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Attn: Teamschmult.com members! We need a favor for our buddy, William…

Bahar Mallah — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:42:04 +0000

William

Hey everybody! Thank you for the awesome show of support these past couple months. I can’t tell you how much your emails, phone calls, and prayers meant to Nick (and to me). We’d like to ask you to send some good thoughts and prayers to Willam Klopper. William Nicholas (what a great middle name!) was diagnosed with DSRCT in April and is someone we would like to give a little FSR love. I just w

anted to reach out and ask you to help us support William the same way you supported Nick when he first started treatment and the way you continue to support him everyday. Please check out his page and sign their guest book so that he can get all of the good vibes that teamschmult.com has to offer!

Check out www.caringbridge.org/visit/williamklopper

Much Love.

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Iditarod:Support Iron Pearl Kennels & Neurofibromatosis

Nick Schmidt — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:51:06 +0000

Iron Pearl Kennels is the home of mushers, Jessica Hendricks and Thomas Lesatz whose goal is to one day win the Iditarod. Their 80+ race dogs range from 2 to 7 years old as well as yearlings and puppies. All of the dogs have been raised or trained by Jessica or Tom, making them competitors that they trust understand and count on for the 10-17 day race across over 1150 miles in Alaska.

Did you know the Iditarod’s entry fee is $4,500! In total the cost of the long race is about $10,000! Isn’t that crazy?! Well this year Thomas (Tom/Bones Mcgee) & Jessica are using this opportunity to help raise money for the race, PLUS raise money for Neurofibromatosis (NF) Inc. Neurofibromatos is a genetic disorder of the nervous system, causing tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time.

The Downers Grove, IL naive needs your help and support. There are multiple ways that you can participate:

1. Buy a Apparel with the Teamschmult.com logo on it. Buy Here.

2. Watch the Iditarod on March 6, 2010 at Robust Promotions 103 S. Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL. $20/person Bring you dog! (11:30am-?)

3. Sponsor Iron Pearl Kennel for more details check out http://ironpearlkennels.com/sponsorship-info/.

This year Teamschmult.com is sponsoring Jessica & Thomas. Teamschmult.com logo is on the back of the t shirts!! Sooo cool!

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HOUR OF POWER FUNDRAISER FOR THE TED MULLIN SARCOMA RESEARCH FUND

Nick Schmidt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:21:05 +0000

A few friends of mine John Lonergan, & Chris DeJong have developed a swim school called Big Blue Swim School & OLPH Sharks swim team in Glenview, IL.

Now, Big Blue Swim School is partnering with Make It Better, and two-time Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay to raise money for the Ted Mullin sarcoma research fund. On March 12, 2010, Peter will be swimming in the relay with all the OLPH Shark swimmers and will be signing autographs after the event.

Peter Vanderkaay, was a member of the world record-setting 800m free relay at the 2007 World Championships…has swam on the 800m free relay that has broken the American record each summer since 2004…gold medalist on the American record-breaking 800m free relay team at 2004 Olympic Games.Won silver in the 800m free relay and bronze in both the 800m and 1500m free at the 2003 World University Games.

How you can participate is sponsor a OLPH Shark swimmer and make a donation.

Find an OLPH Sharks swimmer by calling 847.864.0817 or email olphsharks@gmail.com. Then, send checks to:

777 Hinman Ave, Apt 21
Evanston, IL 60202

Checks made payable to:
University of Chicago

Memo:
Ted Mullin Fund

Make It Better will donate $5 to the Ted Mullin Fund for every free “Better Letter” subscription it receives.
Sign up here.

Donations will all go towards Sarcoma Research at the University of Chicago. Nick Schmidt is currently receiving treatment for Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumor sarcoma at the University of Chicago, so he will benefit from your donations.

Schedule of Events on March 12, 2010.

3:30 to 4pm	Background speech from Ted’s parent’s Rick and Mary
4 to 5pm	Hour of Power
5 to 5:45pm	Pizza party for Participants
5:45 to 7pm	Autograph signing with Peter Vanderkaay

Where:
The Playdium pool at 1766 Glenview Rd.

