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Russ McKelvey Team Alex - Ironman Arizona 2012

Russ McKelvey fundraising for CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

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Donate to support finding cures for childhood brain tumors and stand with heroes like Alex as they fight their tumors.

  • Alex Having Fun and Trying on Some New Hair!
  • Alex Out and About
  • Isabella, Ann, and Russ

In September of 2011, Alex was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain tumor. He underwent brain surgery and is currently going through an aggressive chemo and radiation treatment program that will last 12 months. Through all of this, he maintains a positive outlook and is continuing to progress through High School.

Alex's father is a good friend of mine and every time I ask how the family is doing, I am almost brought to tears by listening to their outlook and resolve. I was already planning on running Ironman Arizona 2012 on November 18, 2012 when I read an article about athletes raising money for charities. I immediately asked Alejandro if I could raise money for the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation in Alex's name. I am honored that I will cover my 140.6 miles as Team Alex.

With a small contribution, you can stand beside heroes like Alex in their fight against childhood brain tumors. Please pass this along to anyone you know that might support the cause.

If you want to join the team and raise money for this charity leading up to your race, please email me at russell.mckelvey@yahoo.com

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  1. Yesenia MaksymovichYesenia Maksymovich 03/08/2012 at 10:25 AM ET
    Alex is a remarkable young man. He has stay positive and strong through it all. I admire him. Keep up the positive attitude Alex! We love you!
  2. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 02/20/2012 at 05:15 PM ET
    Cheresa, thank you so much for your support an... Cheresa, thank you so much for your support an kind words. I am honored to know Alex and his family and have the opprtunity to support this cause as well. I spoke with Alejandro today and it sounds like Alex is feeling very good lately. He posted some great pictures on his blog yesterday of him having fun and trying out new hair doos. Thank you so much for your support and your donation.
  3. Cheresa D TheiralCheresa D Theiral 02/15/2012 at 01:19 PM ET
    Anyone who wants to run/swim/bike and Ironman already has my respect. He or she earns even more when the person does it not only for personal pride, but for a much larger and meaningful cause. This story, this competitor, this family – and certainly Alex – has my upmost admiration and I’m honored to “know” them through this cause. GO TEAM ALEX!
  4. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 02/05/2012 at 09:31 PM ET
    Below is the type of research that donations to CBTF benefit. Alex, I see you are following the fundraser here, thank you for handling this so remarkebly and for letting us raise awareness and money for CBTF in your name. I look forward to meeting you soon. When I am ready to design my race jersey, I hope you can help me. My wife and I were talking about ways to boost the fundraiser, we found a guide online that has steps for organizing a Battle of the Bands competition. Any thoughts from fans of Team Alex? ALEX STRONG!
  5. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 02/05/2012 at 09:27 PM ET
    From Alex's Blog: Alex will start an Avastin trial this Thursday.Avastin inhibits the growth of new blood cells and has been shown to be a promising drug for radiation necrosis. It seems to be a much better alternative than steroids. The only drawback is that it can cause clotting.
  6. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 01/23/2012 at 09:42 AM ET
    Westchester program, clinical trial give hope for brain cancer patients http://http://www.lohud.com/article/20120119/NEWS02/301190035/Westchester-program-clinical-trial-give-hope-brain-cancer-patients
  7. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 01/23/2012 at 09:39 AM ET
    Alex had am MRI the other day and found out that tumor is 5-10% bigger. The change was very subtle. Alex and his family are taking it as good news from the perspective that Alex hasn’t had any substantial chemotherapy for about a month and a half. If this was as aggressive as originally thought would have seen far more growth. Alex's body is having a hard time with teh chemo, so the doctor wants to try a new procedure that targets just the tumor. I am attaching a link to this about a similar procedure. Donations to The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation help fund research that leads to these cures. Alex Strong!
  8. Christopher CampbellChristopher Campbell 01/22/2012 at 11:26 AM ET
    Alex is our HERO! We pray for success with this fundraiser and Team Alex! Thank you for all the hard work.
  9. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 01/18/2012 at 11:46 PM ET
    Alex came home over the weekend as Team Alex finished our first training race. The Pikes Peak Winter Run Series 7 mile trail run. Very icy. Thank you all for your support.
  10. Alejandro CuellarAlejandro Cuellar 01/18/2012 at 12:59 PM ET
    Thank you so much for raising money for the childhood tumor foundation in honor of Alex! We are touched by the compassion of you and your donors. Throughout this experience we have been surprised and delighted by the goodness of peple during the toughest period of our lives. The current treatment for cancer is painful and cruel. Our hope is this organization can come up with a targeted therapy that will only go after the tumor with fewer side effects. Thank you all for donating and bringing attention to an under funded sector of cancer research.
  11. Tamara MuhlbachTamara Muhlbach 01/13/2012 at 09:26 AM ET
    What a great cause. Thanks for letting me a part of it. Praying for Alex and for you as well.
  12. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 01/12/2012 at 05:53 PM ET
    Thank you to Debbie and Rab, Ed, and Heather for getting the ball rolling. Alex is being admitted to the hospital today for an infection and will likely be there until Sunday. He is in our thoughts and we will update you once he goes back home.
  13. robert langstonrobert langston 01/12/2012 at 01:15 PM ET
    Good Luck Russ, Great reason to run the Ironman. Debbie and Rab
  14. Ed RadzevichEd Radzevich 01/12/2012 at 09:07 AM ET
    Great cause. More than happy to help. I hope to be able to compete in an Ironman one day. Good luck Russ!!!!!
  15. Heather SnoverHeather Snover 01/12/2012 at 08:53 AM ET
    Good luck Rusty! Glad to hear you have some inspiring encouragement for the race!
  16. Russ McKelveyRuss McKelvey 01/11/2012 at 11:55 PM ET
    Alex has healed up enough so that the doctor wants to start chemo back up. Today’s appointment showed that his platelets are still low but not low enough to stop chemo any further. The other concern was Alex’s liver. His bilrubin was high and they were afraid that it was reacting to the IV nutrition he gets.

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