Thanks!
Please send the fund-raising link to everyone you think might help. So far, I am paying for everything with loans because I beleive this will finally get the word out!
Thanks everyone! Working really hard to get this done!
Please send the fund-raising link to everyone you think might help. So far, I am paying for everything with loans because I beleive this will...
Hi Everyone!
I have not been on the board recently because I have been busy with the production of this film.
Here is a link to the trailer Racing for Life -- Indiegogo
Take Care,
Cindy
Long time, no post!
I have been busy getting my documentary film into production.
Here is the film trailer Racing for Life -- Indiegogo
Racing season is around the corner - love those dogs!
As for the studies. I have not looked at the number of dogs included as subjects and they are now dated. Like I said the GI issue has been resolved and new insight has lead to changes in how mushers...
Hi. I know about this. A few years ago someone high up in PETA went to the Iditarod and came back to report this is not happening. I have seen nothing but excellent loving care of the dogs. Mushers...
The 2012 Vasculitis Awareness t-shirt is white. :ohmy: Well, I put it on and headed out to my team. Paw prints will make it even more special!
This is my love-bug Raven. He ran in three of the four...
Wow! She is amazing! I cannot rock climb because of the joint pain in my left foot :( Now the only climbing I can do is with a stiff-soled boot.
Hi vdub. Yes, I completed the most difficult 300-mile race: The Yukon Quest 300. It took me just under 3.5 days - very difficult race but it was amazing! My plan is to run several races in Dec and...
I just return from Alaska. Went up to see my "pups" and raise more awareness.
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Extreme dream Cindy Abbott trains for Iditarod to raise awareness of rare disease
Thanks Al :biggrin1:
Hi Everyone.
Today is the first day of Vasculitis Awareness Month and the Vasculitis Foundation is asking people to help spread the word. So I will be giving by "My Journey" presentation...
Thanks for the info vdub. I had no idea.
I was checking his race standing and then I saw he scratched :(
Maybe he will run again next year and both of us can carry the NORD Banner across the...
Hey Al - thanks for the help with dog food. They get only the best. And I hope you enjoy the book!
Palmyra, maybe you can come to the Iditarod start next year :)
Thanks! Al, yes he was :) Palmyra, I am back in California working. I want to get back to Alaska for one more race but time and money are limiting factors :(
This year's Iditarod starts tomorrow...