Soccer Marathon Update

Just a quick note to show you where cash from previous soccer marathon's has gone.

This is an exert from the official website for the Soccer Marathon.




The Apheresis unit at the Calgary Foothills hospital not only provides its patients with Apheresis, it also provides the Children’s Hospital with Apheresis services. In fact, patients from around Canada are flown to Calgary specifically for these procedures. The whole unit originally existed in a room no bigger than a double patient room of an average patient care unit, with a few exceptions. This room contained three beds, three Apheresis machines, a secretary’s desk, two computer stations, a filing area, a medical storage area, a washroom, lockers, an interview area, and four regular staff members. The quarters were so tight that there was hardly room for patients or donors to have a family member or friend keep them company for the process, which can take up to eight hours per day or more depending on the procedure. The lack of privacy was an issue for the physician attempting to discuss patient issues in confidence. Apheresis patients are often immunosuppressed and could be vulnerable to infection in quarters such as those in this type of space.


In part, due to the awareness our event raised about the unique needs of the Apheresis unit - the Apheresis unit was approved for complete renovations and are now successfully moved into a brand new location at the Foothills Hospital; built specifically to suit its needs. There are now more beds for patients, more privacy for those who are immunosuppressed, and one more Photopheresis machine to double the load of patients receiving help from Photopheresis procedures!


Now go sign up to play, volunteer, or contact them about hooking them up with some prizes.

Do it!

Dodgeball Round up

Team short shorts is coming in to their own. The match was a spirited affair, but after the valuable experience gained from last week's warm up match, the twinkie parade that stood across the gymnasium from the menacingly clad team short shorts must have immediately known they were in for a long night.

A couple of regulars were missing from Grab life by the balls line-up, however the last minute replacements stepped in and performed more than admirably. Talk in the locker room, post battle, was centered around how well the noobs played and how grateful the team was to have them out.

Special shout outs go to Teri Watch these balls Reimer, and Tara Bob hit him back Meloney who both stepped up and started eliminating players from the other team. Looks like a week of HJ's for their BF's bulked up their throwing arms.

Plays of the day....

Teri and Marty combining on the Bait and Switch for a final kill,

and Jeff and Marty combining for a Peek a boo sky launch for a near miss.

Final score somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 to 3 for the good guys.

Don't forget your short shorts for next Wed.

I say this kid gets hit but is saved by the no head shots rule. Panzy! By the way, Jeff you're out ya head hunter!