for John

Hey everyone, as many of you know I started this blog not just because I could grow a beard. I'm doing this to raise money for a good cause. I picked this cause for my girlfriend, her family, and most importantly, Carolyn's father, who was suffering from Lymphoma. Well unfortunately, Mr. Nolan lost his fight with cancer and he's in a better place now away from all the pain and discomfort. For the past few days I got to see the effects that Lymphoma and cancer can have on a person and family. I'm glad that Carolyn, her mom and her sisters were able to get that time with there father and that they knew how much there father cared for them. Some people don't get that, and I know they're all thankful for that.

By his passing, I think that this blog has taken on a different meaning, at least for me it has. I'm dedicating the blog to Mr. Nolan and his wife, and his daughters. He did a great job with all of them and his memory lives on through them. I knew when I started this blog that I may have not been able to help Mr. Nolan, but hopefully with the money I'm going to raise I'll be able to help some one else with Lymphoma so they and there family doesn't have to go through what Carolyn and her family has gone through over the past few days. I really look forward to the day when Lymphoma and all cancer's are curable. Please donate to the Lymphoma Research Foundation in memory of Mr. John Nolan.

I want to thank everyone for all the love and support that they've given the Carolyn and her family over the past few days. Seeing all that assures me of how special she and her family are, and I know how great of friends she has. I really appreciate everything all of you have done.