On January 13th when I finished chemotherapy I could hardly walk down the stairs because the treatment for cancer made my muscles and bones very weak. I wanted to get my old life back and I wanted to be strong. Trainer Thom (Thom Downing) is a personal trainer at F.I.T. and offered to donate his time to help me get my strength back. Thom is special because he has helped me feel good about myself. I also have a bond with Thom because just after I found out I had cancer, Thom’s wife Tracey found out that she had breast cancer. Tracey is only 30 years old, had just finished an Ironman, and like me is a survivor. It is a blessing that Thom and Tracey are part of my life.