This Sunday is CTC's Battle of New Orleans Race (BNO) 2 miler at 8:15
am at Chalmette Battlefield. The main gate will open for 7:30 am.
There will be no access to the park from the cemetery as it is under
construction. The plantation house will also be off limits as it is
undergoing renovations. The restroom facilities will be available
for the duration of our stay at the park.

CTC member Johnny Frost was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
In a recent email, Frosty wanted to let the membership know how he is
doing and inform all of an upcoming race on his behalf. The flyer is
attached. Please join Johnny and Claudia in this upcoming race on
Wednesday, June 25th at 7 pm. Johnny's recent letter to the
membership follows:

Hey Jennifer,

I think the word is getting out, but I wanted to bring you guys up to
speed. The Chalmette 2 mile series, after Katrina brought so much
meaning & reflection into our lives. We look forward to running with
you all soon. however, for now, I was diagnosed with a large mass in
my Pancreas early March. By March 20th it was confirmed to be cancer.
My Dr is Laura Brinz. I'm very pleased with her. The Dr's reports
just aren't good. The cancer is already large (on a relative scale),
it is an aggressive cancer, typically detected "late", It is
unresectable (cannot operate due to complications of other things
being encased by the mass), and standard Chemo really just won't
help. Fortunately, at this exact time, MD Anderson become affiliated
with my office doc's & EJ Hospital. God has me in the best place at
the time of my greatest need. As of today, I have received my fourth
Chemo, & the day went without a hint of pain or discomfort. That
hasn't always been the case, but today was reassuringly "peaceful". I
have a CaT scan scheduled for June the 6th, and the follow up visit
on June the 10th to check out the "PROGRESS". I don't need pain pills
throughout the day & my Doc is very encouraged by that alone. I also
had the have a stint put into the main bile duct coming from the
liver. As it passes through the Pancreas the mass was compressing it
causing me to jaundiced. In short several things had to be at the
right levels before the could start the Chemo, and if gone unchecked
it would lead to liver disease &/or failure. No thanks, I have enough
for now.

That being said some local running clubs are sponsoring a two
mile "Frosty" fund walk/run in City park on June the 25th. that's a
Wednesday evening. You may have, or will soon receive an E-mail flyer
to post to the club. I HUMBLY ask for all the support Chalmette's
finest can muster up on somewhat short notice. There will be
BEER!!!!!!!!!!!.

Perhaps you could get this out to you CTC list. I'd all to know of my
current health condition. Many know already, but I,m sure many an old
friend have not yet heard. I love the news letter section on CTC
sightings.

Counting On God's Continued Healing, "Frosty"