"My back spasms started raging, and my doctor sent me to physical therapy. PT was a bust and my doctor sent me to the hematologist. In no more than 5 minutes, the hematologist sent me directly to the @huntsmancancerinstitute. As I arrived at the hospital, it was like a race car going into the pits during a race - a team of people surrounded me and started their analysis. More blood work, an X-ray, some scans, and an immediate bone marrow biopsy. The next thing I remember, the oncologist said, 'You have cancer, multiple myeloma". I have one question, 'multiple what??' The happiest part of this story was last year when my daughter, Kimberly, and I signed up for the Shred for Red event. We were last-minute entrants, but somehow we somehow raised nearly $3,000! It was a personal milestone to be back on skis just eight months after a stem cell transplant. I weighed nearly 50 pounds less and ended up with a cancer-ridden spine, but I was able to wear the survivor armband. Shred for Red was the highlight of 2021 for me, my wife, and my children. I am also forever indebted to LLS for financial support. Thanks to the grant money, the focus was on getting proper treatment, not on how we would pay monthly bills! Yearly treatments to stay in remission will need to continue. Each year, Shred for Red allows us to join friends and family in a fun way, enjoy the outdoors and make ourselves visible, carrying forward this important cause. I can only hope that the ongoing research and events like Shred for Red help blood cancer patients around the world and bring us to the day we can finally say there is a cure!" We're with you, Mike! Thanks to incredible supporters like you, we're getting closer. We're thrilled to announce that Mike is the 2022 Shred for Red Honored Hero! 🙌 ⛷️ Join Mike and our many supporters on 12/3/22 when our blood cancer community gathers at the legendary @deervalleyresort in Park City, Utah! Expert skiers and lively winter activities will help us make a difference while enjoying some incredible trails. Join us in raising awareness and funds to create a world without blood cancer. Register today at the 🔗 in our bio.