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The Countdown…

Posted on: January 18, 2012 at 12:19 pm | Posted under: Life
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If we are friends on Facebook, then you most likely have seen my status updates involving a countdown.  Many people have been speculating about what this countdown is related to, some are thinking I am getting married, others think I am moving and some even think I am going to be a father!  I find it funny how many rumors there are and I guess it is about time that I squash them all.

Back in December, I got one of the best Christmas presents ever from Tara – a pair of tickets to a Buffalo Sabres game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Knowing that Tara is not much of a hockey fan, this is an amazing gift from her and we are going to be spending the weekend together at the end of March in Buffalo.  The gift is more than just a pair of tickets, it shows me that Tara is willing to take an interest in something that I love and wants to spend the time together cheering on my favorite NHL team.

So, there you have it.  I am not moving, getting married or becoming a father.  I am counting down to a weekend away in Buffalo with the person that means so much to me and I am really excited to spend the weekend away from work and just enjoy life :)

2012…Already Busy!

Posted on: January 5, 2012 at 3:59 am | Posted under: Life
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Wow, 2012 is here and I am already busy – not a big surprise there!  For those of you that do not keep up with me on Facebook, there has been a lot going on.

The biggest thing in my life right now is Tara :)  Here is the tweet that started it all:

Things have been awesome and they just keep getting better :)  Yes, I cannot stop smiling :)

Work is keeping me busy and the 2nd Annual Winter Village Bluegrass Festival is at the end of the month – really looking forward to that.

Ok, I must get going and get back to work before heading to meetings in Ithaca for the day – more soon!

Cheers!

Walking for a Reason

Posted on: March 8, 2011 at 11:52 pm | Posted under: Life
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As part of my goals for 2011, I have been walking more and even scored a gym membership through the cafe.  As 2011 continues to pass us by, I am working towards raising awareness about kidney disease and how three people that are close friends have been helped through the National Kidney Foundation.  My friend Lynne had a transplant a number of years ago and still manages to live a normal life and go about her day.  She is a great person that I have come to admire for her perseverance as she continues to go on with her daily life.  The two other friends are very close to me.  Back in 2005, my friend Carlos’ kidneys ended up shutting down.  His partner at the time, Joseph, who is also a very close friend of mine for 7 years now, made a living donation so that Carlos could continue to live a normal life.

It is interesting that a use the term “normal life”, because no one that has undergone a transplant is living a normal life.  That person is living with a gift, whether it be from a complete stranger that has chosen to donate their organs upon death, or a special person that is making a living donation, these people have been given the gift of life.  Yeah, you could go on living by dealing with dialysis treatments, but that is no way to live your life.  The National Kidney Foundation helps make donations and transplants possible.

On May 22, I will be walking in the Elmira Kidney Walk.  I am asking for you to help however you can.  I know that financially people are continuing to struggle, but I am not asking for a lot.  My goal for the walk is $200, so I ask that you please give what you can, whether it be $5 or $50, all the sponsorship I can get is greatly appreciated.

Here is the link to my walker’s page: http://donate.kidney.org/goto/jacobburke

I hope that you will be able to find it possible to sponsor me as I walk to continue help those get the gift of a new life.

Cheers!

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