I first encountered Team Continuum when I was looking for entry to the NYC Half 2012. I knew nothing about them apart from a seemingly good cause:
I think what I really liked was the focus on non-medical assistance. So many (extremely worthy) charities are focused on the medical side - prevention, cure, care etc. It is easy to overlook that while patients are having treatment, they still have bills to pay, families to feed. But while insurance may take care of the medical side, unless very fortunate they may not have coverage, or savings, to enable them to have peace of mind that their day-to-day expenses are covered, allowing them to focus on their recovery.
During the course of my training and the race, I was fortunate to speak with Letty Simon, Chief Operating Officer, John Hirsch, Head Coach (and super hardcore pro triathlete) and Christine Lynch, Nutritional Advisor (and equally hardcore athlete). They were all so encouraging and welcoming, failure didn't seem like an option. I also knew I was signed up to a charity that didn't waste money on admin, maximizing the amount going to those who needed it.
So when I decided to move on to the new challenge, it was an easy decision. So now we get ready to do it all over again. Twice as hard.....
TEAM CONTINUUM MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Team Continuum is twofold.
We provide immediate and vital non-medical assistance to cancer patients and their families when the diagnosis results in disruption, hardship and uncertainty in their everyday lives.
We also provide funding to health care facilities and foundations, to enhance the delivery of care, communication and educational services for cancer patients.
I think what I really liked was the focus on non-medical assistance. So many (extremely worthy) charities are focused on the medical side - prevention, cure, care etc. It is easy to overlook that while patients are having treatment, they still have bills to pay, families to feed. But while insurance may take care of the medical side, unless very fortunate they may not have coverage, or savings, to enable them to have peace of mind that their day-to-day expenses are covered, allowing them to focus on their recovery.
During the course of my training and the race, I was fortunate to speak with Letty Simon, Chief Operating Officer, John Hirsch, Head Coach (and super hardcore pro triathlete) and Christine Lynch, Nutritional Advisor (and equally hardcore athlete). They were all so encouraging and welcoming, failure didn't seem like an option. I also knew I was signed up to a charity that didn't waste money on admin, maximizing the amount going to those who needed it.
So when I decided to move on to the new challenge, it was an easy decision. So now we get ready to do it all over again. Twice as hard.....
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