Craig and DaVinci - It's All Going Down Now In a BIG WAY - A Sundance Exclusive !!!
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News Flashlisa42 said:exciting!
Wow, Craig- this is really exciting! Please let us know when it's on Youtube for everyone to see! You'll be a celebrity!
Way to go-
Lisa
Congratulations Craig and thank you for putting a face on our stories. Your bravery is so inspiring. Enjoy your much deserved fame and know that we are all SO proud of you.
Warmly,
Joanne
Phil, Thanks for a much needed dose of humor, we can always count on you!!!0 -
New Update (Wed 12.16.09)
Hi Semis;
A couple of updates and some exciting news since the post opened:
I met with the Star-Telegram health reporter last night - we talked 2 hours and covered lots of things...I kept mentioning the board at several different spots in the interview and all the people on it and what it meant to me to able to know you and share our lives with each other...I told her we were called "The Semi;Colons" and what it took to me a member of this fine family, and that our board was sponsored by the American Cancer Society- well, she wrote all that down in her notes - it looks like the Semis will definitely be a part of this news article.
I told you I would get "US" out there. She is going to interview my wife by phone and the article will come out next week, is what she is telling me - I will send you the link to the story as soon as I get my hands around it.
And I just found out today that Channel 11 (Local News Station KTVT) wants to meet down at the surgeon's office tomorrow after my clinic visit with my thoracic surgeon - they want to interview the both of us down at the hospital.
I will know more tomorrow on when they plan to broadcast - it will shown on regular TV, so all of the Texas Semis; can watch it that way. What I don't know is if "streaming video" would be available through their website, or if there were a link to the video - but I'll definitely be asking about it and will let you know.
UTSW will be sending me back the corrected version of our interview and once I see all is ok there, I will give the confirmation back to the Media Mgr. and then that story will be released to the UTSW website - I'll provide the link there once the story is on their site.
After all of this has passed, UTSW will have me back down to the hospital, where we will do a video interview - and that's the interview that will post to YouTube...all of the semi;colons will be able to see that for sure.
Phil - great one, Phil - you always know how to keep me humble AND make me laugh - THANKS!
Nudgie - if a movie is made, WE are all in it!
Vicki - George Clooney is a good idea to play me - who doesn't like him, LOL.
I'll keep you all posted, but it's been a big week so far - and next week will be even bigger.
Your Semi;
-Craig0 -
Congratulations, good job
Hi Craig,
I am so happy for you & that something exciting is happening (in addition to sucess in your procedure). You did all of us, your surgeon, and future patients a big service, first for having the procedure done & now by publicizing & promoting the procedure. Thankyou!0 -
This is so fantastic!Sundanceh said:New Update (Wed 12.16.09)
Hi Semis;
A couple of updates and some exciting news since the post opened:
I met with the Star-Telegram health reporter last night - we talked 2 hours and covered lots of things...I kept mentioning the board at several different spots in the interview and all the people on it and what it meant to me to able to know you and share our lives with each other...I told her we were called "The Semi;Colons" and what it took to me a member of this fine family, and that our board was sponsored by the American Cancer Society- well, she wrote all that down in her notes - it looks like the Semis will definitely be a part of this news article.
I told you I would get "US" out there. She is going to interview my wife by phone and the article will come out next week, is what she is telling me - I will send you the link to the story as soon as I get my hands around it.
And I just found out today that Channel 11 (Local News Station KTVT) wants to meet down at the surgeon's office tomorrow after my clinic visit with my thoracic surgeon - they want to interview the both of us down at the hospital.
I will know more tomorrow on when they plan to broadcast - it will shown on regular TV, so all of the Texas Semis; can watch it that way. What I don't know is if "streaming video" would be available through their website, or if there were a link to the video - but I'll definitely be asking about it and will let you know.
UTSW will be sending me back the corrected version of our interview and once I see all is ok there, I will give the confirmation back to the Media Mgr. and then that story will be released to the UTSW website - I'll provide the link there once the story is on their site.
After all of this has passed, UTSW will have me back down to the hospital, where we will do a video interview - and that's the interview that will post to YouTube...all of the semi;colons will be able to see that for sure.
Phil - great one, Phil - you always know how to keep me humble AND make me laugh - THANKS!
Nudgie - if a movie is made, WE are all in it!
Vicki - George Clooney is a good idea to play me - who doesn't like him, LOL.
I'll keep you all posted, but it's been a big week so far - and next week will be even bigger.
Your Semi;
-Craig
First of all just the fact of you agreeing to be the first in your area - and the first patient with this procedure to get your surgeon certified, was so great for those to come behind you.
And now the chance to spread the word about the procedure, and colon cancer. Wow. You'll be a great spokesperson, and put a face on this disease to make it real for others, which will help us all. A face makes more impact to remind others to get screened. A face makes more impact when trying to get donations for research. I'm so excited they chose you to do this!
Please keep us updated so we can read and watch.