Background:

Ted Mullin

Ted Mullin was a Winnetka swimmer that passed away from sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that attacks young people, in September of 2006. Today sarcoma research is severely underfunded, but we can make a difference. Please read more Here.

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First Annual Reunion Celebration for Kellogg Cancer Care Centers

Bahar Mallah — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:47:07 +0000

Nick and Bahar at Reunion Celebration

On Sunday, October 4th, Nick and I were a part of the First Annual Reunion Celebration for Kellogg Cancer Care Centers at Wagner Farm in Glenview, Illinois. The afternoon was a ton of fun with awesome people , yummy snacks, and absolutely perfect weather! For a first time event, turnout was HUGE with nearly 600 Kellogg cancer survivors, staff and their families in attendance. We wandered around the beautiful grounds of Wagner Farm, took a ride in the back of a horse drawn carriage and dodged children as they ran around to get their faces painted, decorate pumpkins, or watch the cows get milked.

Nick and I ‘worked’ in the farmhouse, manning the giant piles of donated snacks and refreshments. That area of the event was being run by Beth, a very cool , young woman who is a survivor herself. Somehow, Beth put us in charge of handing out pumpkin shaped sugar cookies. The two sisters that donated all 400 cookies to the event, were also the ones who beautifully hand decorated, individually wrapped and delivered the cookies to us after baking them in their kitchen.

A traveling art exhibit honoring the journey of those whose lives have been affected by cancer, Oncology on Canvas, was on display in the farmhouse alongside patient educational materials provided by OSI and other oncology companies.

The whole scene was free to attendees, including the generous amounts of donated snacks and refreshments. All of the labor for the attractions, setup and clean up was run exclusively by volunteers and super enthusiastic local high school students. High Schools Against Cancer (HSAC), a club recently founded by Glenbrook South sophomore Hallie Herrmann to help raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society. Unlike Mean Girls or any of the the horrifying high school reality shows I can’t avoid being exposed to on TV, these kids were really genuine, impressive, and inspiring. The whole event was free to attendees and something awesome to be a part of. A special Thanks to Gail Ronkoske who coordinated the event and, in addition to always being great, forced us to take a ride on the horse drawn wagon. Also thanks to the folks on the Oncology Patient Advisory Board and our new friend Beth for letting us be a part of the celebration.

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Please join us at CHILL

Bahar Mallah — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:10:16 +0000

CHILL

Julie Catalano would LOVE for you to come to CHILL. Chill is an event managed by the Merchandise Mart that benefits Respiratory Health Association. Guests wander through the 26 LuxeHome showrooms, sample tasting portions from Chicago’s top restaurants and taste wines. You feel very fancy – trust me! This event has it all – great food, fabulous wine, high end home design fixtures and finishes (if you like that sort of thing), and 1,200 fun-loving people! Tickets are only $85 and can be purchased online at luxehome.com/chill or by calling Rebecca (312-628-0211). Julie is our friend and on the Host Committee so please indicate that she invited you when you purchase your tickets!

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Big Shoulders 2009 Chicago Results

Nick Schmidt — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:50:36 +0000

Big Shoulders Chicago was the first informal meet up of teamschmult.com members. Ten people came out to watch the sunrise at 8am and to support the four-team members that were doing the race. Josh Kercheval, Nick C., Allison, Nick Schmidt have been training their bodies for the long distance swim and cold water. 5k swim is about 3 miles and the 2.5k swim is 1.55 miles.

(Back Row (left to right): Ryan, Brooke, Josh Kercheval, April Hertenstein, John Hertenstein. Front row (left to right): Bethany, Nick Schmidt, Bahar, Nick C., Allison.)

The water was a perfect 73 degrees and calm. Allison, Nick. C., & Josh competed in the 5k swim. The swim was 2 laps around the course at the Ohio Street Beach in Chicago’s Lake Michigan. Nick Schmidt completed the 2.5k swim that is only 1 lap.

Everyone did an amazing job!!

