Many
of you know Dave Baigent and many of you do not. If you are an
Australian triathlete you would know Dave from all the races around the
country with his smiling face, caring heart and absolute love of this
sport and the people in it. He is one of the souls of the earth and a
very close friend of mine. Dave was recently diagnosed with a
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma type T-cell cancer which is very aggressive. The
main tumor is behind his heart but the cancer has spread rapidly into
other parts of his body including his spine. The treatment required was
immediate and heavy and Dave has been hospitalized for most of the past
13 weeks fighting this cancer. Cancer has forced Dave to have to leave
his job as a fireman which has put huge financial stress on his family.
Dave a served as Fire Fighter for over 20 years he has also been there
for the public. The Talbert Family Foundation is supporting our initiative.