Wendy Walk

Wendy Walk Miami 2013

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:50:58 +0000

Over 700 people came out in Miami to participate in the 4th Annual Wendy Walk. It was such a success and a great way to start out Wendy Walk’s 2013 season! To see photos from the event, check out our Facebook album.

Good Housekeeping: Health Heroes in Our Midst

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:07 +0000

As a lawyer, Wendy brought her heart to her profession by dedicating herself to divorce mediation, insistent that just because a couple divorces they don’t need to be enemies and create a hostile environment for themselves and their children. Wendy’s children have followed her example—bringing their hearts and their incredible love for their mom—to focus on the fight to help cure liposarcoma. Like all advocates, they are passionate—and their commitment to this cause continues.

The Miami Hurricane: Wendy Walk carries legacy of liposarcoma fighter

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:54:12 +0000

Wendy Landes, the symbol for the annual Wendy Walk that raises funds for liposarcoma, passed away this March.

“She was an incredible human being,” said Alex Norton, a member of the Wendy Walk executive board. “She lived life to the fullest and never pitied herself.”

Miami Herald Beach Buzz: Wendy Walk to fund research in cancer fight

admin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:22:33 +0000

The fourth annual Wendy Walk Miami 5K, to raise funds for liposarcoma cancer research, will go on as planned on April 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Palm Island Park in Miami Beach.

The event was created by family members of Los Angeles resident Wendy Landes, 58, who suffered from the rare and currently incurable cancer. Wendy passed away March 14 after bravely fighting the disease since 2008.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/26/3307561/beach-buzz-wendy-walk-to-fund.html#storylink=cpy

Liposarcoma Stories: Kim Cave

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:17:33 +0000

I had started Hormone therapy in January 2010. In February I noticed that I was gaining weight and bloating in the abdominal area. I took it as a side effect of the hormones. Finally in May I called my gynecologist. He said to stop taking the hormones for a month to see if I get better. By June it had not gotten any better so I called my family doctor. He sent me for an ultrasound of the abdomen. The results were that I had abdominal gas and they couldn’t see anything. Told me to take Gas-X and they were referring me to a digestive disease doctor. But I couldn’t get in to see him for another 5 weeks. After 2 weeks, I called my family doctor on a Monday and told a little white lie – I had pain. Monday evening I had a CAT Scan, Tuesday got the results of a tumor, Wednesday was at a surgeon, Thursday the surgeon referred me to an Oncologist, and Friday morning I was down in Philadelphia seeing Dr Arthur Staddon at the Pennsylvania Hospital being told I had Liposarcoma. The following week I had a chest CAT and a biopsy.

In August 2010 I was in the hospital having a 42cm/14 pound tumor removed from my abdomen along with my right kidney. Recovery was much harder than I ever thought it would be. My oncologist followed up with chest/abdomen/pelvic CAT scans every 3 months. In May 2011 I was feeling different after I ate. I saw my Digestive disease doctor and he performed an EGD at the end of May. I had my next set of CAT scans the first week in June. On the very same day, I had the call that my EGD was clear and the other call was that my CAT showed another tumor measuring 10 cm. So June 2011 I had surgery. This surgery was much easier and recovery was quicker. Back to CAT scans every 4 months.

February 2012 I got the dreaded call. My CAT scan shows another reocurrance of a tumor measuring 10cm. So March 2012 I had my third surgery in 20 months. This time I lost my gallbladder along with the tumor. With my tumors growing back so quickly, Dr Staddon decided to try radiation, which there are no statistics that this will help.

I decided to have my radiation treatment at the Reading Hospital, close to where I live. So for 8 weeks I went through radiation. I got so nauseous from the radiation. It took 3 different medicines until they could control my nausea the best they could. I also gained 20 pounds because the only food that would take away the taste were salty carbs- crackers, pretzels, etc.

July 2012 I had the worst scare of my life. The result of my July CAT scan showed that a tumor was back. This was Friday afternoon. So I went all weekend thinking I will be having a 4th surgery. They compared the scan to a clean one from October instead of the preoperative scan in February. Dr Haas called the lump on the scan as “post-operative collateral damage.”

I just had my last scan January 31. It was clean. It also showed that the “collateral damage” has shrunk 50% to only 1.5cm. I don’t have to have another scan until the end of June. I am confident that I will not need surgery in 2013.

I have to thank my daughters, Jessica and Nicole, and my husband, John. I don’t know how I would have made it thru all of this without their support.

Save the Date: Wendy Walk 2013

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:02:21 +0000

Wendy Walk Miami

Join us for the Wendy Walk in Miami on April 14th. The walk will start at 10:30am at Palm Island Park. Register

Can’t walk but want to donate? Donate

Wendy Walk NYC

Join us for Wendy Walk NYC on April 28th. The walk will start at 11:00 am inside the Harmonie Club at 4 East 60th Street. Register

Can’t walk, but want to donate? Donate

Wendy Walk LA

Join us for Wendy Walk LA on May 5th. The walk will start at 6:00 pm at Annenberg Beach Club, 415 Pacific Coast Highway. Register

Can’t Walk, but want to donate Donate

Donations via check: make out checks to Wendy Walk FJC and send to : 11400 West Olympic Boulevard Suite 830, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Wendy Walk LA Cocktail Night

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:29:54 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended. Photos from the night can be seen here.

Wendy Walk NYC Cocktail Night

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:29:22 +0000

Over 500 New Yorkers gathered at Bounce 21 to help find a cure for Liposarcoma. The night was a success and raised over $20,000 for Liposarcoma research.

To see pictures of the event, click here.

Wendy Walk LA Spin

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:36:03 +0000

Spinning for a cure! #Liposarcoma #fitnessishealth #wendywalk #LA

See photos of the event here.

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Hosts Wendy Walk Miami Kick-off Event

admin — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:41:57 +0000

See the full album here.