Nick C (5k swim) placed;

11^th in his age group (25-29),

203^rd in the non-wetsuit division,

223rd in the overall combined non-wetsuit & wetsuit.

Allison (5k swim) placed:

19^th in her age group (25-29),

259th in the non-wetsuit division,

291st in the overall combined non-wetsuit & wetsuit.

Josh Kercheval (left) was 1^st in the 5k-award group with his end time of 59:32, but also placed;

1^st in his age group (25-29),

5^th in the non-wetsuit division,

5^th in the overall combined non-wetsuit & wetsuit.

Nick Schmidt (2.5k swim) placed:

1^st in his age group (30-34),

2^nd in the non-wetsuit division,

3^rd in the overall combined non-wetsuit & wetsuit.

It was so fun to swim with everyone and be a part of something bigger than ourselves. A lot of other team members and swimmers are thinking about joining next year!

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CowaLUNGa Ride Summary

Nick Schmidt — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:25:25 +0000

Well 3 teamschmult.com member did the CowaLUNGA Ride in Wisconsin in support of Respiratory Health & Lung Cancer. Bahar, Bethany, & Nick participated in riding up and down the hilly roads of Wisconsin.

Bethany road 80 miles for a total of 2 days. Bahar & Nick road 197 miles in 3 days. The event was very uplifting and fun. All the people involved with the event were extremely friendly.

The 1st night we stayed at cabins in Lake Geneva, IL. The 2nd night we stayed at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Overall it was a great experience, our legs are sore, but we are stronger than before and will continue to be!

Flickr Photos of the event: Click Here

It was a 1st experience of all of us. Either one of us have road our bikes that long before. It was also Bahar’s 1st experience in receiving a bee sting.

Just 4 day before the race Bahar experienced her 1st big crash on Lake Shore Drive with her new bike. She fell on her head and actually cracked her helmet. Later on we went to the hospital and found out that she had a mild concussion. She was still ok to ride the 197 miles. She is such a trooper!!

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SLU Cancer Center Billiken5K Run/Walk in St. Louis…

Eluchetti — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:56:25 +0000

RACING TO BEAT CANCER ONE STRIDE AT A TIME

It has been a long process, but it looks like all of the planning and hardwork is coming to fruition for the first ever SLU Cancer Center Billiken5K Run/Walk. Back in February a meeting was held with members of the Saint Louis University Cancer Center and Athletics Department to work on “Cancer Awareness Week” during a men’s and women’s basketball game to raise awareness and money for the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. As the discussion progressed, the idea for the race blossomed to get people involved as opposed to just inviting them to an event. Everyone agreed that the race was a fantastic idea, but we soon realized none of us had any idea how to put on such an event! Over the next couple of months we solidified a date, contacted vendors, secured Big River Running to handle the race itself and worked on logo design and marketing the event.

So here we are now, just over 2 weeks out with around 120 participants. We are happy with the turnout but would love to get up to between 300-500 in year one. This is definitely going to become and annual event and hopefully grows each year.

Big Thanks to Dr. Mark Varvares and Kathleen Luther from the Cancer Center and Alyssa Levin, Eric Mueller and Brian Kunderman from Athletics for putting this event together.

Whether you are competitive runner, a recreational walker or just someone who cares about the fight against cancer, this race is for YOU! The race is at 7:30 am on Saturday, August 29 at Saint Louis University and follows a scenic path through the midtown campus.

All net proceeds benefit the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. Registration is only $20! For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.billiken5k.com.
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Big Shoulders-Chicago 9/12/09

Nick Schmidt — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:14:40 +0000

September 12, 2009 is the 19^th annual 2.5/5k Chicago masters’ Big shoulders swim. This year the 5k race is the USMS open water championship.

Josh & Nick will be swimming this year. Josh has been training for months and just recently won an ocean mile race in Hawaii. Plus, he did an ocean mile race in the Cayman Islands where he beat 2 Olympians. Josh will be doing the long race of 5k. Nick has only trained for about a month due to a hole in his chest. He has been unable to participate in the water for a while because of the possibility of infection in his new port. Nick will be swimming the 2.5k portion.

