I would like to ask forum members for some help with a personal cause. I cleared this request with no_bear before posting.

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002 and it has been found recently to have metastasized to my pelvic bone. My hope for a long survival time lies in research being done which is constantly coming up with better treatments for advanced prostate cancer. On September 12, I will be walking 13 miles in the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund Walk to raise money for prostate cancer research. It would mean a great deal to me to get some support for this cause from any forum members who feel inclined to do so. You can donate by going to my web page, http://www.jimmyfundwalk.org/2010/barry. If you would rather send a check, pm me and I will let you know how to do that. If you feel moved enough to follow my progress with regular updates, you can sign up for updates at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/barrypolsky and follow the instructions.

I thank you for your time. In order not to clutter up the board with expressions of support for me, I think it would be best to pm me if you would like to respond.