"I AM IRONMAN!!" (Not ME...my friend Jim)

If you didn't see his face plastered on the back of every Metro bus last year, or maybe you're just living under a rock...let me take a minute to introduce you to my friend Jim Galvanek. Jim is an 11-year cancer survivor who is more than doing his part to help wipe out blood cancer by raising money for the Leukomia & Lymphoma Society.

I met Jim through our common interest in real estate, and have admired both his tremendous dedication to achieving his goals, and his passion for giving back to those who were instrumental in his recovery. Jim was formally recognized in 2008 as the National Capital Region's Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Man of The Year" for raising over $160K during his first Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid. Jim's leaving today for Wisconsin to compete in his second Ironman, and again raising money for the LLS.

Watch Jim's video and you can post your comments of support for him here.



If you want to contribute, click on the yellow "DONATE" button at http://www.dayzerotoironman.org/

P.S. In case you were wondering, "yes" I must confess...I am guilty of supplying Jim with the "game-changing" supplements that have helped him pack on 10 pounds of lean muscle mass in preparation for this competition. I know, it's really not fair to the other athletes...but it's for a terrific cause!