Bahar will be cheering everyone on during the swim. Just look out for her in the teamschmult.com gear.

We will be swimming and cheering at Ohio Street Beach in Chicago.

Information of the race:

Website: http://www.bigshoulders.org/index.htm
8:00 A.M. start for first wave of 5K Swim; 8:15 A.M. start for first wave of 2.5K Swim. Check-in for both events begins at 6:30 A.M. Course Briefing at 7:40 A.M. Waves seeded by age and distance.

Requirements to swim in the Race:

Entry Fee-$50.00 if received by 8/31/2009; $60.00 from 9/1/2009 to 9/9/2009; $70.00 for day of race registration.
USMS member-Registration fee does not include USMS registration fees.

Parking at Navy Pier-

Discounted Parking is available at Navy Pier. Bring your parking stub to the registration table for a validation stamp.

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City Chase-Chicago

Nick Schmidt — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:10:38 +0000

Bahar and Nick are taking it to the next level. Urban style. It’s just like the TV show amazing race, but urbanized and it is called City Chase.From the website “Last year participants rappelled down a high profile tower, milked a cow, completed a boot camp, raced horses in Grant Park and did so much more. City Chase is an incredible adventure that will show you the best parts of Chicago and the best parts of you and your partner.”

The cost is $190 per team. Come cheer us on!! Or event join with Teamschmult.com in other cities!! Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego, New York City, participate and the finalist are advanced to the National Championships.

Check out their promo video:

Click here to view the embedded video.

City Chase website: http://www.citychaseusa.com/

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Post Bud’s Run Post

Nick Schmidt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:36:59 +0000

On a beautiful Saturday Bahar & Nick drove to Carol Stream, IL to participate in the Bud’s Run event.

Bahar ran the 5k a race with 500 other runners and walkers. Bahar placed top 10 in her age group and is determined to go back next year and get top 3. Nick stayed behind and talked with the CEO of Sarcoma of America, Matt Alsante.

Nick Schmidt & Matt Alsante

He was there to show support for research on the cure for sarcoma cancer. All of the money donated from the event was given to the Sarcoma of America.

Matt was a great person and I had a lot of laughs with him. He was very polite and he introduced me to Sharon Swanson. Sharon is Bud’s wife and for the last 6 years she has organized the run every year. Each year it increases awareness and increases in volume of participates. Matt gave Sharon an award to recognize her accomplishments with the run event.

Nick & Bahar

There are a lot of pictures on Flick on the event. Click here to see them.

Also, Matt Alsante, the CEO of curesarcoma.org/ Sarcoma Foundation of America, presented the Director of Bud’s Run. Sharon Swanson is the wife of Bud Swanson, whom the event is based around. See the video.

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See a video of Bahar Running!!

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Bud’s Run 5k Walk/Run 6/27/09

Nick Schmidt — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:15:28 +0000

Bud’s Run is a memorial run for Bud Swanson. Bud coached girls’ cross-country at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream for 18 years.
It will be taking place in Carol Stream, IL. The race is a timed/chipped race where you can run or walk the 5k. Sign up here!: http://www.budsrun.org/

All proceeds from this race will be given to the Sarcoma Foundation of America to fund research to find new and better therapies with which to treat patients with sarcoma.

It’s nice to have an event where people will raise money towards the type of cancer that I have (Nick Schmidt). The CEO of Sarcoma Foundation of America, Matthew Alsante, will be there to support.

Hopefully we will get to see him because we are pleased to announce that we have an agreement with the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Any good/service/donations that a person gives to TeamSchmult.com you will receive a tax credit letter in the mail. This means you can have a charitable contribution to your tax return!

Members attending: Bahar Mallah will be running the 5k. Nick Schmidt maybe walking or watching, but still going to show support!

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CowaLUNGa 8/1/09-8/3/09

Nick Schmidt — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:51:48 +0000

CowaLUNGa is a bike tour benefit that starts Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall and travels into Wisconsin Whitewater. All proceeds go to to promote healthy lungs and fight lung disease through research, advocacy, and education and the Respiratory Health Association.

