How You Can Help
Folks say that they're inspired as they read about what I'm going through. I would say it's exactly the opposite. I get my inspiration from you, continuing to cheer me on with your incredible support and words of encouragement.
I get a card in the mail every single week from from Steve and Lori Metschan. I have never met them in person. They know me from the news and continue to keep me in their prayers.
I'm so grateful to the Metschans. And for Joe and Cindy Lesh, who sent me some "party hair." It's a visor with some sort of fur sewn on the top of it.
It looks just like the hair I used to have before I lost it all. I think I started a bit of a trend around the office. My co-workers, Lily Jang, Lara Yamada and Mark Wright are clearly jealous.
Dick and Diane Kolb sent me a little "Burden Bear" to give me some comfort during my cancer treatment:
These are just a few examples of the dozens of incredible people who took action on my behalf and have given me and my family great comfort during this trying time.
When I was first diagnosed, I was contacted by literally hundreds of people, from all areas of my life. It was wild. It was like an episode of This is Your Life. It was fantastic to hear from so many people, and I wished it could have been under better circumstances.
Not long after I was diagnosed, the call went out to a bunch of my high school buddies to get together for a beer. Normally, we're able to rally three or four members of the old crew at a time, but in light of my health situation, we had about a dozen of my old friends show up. I haven't seen that many in one place in years. It's a shame that it takes something like a life-threatening illness to rally the troops, but often it seems that's what it takes. I wonder why that is.
A lot of folks contacted me and said, "If there is anything I can do..." That is a great sentiment, and a well-meaning gesture. Well, here it is. Here's something you can do: Join my team. I am organizing a team to walk around Green Lake and raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the "Light the Night" Walk. It's coming on on Saturday, September 26th. We are looking to raise $5,000 as a team, and we are about 1/5 of the way there. Join my team and hang out with us on September 26th. I think it'll be a hoot.
My aunt and uncle took Catherine and I out for brunch at Salty's on Alki on Sunday. I ran into Bill Gates there as well, waiting in line for roast beef. After brunch, my aunt discussed her 60th birthday, which is coming up. Catherine suggested we have a big party.
"Oh, no!" my aunt said, 'I'm not celebrating this one!"
I don't understand this logic. Even if you don't celebrate your birthday, it will still happen. The date will pass whether you commemmorate it or not. Why not take that opportunity to bring your friends close to you? Folks are so busy. It's hard to coordinate a time to get everyone together, but if you can, do it. Take advantage of those milestones in your life. So, you're turning 60. Why feel bad about that? That sounds like a great excuse to celebreate. It's as much about celebrating the people you love as it is about you and that arbitrary date on the calendar.
For my 40th birthday, I threw a huge bash at Vasa Park in Bellevue. I called it "Billbershoot", because I had five bands playing, and it was the same weekend as Bumbershoot. About 300 people came out. It was really cool to have folks from all different aspects of my life come together. I had my hockey buddies hanging with my church friends, my high school friends, mingling with college friends. TV people, hanging out with my family. It was a social experiment, and turned ot to be a really cool mix of people, and a amazing day. It started with a crazy idea that I could bring all of these people together in one place. My goal was to have everybody that I ever knew in my life come party with me. I knew that all of those people wouldn't be able to make it. But we gave it a shot and threw a heck of a bash.
I'd like to do that again on September 26th. If you're following my journey, and take anything away from it at all, I would love to have you come out and walk with us. It would mean a lot for me and my family to meet you in person.
Join my team and help beat Leukemia and Lymphoma by clicking here.
I get a card in the mail every single week from from Steve and Lori Metschan. I have never met them in person. They know me from the news and continue to keep me in their prayers.
I'm so grateful to the Metschans. And for Joe and Cindy Lesh, who sent me some "party hair." It's a visor with some sort of fur sewn on the top of it.
It looks just like the hair I used to have before I lost it all. I think I started a bit of a trend around the office. My co-workers, Lily Jang, Lara Yamada and Mark Wright are clearly jealous.
Dick and Diane Kolb sent me a little "Burden Bear" to give me some comfort during my cancer treatment:
These are just a few examples of the dozens of incredible people who took action on my behalf and have given me and my family great comfort during this trying time.
When I was first diagnosed, I was contacted by literally hundreds of people, from all areas of my life. It was wild. It was like an episode of This is Your Life. It was fantastic to hear from so many people, and I wished it could have been under better circumstances.
Not long after I was diagnosed, the call went out to a bunch of my high school buddies to get together for a beer. Normally, we're able to rally three or four members of the old crew at a time, but in light of my health situation, we had about a dozen of my old friends show up. I haven't seen that many in one place in years. It's a shame that it takes something like a life-threatening illness to rally the troops, but often it seems that's what it takes. I wonder why that is.