(Did you play some Christmas music for them when they came to interview you?)0 -
Craig....you're a SUPER Star!!!Sundanceh said:New Update (Wed 12.16.09)
Hi Semis;
A couple of updates and some exciting news since the post opened:
I met with the Star-Telegram health reporter last night - we talked 2 hours and covered lots of things...I kept mentioning the board at several different spots in the interview and all the people on it and what it meant to me to able to know you and share our lives with each other...I told her we were called "The Semi;Colons" and what it took to me a member of this fine family, and that our board was sponsored by the American Cancer Society- well, she wrote all that down in her notes - it looks like the Semis will definitely be a part of this news article.
I told you I would get "US" out there. She is going to interview my wife by phone and the article will come out next week, is what she is telling me - I will send you the link to the story as soon as I get my hands around it.
And I just found out today that Channel 11 (Local News Station KTVT) wants to meet down at the surgeon's office tomorrow after my clinic visit with my thoracic surgeon - they want to interview the both of us down at the hospital.
I will know more tomorrow on when they plan to broadcast - it will shown on regular TV, so all of the Texas Semis; can watch it that way. What I don't know is if "streaming video" would be available through their website, or if there were a link to the video - but I'll definitely be asking about it and will let you know.
UTSW will be sending me back the corrected version of our interview and once I see all is ok there, I will give the confirmation back to the Media Mgr. and then that story will be released to the UTSW website - I'll provide the link there once the story is on their site.
After all of this has passed, UTSW will have me back down to the hospital, where we will do a video interview - and that's the interview that will post to YouTube...all of the semi;colons will be able to see that for sure.
Phil - great one, Phil - you always know how to keep me humble AND make me laugh - THANKS!
Nudgie - if a movie is made, WE are all in it!
Vicki - George Clooney is a good idea to play me - who doesn't like him, LOL.
I'll keep you all posted, but it's been a big week so far - and next week will be even bigger.
Your Semi;
-Craig
Craig,
Thank you so much for doing what you are - sharing your story. Sharing your story in such a public way will certainly help people, and without question, provide awareness about CRC - especially young people with CRC. This is so great!
I can hardly wait to see your articles and videos. Keep us posted...
Thanks for being our poster child!
BTW: I had a DaVinci hysterectomy. It was great! I was in and out of the hospital on the same day - no overnight stay. And with no large incision my recovery was much quicker. Although I do have six small scars all over my abdomen/torso. Kind of looks like I've been out hunting with **** Cheney....lol....0 -
This is so cool!I can't waitSundanceh said:New Update (Wed 12.16.09)
Hi Semis;
A couple of updates and some exciting news since the post opened:
I met with the Star-Telegram health reporter last night - we talked 2 hours and covered lots of things...I kept mentioning the board at several different spots in the interview and all the people on it and what it meant to me to able to know you and share our lives with each other...I told her we were called "The Semi;Colons" and what it took to me a member of this fine family, and that our board was sponsored by the American Cancer Society- well, she wrote all that down in her notes - it looks like the Semis will definitely be a part of this news article.
I told you I would get "US" out there. She is going to interview my wife by phone and the article will come out next week, is what she is telling me - I will send you the link to the story as soon as I get my hands around it.
And I just found out today that Channel 11 (Local News Station KTVT) wants to meet down at the surgeon's office tomorrow after my clinic visit with my thoracic surgeon - they want to interview the both of us down at the hospital.
I will know more tomorrow on when they plan to broadcast - it will shown on regular TV, so all of the Texas Semis; can watch it that way. What I don't know is if "streaming video" would be available through their website, or if there were a link to the video - but I'll definitely be asking about it and will let you know.
UTSW will be sending me back the corrected version of our interview and once I see all is ok there, I will give the confirmation back to the Media Mgr. and then that story will be released to the UTSW website - I'll provide the link there once the story is on their site.
After all of this has passed, UTSW will have me back down to the hospital, where we will do a video interview - and that's the interview that will post to YouTube...all of the semi;colons will be able to see that for sure.
Phil - great one, Phil - you always know how to keep me humble AND make me laugh - THANKS!
Nudgie - if a movie is made, WE are all in it!
Vicki - George Clooney is a good idea to play me - who doesn't like him, LOL.
I'll keep you all posted, but it's been a big week so far - and next week will be even bigger.
Your Semi;
-Craig
This is so cool!I can't wait to see the video.0 -
I think its great!ittapp said:Wow Craig, this is exciting
Wow Craig, this is exciting news, I can honestly say I know someone famous now. You will go down in the history books as the first one to do this procedure, that is so cool. Patti
Really awesome news Craig, all of it! Can't wait to read/watch! George Clooney eh?0 -
I wonder if we can get you on Orph?coloCan said:Takes guts to be the first in a medical procedure,Craig,
You're an outstanding spokesperson for us.....Steve
Dude.. now if we can just get you on Oprh.
Great job Craig!!!
Brooks0
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