The 3 day event include the following mileage the trip:
Day 1: 65 miles.
Day 2: 130 miles.
Day 3: 190 miles.

TeamSchmult member that are attending: Bahar, Bethany, Nick Schmidt

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4th Event: The Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon

Nick Schmidt — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:30:36 +0000

We took our 3rd event into the water. 4 Teamschmult.com members participated in a canoe marathon on the Des Plaines River that finished 18.5 miles later in Prospect Heights.

The Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon, founded in 1957 by Ralph Frese, is the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States.

Over 2000 participants are grouped in classes for juniors to masters, men, women, mixed, and adult-child. All types of canoes, including recreation or aluminum canoes, competition cruisers, sea kayaks, and down river kayaks, are welcome.

It was a great time with the 4 members:Bahar, Bethany, Nick Schmidt, Ryan.

It was actually Nick Schmidt’s 1st canoe ride ever. After the event they relaxed and recharged at Boca dei Beppo.

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3rd Event: Walk to Empower

Nick Schmidt — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:22:24 +0000

Walk to Empower was TeamSchmult.com’s 3rd event. The event allowed people to walk 1 or 3 miles, or run 5k.

Two member of TeamSchmult.com did the 5k run on Mothers Day: Bahar & Dana. Dana actually flew all the way into Chicago to run through Grant park.

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2nd Event: PurpleStride Chicago

Nick Schmidt — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:05:02 +0000

At Lincoln Park in downtown Chicago on May 2, 2009 3 members (Mary, Bahar, & Nick) of TeamSchmult participated in raising awareness for pancreatic cancer. The event was called PurpleStride Chicago. It was a 5k run and walk event that raised over $300,000. Next Year the event will be on May 1 (pending the park approval).

3 Member of TeamSchmult.com were involved in the event: Bahar, Nick Schmidt, Mrs. Mallah.

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Our 1st Event-Hustle Up the Hancock

Nick Schmidt — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:54:52 +0000

Our very 1st event under teamschmult.com happened in Chicago, IL on Febuarary 22, 2009. The event was taken place at the John Hancock building in downtown Chicago, hence the name “Hustle Up the Hancock”. Each year over 4,000 people climb to the top of the John Hancock building to raise funds for Lung Disease. The funds raised go towards research, advocacy, and education.

TeamSchmult.com’s 1st member Bahar Mallah was the one that took on the challenge to climb up the United States 6th highest building. The John Hancock building is the tallest completed building in the world that contains both commercial and residential units. Plus it is the 23th highest building in the world.

Bahar cruised the entire 100 stories and didnt’ even break a sweat. She said, “Next year I will work it. And will be top 10″ She finished in 20:17 mins.Which was rated:

#96 in her age group.
#353 overall in the women.
finished overal at #1279.

Here are some of the pictures of here in action. Plus check out the video below. Also our 1st Video!!

TeamSchmult.com 1st Event: Hustle Up the Hancock from nickschmidt on Vimeo .

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How we Started

Nick Schmidt — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:48:32 +0000

During Thanksgiving weekend of 2008. Bahar took a trip to Baltimore to spend the holiday with her family. Other than eating a lot of food like all other families on Thanksgiving day, her family got together and ran a 5k. The 5k was called the Turkey Trot. Click the orange arrow for the “Rest of the story”

During the race she wore Nick Schmidt’s F.S.R. t- shirt to show support of his fight against cancer with Faith Success Recovery on Schmult.com.

After this event she started to sign up for more cancer fundraising events. One event required her to sign up with a team. So she asked Nick Schmidt, “What team should I sign up for?” He said, “TeamSchmult.com”. They both felt the spark of a new website idea to launch for anyone who is going through cancer or any sickness/disease.

TeamSchmult.com’s mission is to have a team that improves quality of life. Our improvements are through attitude, strength, exercise and friendships. We are a team that inspires, helps, supports each other over any down fall or anyone that is affected directly or indirectly with or without cancer. We overcome any weakness, sickness or disease. We do this with Faith, Success & Recovery (F.S.R.).

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