This is his comment after having enjoyed this achievement, "Can't
express how happy I feel to be able to run again after 2 years, big
THANK YOU to everyone who made today possible. Special thanks to Ashley
Bretlyn and Coy for cheering me on, Kyler Wescott Krieg for running with
me, and Brent Albrechtsen for getting me through the toughest months.
Many more to come, Pittsburgh Marathon '13 bound!!
When
Cam was a freshman in high school the track/cross country coach
convinced him to start running; he developed a passion for it! He
served as a captain of their 50+ member (if I recall the exact number)
teams and literally ran 6 days a week in hot, humid weather, sheets of
rain and in the freezing snow. He had the most incredible coach of all
time Joe Ionta who was an excellent coach, mentor
and who became a dear friend of our family.
Cam was recruited by numerous universities/colleges but he selected the University of Utah and enjoyed a wonderful year developing his talent even further and making terrific friends. While on his mission in Hong Kong the U of U dismantled their men's running programs (what were they thinking?!!), so Cam lost his scholarship and decided to transfer to UVU but it was not the caliber of program he had come from or team dynamics like his high school and U of U teams so he ceased competing on the college level but never lost his love of running.
After being hit by a drunk driver after he graduated college in the field of International Business; and having rods and screws inserted from hip to ankle along with an artery and vein transfer from upper thigh to calf in order to save his limb his dear friends brought him into their home to care for him as we could not transport him back home to Pittsburgh. I remained in Utah for a month for the surgeries at the medical centers in Provo and Sandy at IHC and to see him through his month in a rehab center at which time Brent & Carlene took excellent care of him requiring months of helping him in more ways than I can list! Their sacrifice was beyond comprehension for which Cam, Jon, Ash and I are all extremely grateful!
It has been an arduous journey and yet never once have I heard Cam say, "Why me?!", rather, he has kept his focus, struggled, and will deal with pain and discomfort the rest of his life but he has never lost his resolve to one day run again. He has an incredible attitude and belief in God's continuing blessings in his behalf!
Heartfelt thanks from our entire family to Dr. Larry Leonard for his expertise in micro-surgery, Brent & Carlene Albrechtsen and Darlene Agle who started the Beat the Bike site, along with all of our extended family members and friends who have kept him in their prayers and routed for his recovery. Today is a remarkable accomplishment for Cam and I'm sure without doubt he will continue to build his strength and run many more 5K's, if not marathons during his life!
Note: He just called us filled with excitement about his day and thanking us for our love and support; it breaks a parents heart when one's children have to endure extreme challenges in life - even though we know it is part of this process in life meant by Heavenly Father to help all people grow and become stronger - but it's difficult nevertheless. Today, however, is a magnificent culminating event after such tragedy. Your family is giving you a standing ovation Cam! xoxo
Cam was recruited by numerous universities/colleges but he selected the University of Utah and enjoyed a wonderful year developing his talent even further and making terrific friends. While on his mission in Hong Kong the U of U dismantled their men's running programs (what were they thinking?!!), so Cam lost his scholarship and decided to transfer to UVU but it was not the caliber of program he had come from or team dynamics like his high school and U of U teams so he ceased competing on the college level but never lost his love of running.
After being hit by a drunk driver after he graduated college in the field of International Business; and having rods and screws inserted from hip to ankle along with an artery and vein transfer from upper thigh to calf in order to save his limb his dear friends brought him into their home to care for him as we could not transport him back home to Pittsburgh. I remained in Utah for a month for the surgeries at the medical centers in Provo and Sandy at IHC and to see him through his month in a rehab center at which time Brent & Carlene took excellent care of him requiring months of helping him in more ways than I can list! Their sacrifice was beyond comprehension for which Cam, Jon, Ash and I are all extremely grateful!
It has been an arduous journey and yet never once have I heard Cam say, "Why me?!", rather, he has kept his focus, struggled, and will deal with pain and discomfort the rest of his life but he has never lost his resolve to one day run again. He has an incredible attitude and belief in God's continuing blessings in his behalf!
Heartfelt thanks from our entire family to Dr. Larry Leonard for his expertise in micro-surgery, Brent & Carlene Albrechtsen and Darlene Agle who started the Beat the Bike site, along with all of our extended family members and friends who have kept him in their prayers and routed for his recovery. Today is a remarkable accomplishment for Cam and I'm sure without doubt he will continue to build his strength and run many more 5K's, if not marathons during his life!
Note: He just called us filled with excitement about his day and thanking us for our love and support; it breaks a parents heart when one's children have to endure extreme challenges in life - even though we know it is part of this process in life meant by Heavenly Father to help all people grow and become stronger - but it's difficult nevertheless. Today, however, is a magnificent culminating event after such tragedy. Your family is giving you a standing ovation Cam! xoxo
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