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TWIN CITIES, 2016
T E A M
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join up. team up.
Honorary Race Chair:
Dr. Shaji Kumar,
Mayo Clinic
Attendees: ...........................................1,135
Funds Raised: ..............................$216,000
Top Team:
Sher’s Fab Fighters ........................$28,688
Top Individual:
Kathy Long ........................................$2,030
Caregiver Award:
Nikki Vanmeveren
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Spirit of Hope Honoree:
Ken Port from Team Ken
K
en Port was diagnosed with myeloma
in September, 2013. In January the
following year, he had one of “those”
conversations with his oncologist — he
was out of treatment options, and he
should get his affair s in order. However,
Ken had a very resourceful spouse, Paula.
She wouldn’t accept that answer and
started doing research on the MMRF
website. Shortly thereafter, Ken began
treatment again. After three months, he
was eligible for a stem cell transplant,
which he underwent in June 2014. The
stem cell transplant and maintenance
therapy gave Ken two full years with
minimal residual disease. In June 2016,
Ken relapsed and as a result has started
on a new treatment plan. Through it
all, Ken has seen that there are some
pretty special people in his life, in
particular, his wife Paula and his sister
Terri. To Ken, this award demonstrates
recognition of his survival — and the
amazing support he has received
from his team — by the MMRF.
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