Never Quit, Never!

Steve · 06-13-2012, 06:13 PM

As some of you know, my wife has gone thru a couple of battles with breast cancer; the first lump was discovered and removed in 07 and then more lumps were discovered in 2010 requiring more extensive surgery and healing. It was after this second surgery that Holly heard about the Never Quit 5K and Beach Festival. She set her sights on getting strong enough to participate in it last year for the first time and completed it in fine fashion. Earlier this year she developed some complications from the previous surgeries and had to go back in to correct these issues in late February. This didn't leave her much time to prepare for this years event, but dang it she didn't do it and do it well!

She is no longer able to run, but she can walk. This year, even though she was not at the same level of condition she was last year, she beat her personal goal of last years time! She came in 163rd in her class, but there were a LOT of people behind her. Seeing her a couple of years ago, even a couple of months ago, I wouldn't have believed she would be able to be where she is today. With what she has fought thru, she is definitely a hero to me and my daughter.

As I have said before, we have been given a life to live, not to just exist through. Events in our lives present some challenges (between the two of us, we have had 5 serious surgeries, 2 of which could have been life enders in the past 6 or so years), so we know how hard things can get, but we have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and know that our family and friends are there with us, cheering and rooting us along the entire time.

The star athlete and her awesome coach/cheering section/sponsor/lover/greatest fan

Starting down the beach

Crossing the finish line

The picture speaks for itself!

Receiving her pendant (I pretty sure I intimidated the presenting marine)

Kevin(n)tn · 06-13-2012, 06:18 PM

Awesome! Congrats!

Salvelinus · 06-13-2012, 06:20 PM

As a "healthy" person who wonders if I could finish a 5K I've got to say that this is awesome. Congrats to her, and well wishes for the future!

Ogre · 06-13-2012, 06:23 PM

You Go Girl!!!!

Mattso3000 · 06-13-2012, 06:30 PM

That's pretty freakin' cool. Congrats to her and all who walked/ ran!

kelmac07 · 06-13-2012, 06:34 PM

Way to go Holly!!

icehog3 · 06-13-2012, 07:10 PM

Nice job, Holly! Thanks for sharing, Steve.

longknocker · 06-13-2012, 07:19 PM

Congrats Holly & Steve!

emopunker2004 · 06-13-2012, 07:20 PM

Awesome Steve. Several of the guys that I work with went to that and did the individual thing and not the 5k

EricF · 06-13-2012, 07:23 PM

AWESOME!!! Just Awesome!!!

Remo · 06-13-2012, 07:28 PM

Very nice, congrats to her

CigarNut · 06-13-2012, 08:08 PM

Very cool Steve, Congrats to your wife!

hotreds · 06-13-2012, 08:14 PM

OUTSTANDING! God Bless you both!

MarkinAZ · 06-13-2012, 10:48 PM

Congratulations to you Holly. Do it again next year too

G G · 06-13-2012, 10:59 PM

Good deal, and congrat to yall.

gbum · 06-13-2012, 11:07 PM

way to go!
god bless!

CRIMPS · 06-14-2012, 12:20 AM

Very cool! It sounds like a great event for a great cause.

I have come to appreciate these events a lot more. My mother has been participating in the 3 Day walk for a number of years. My sister got involved and now my wife is getting involved.

Skywalker · 06-14-2012, 02:13 AM

area51 · 06-14-2012, 04:55 AM

Congrats to her.

jonumberone · 06-14-2012, 05:52 AM

Congrats to Holly!

06-13-2012, 06:13 PM	#1
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Never Quit, Never! As some of you know, my wife has gone thru a couple of battles with breast cancer; the first lump was discovered and removed in 07 and then more lumps were discovered in 2010 requiring more extensive surgery and healing. It was after this second surgery that Holly heard about the Never Quit 5K and Beach Festival. She set her sights on getting strong enough to participate in it last year for the first time and completed it in fine fashion. Earlier this year she developed some complications from the previous surgeries and had to go back in to correct these issues in late February. This didn't leave her much time to prepare for this years event, but dang it she didn't do it and do it well! She is no longer able to run, but she can walk. This year, even though she was not at the same level of condition she was last year, she beat her personal goal of last years time! She came in 163rd in her class, but there were a LOT of people behind her. Seeing her a couple of years ago, even a couple of months ago, I wouldn't have believed she would be able to be where she is today. With what she has fought thru, she is definitely a hero to me and my daughter. As I have said before, we have been given a life to live, not to just exist through. Events in our lives present some challenges (between the two of us, we have had 5 serious surgeries, 2 of which could have been life enders in the past 6 or so years), so we know how hard things can get, but we have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and know that our family and friends are there with us, cheering and rooting us along the entire time. The star athlete and her awesome coach/cheering section/sponsor/lover/greatest fan Starting down the beach Crossing the finish line The picture speaks for itself! Receiving her pendant (I pretty sure I intimidated the presenting marine) __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

06-13-2012, 06:18 PM	#2
Kevin(n)tn Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: Murfreesboro,Tn Posts: 106 Trading: (1)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Awesome! Congrats!

06-13-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Never Quit, Never! As a "healthy" person who wonders if I could finish a 5K I've got to say that this is awesome. Congrats to her, and well wishes for the future!

06-13-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
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06-13-2012, 06:30 PM	#5
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Never Quit, Never! That's pretty freakin' cool. Congrats to her and all who walked/ ran! __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

06-13-2012, 06:34 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Way to go Holly!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-13-2012, 07:10 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Nice job, Holly! Thanks for sharing, Steve. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-13-2012, 07:19 PM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Congrats Holly & Steve!

06-13-2012, 07:20 PM	#9
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Awesome Steve. Several of the guys that I work with went to that and did the individual thing and not the 5k __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

06-13-2012, 07:23 PM	#10
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Never Quit, Never! AWESOME!!! Just Awesome!!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

06-13-2012, 07:28 PM	#11
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Very nice, congrats to her __________________

06-13-2012, 08:08 PM	#12
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Very cool Steve, Congrats to your wife! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

06-13-2012, 08:14 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Never Quit, Never! OUTSTANDING! God Bless you both! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-13-2012, 10:48 PM	#14
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Congratulations to you Holly. Do it again next year too __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Good deal, and congrat to yall.

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06-14-2012, 12:20 AM	#17
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Never Quit, Never! Very cool! It sounds like a great event for a great cause. I have come to appreciate these events a lot more. My mother has been participating in the 3 Day walk for a number of years. My sister got involved and now my wife is getting involved. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

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