A lot of folks contacted me and said, "If there is anything I can do..." That is a great sentiment, and a well-meaning gesture. Well, here it is. Here's something you can do: Join my team. I am organizing a team to walk around Green Lake and raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the "Light the Night" Walk. It's coming on on Saturday, September 26th. We are looking to raise $5,000 as a team, and we are about 1/5 of the way there. Join my team and hang out with us on September 26th. I think it'll be a hoot.
My aunt and uncle took Catherine and I out for brunch at Salty's on Alki on Sunday. I ran into Bill Gates there as well, waiting in line for roast beef. After brunch, my aunt discussed her 60th birthday, which is coming up. Catherine suggested we have a big party.
"Oh, no!" my aunt said, 'I'm not celebrating this one!"
I don't understand this logic. Even if you don't celebrate your birthday, it will still happen. The date will pass whether you commemmorate it or not. Why not take that opportunity to bring your friends close to you? Folks are so busy. It's hard to coordinate a time to get everyone together, but if you can, do it. Take advantage of those milestones in your life. So, you're turning 60. Why feel bad about that? That sounds like a great excuse to celebreate. It's as much about celebrating the people you love as it is about you and that arbitrary date on the calendar.
For my 40th birthday, I threw a huge bash at Vasa Park in Bellevue. I called it "Billbershoot", because I had five bands playing, and it was the same weekend as Bumbershoot. About 300 people came out. It was really cool to have folks from all different aspects of my life come together. I had my hockey buddies hanging with my church friends, my high school friends, mingling with college friends. TV people, hanging out with my family. It was a social experiment, and turned ot to be a really cool mix of people, and a amazing day. It started with a crazy idea that I could bring all of these people together in one place. My goal was to have everybody that I ever knew in my life come party with me. I knew that all of those people wouldn't be able to make it. But we gave it a shot and threw a heck of a bash.
I'd like to do that again on September 26th. If you're following my journey, and take anything away from it at all, I would love to have you come out and walk with us. It would mean a lot for me and my family to meet you in person.
Join my team and help beat Leukemia and Lymphoma by clicking here.
Posted by Bill Wixey at 8/18/2009 11:12 AM 
Categories: Light the Night Walk, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Tags: Light the Night Walk Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Categories: Light the Night Walk, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Tags: Light the Night Walk Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
It is you that go through these huge tests in life that inspire me like no others.
I'd to share a couple of blogs with you of two women, Carol, a childhood friend of mine living in Enumclaw and Stephanie a blog I came across because of Carol's blog, who now lives in Utah.
Both of these women are extreme examples of pilars of strength in my life. I hope the inspiration of their fights for life may bring as much to your struggles as well.
Continue to fight the good fight! KariAnne~
Blogs:
Carol Decker
http://sccsdecker.blogspot.com
Stephanie Nielson
http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com
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I loved what you shared Bill , you are right , celebrate EVERY moment !!
I wish I could be there Sept 26th , I will keep you in my prayers & celebrate your life .
Much Love , Aunt Cathy
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Dear Bill ~ I typed my whole conmment and lost it into cyber space - dear me!
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Bill,
I am amazed by your spirit during your harrowing ordeal. I am so happy and thankful that you are cancer free. We met in the past, I used to do the pet adoption spot in the mornings for the Seattle Humane Society. When I heard you were sick, I prayed you would get through this. My father died of cancer, just over 2 years ago, he wasn't diagnosed until it was too late. My father in law is a Lymphoma cancer survivor of 24 years... he does love life to the fullest and he swears by holisitc care. I just wanted to say congrats on beating the battle and I pray and am confident you will win the war. It is great to see you back on the air and even without the hair, you're still as handsome as ever. All the best and thank you so very much for sharing your personal story.
Louise Derksen
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Bill- all I can say is You Rock. And I don't know about growing your hair back.. Michael Stipe(R.E.M) is one of the sexiest men alive. Congratulations on beating the cancer. You are an inspiration.
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Dear Bill,
I had wondered why I hadn't seen you on Q13 on the occasional mornings I get to tune if for a few minutes B4 work...I googled your name, thinking that you probably got some kind of promotion, I am so sorry to hear that is not the case! Glad to hear that you are currently cancer free & will pray that you remain healthy and well and the God will bless and strengthen you and your beautiful family through this. I hope that we see you back giving the news soon, I always enjoyed the Q13 morning news with you, you always seemed like a trustworthy fellow who wasn't trying to cram your opinions down my throat! Bless your heart, you and your family, and know that many people truly care & will lift you up in prayer, take care dude!
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