Wenche Trondsen 1947 ~ 2007

Another was lost last week. I was just informed that a fellow Aggie and friend, Diana Trondsen lost her mother to Pancreatic Cancer on Wednesday, May 2. This will continue until more is done to combat this disease. My prayers go out to Diana and her family, deepest sympathies to you all.

Following is her obituary:

"WENCHE TRONDSEN 1947 ~ 2007
Beloved wife and devoted mother, WENCHE TRONDSEN, 60, passed away peacefully at home in Nassau Bay, Texas on Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Wenche was born, March 3, 1947, in Tønsberg Norway. She married the love of her life, Eigil, in 1967 and they moved to the United States in 1973. After teaching herself English, Wenche established her own business in 1985. She was loved by all who knew her; friends, staff, and especially her family. Wenche battled pancreatic cancer with courage and strength of spirit that set her apart in her personal and professional life. She is survived by her loving husband, Eigil, two devoted daughters, Tone and Hege Diana, and her brother, Tom Kongelf, and his family in Norway. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman's Church on 4309 Young Street, Pasadena, Texas 77504, (281) 998-8366. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to pancreatic cancer research; The Methodist Hospital Foundation, Post Office Box 4384, Houston, Texas 77210-4384."

Donations Requested!

Ok, my donation link is up and running!

Go to: http://austin07.livestrong.org/andreagale

or click on the donation link to the right!

Pass this around to everyone, each donation adds up quickly and will help me raise my goal of $10,000.

Also, I have added 3 more people to the memory list to the right as well. My boyfriend Jim Heslin lost his greataunt Edith a few months ago, his grandmother Grace just before Christmas 2005, and his uncle Dennis Heslin a few years ago. Please think of them and all those lost, and pray for those currently suffering.

So many others!

Wow, I think I could have written more yesterday, but I got a bit too emotional. I went shopping last night with my best friend and we were talking about my new endeavour. While talking I realized that there are so many people affected by cancer. I'm not sure I know anyone in my circle of friends, colleagues, and other passers-by that haven't been affected by this disease in some form or another. So, I have decided to keep a list of those I know who have passed or are currently suffering from cancer. As I raise money, train, and continue to update this blog, I will constantly be reminded of who I'm doing this for.

For my family, and my best friend Dawn....

In Memory of:
Sandra Ann Dixon - pancreatic/liver cancer; my mother
Spring Thorpe - breast cancer; my mother's sister
Ron Pankuch - lymphoma; my uncle

Marion McCord - breast cancer; Dawn's grandmother
Minnie Camacho - lung cancer; Dawn's grandmother
John Camacho Sr. - prostate cancer; Dawn's grandfather
Danielle Camacho - bone cancer; Dawn's cousin

Dr. Arthur James - colon/brain/lung cancer; professor of economics Texas A&M University, Galveston

If anyone wants me to add someone to my list, email me!