6

th
Annual

Johns
Wheels for Wishes
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This year, Johns Wheels for
Wishes will be hosting a
poker run to raise money for
Heather Hyberg.


Register Now for September 20
st
2014 Poker
Run

HeathersStory- It all started in the early spring of 2003, when Heather was just 33
years old. She felt soreness and a soft lump under her left arm. She ignored it thinking it was from snow
shoveling but the soft lump eventually became hard and more painful. When she finally sought treatment,
she was informed she had two types of cancer in her left breast. She had a consultation with Johns Hopkins
who ran blood tests. The results came back as Brac II. She was informed this is a genetic mutation from her
fathers side of the family. The doctors suggested she try to have kids soon as cancer reoccurrence was a
high probability to return as either ovarian or colon. Her marriage was failing so having children was not an
option. Her cancer went into remission but returned again in April 2009 in the form of colon cancer. It took
two years to be diagnosed as doctors could not figure out what was causing her back pain. Heather had to
have her colon resectioned and endure a full hysterectomy. She went through 6 months of 3 types of
chemotherapy every other week.
Heather endured several major surgeries, weeks in the hospital followed by 6 months of treatment but it
didnt stop the cancer. In April 2012, Heather was informed she had stage IV Colon Cancer; an incurable
disease that metastasized to her lungs. Since then she has been on chemotherapy every 2 weeks. Most of
this is a 3-day infusion pump she has to wear. She tries to keep her life normal by continuing to work,
supporting herself, paying her mortgage and home maintenance on her own. Heather has a close support
system with her mother and close friends and family.
Although the survival rate for Stage IV cancer is not very high, Heather is strong and admittedly
stubborn and has continued to fight this disease. She is an inspiration to everyone around her.
In the 2011 John Wheels for Wishes she was happy to ride as a passenger. This year, her goal is to ride her
own bike.~~~

Pre-registration will open on June 30, 2014. ONLY those who
pre-register will get a t-shirt this year. NO Additional Shirts will be for
sale this year, so PRE-REGISTER!! All Pre-registrations must be
received NO LATER than August 29, 2014 to the address
below. You dont need to own a Bike to Join ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME
~~~
Entertainment provided by
Jalopy Deluxe
http://www.jalopydeluxe.com
Registration will be held at Thurmont Town Park (in the back area). The ride will leave at 11:00am and head to Thurmont and
continue through parts of Western Maryland into PA and ending at the Kums Dam 10632 Harney Rd, Emmitsburg for a cookout / after-party.
Music, raffles and more will be held during the party so stick around!! Food will be served at 5pm.
If you cant participate in the ride, the after party is open to everyone! Tickets will be sold for $20 each.
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PRE-REGISTRATION INFO Driver-$25, Rider-$20
Checks to be made out to Wheels for Wishes
Mail to: PO Box 1052 Emmitsburg, MD 21727
*Must be received prior to 8-29-14*
*All Pre-Registrations Include 1 Poker Hand Sheet, 1 T-Shirt and 1 Meal Ticket*
On-Site Registration Available from 9-10:45am: Driver-$30, Rider-$25
*Rider can ride without paying but will not receive poker hand or meal ticket
Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/johnswheelsforwishes


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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $______________ T-SHIRT SIZES: _________________ RAIN OR SHINE
*Proceeds will go directly to the Heather. Johns Wheels for Wishes or any establishment participating in the event will not be
responsible for accidents or injuries. By registering for this event, you agree to those terms.