In 1995 at the age of 47, Bob Lynch was diagnosed with WM and was given a prognosis of 3-7 years if he started chemotherapy immediately. He and his wife Sue were thrilled when he successfully finished 18 months of treatment. Then they started wondering what
good can come out of this experience.
In 1998 they decided to take rowing, a pastime Bob loves, and turn it into a unique effort to raise money to find a cure for WM. Over the last eight years Bob has completed four rows and raised $130,000 for cancer research. In addition to the money raised, Bob and Sue have also raised awareness of WM. They have shared their story of
hope with thousands of people, resulting in over three dozen published articles, six TV news stories, and two film documentaries.
Despite a nerve disorder producing tingling and pain in his feet, Bob will be doing a special row this year-which may be his last. He is calling it the "Florida Panhandle Peace Row." Bob will cover 175 miles of the Floridian coast, from Pensacola to Carrabelle, in early November.
Once again, funds raised will go to IWMF to support research studies. So make checks payable to IWMF, use the IWMF contribution envelope provided in this issue, and note Row-Bob-Row on your check. Or contribute online at
www.iwmf.com. 
