In a family full of
@Phillies
fans, this is why we root for the
@Braves
, too. Grateful for the chance to share the story of the my daughter, Kendall’s beautiful friendship with Josh Tomlin. ❤️❤️
#avm
#disarmAVM
#baseball
Five years ago my daughter, Kendall, lost use of her left hand after having radiation to treat her brain
#AVM
. Last week she embraced the idea of learning to play one-handed & had her first lesson. It will take some time but she’s on her way
#proudmom
#resiliency
#avmsurvivor
Someone here in section 103 just bought drinks for everyone in the section… for the second time. The vendor said he wants to remain anonymous, but this isn’t the first time he’s done this. He’s been known to do this at Eagles games, too. All class, whoever you are!!
#gophillies
Want some inspiration? Four years ago today my daughter, Kendall, had a stroke from an AVM in her brain. Radiation has destroyed more than half of it. She is still a stroke risk until it’s gone, but she is thriving and we are so grateful, so today we celebrate.
#avmsurvivor
#AVM
Got great news from my daughter’s neurosurgeon (hence the smile). Her AVM has shrunk even more & is now 95% gone! No timeline for total obliteration, but we’re patient. We’ve spent 6 yrs knowing this would be a long journey. Keep crushing it
@KendallsCrusade
. You’re almost there.
7 yrs ago today my daughter
@KendallsCrusade
had a stroke from an
#AVM
in her brain. Radiation to treat it left her w/out use of her left hand & with a slight limp, but she still has that big smile She is a bright light in this world. So we celebrate today with hope & gratitude❤️
Obnoxious kid in 1st row over Phillies dugout cursing and yelling at the Toronto players and the ump. Bryce Harper turned around and put him in his place, told him to knock it off and stop cursing. Now he and his friends are celebrating that he got spanked by Bryce Harper.
After 4 hrs of surgery, my daughter Kendall is on the way to regaining some use of her left hand. Dr Dan Zlotolow did a tendon transfer & denvervation and was thrilled w/the results. She hasn’t bent her hand back like this in 6 yrs! 4 wks in cast but on her way
@KendallsCrusade
My son is ready for prom. He told me “I’m wearing
@phillies
socks and don’t try to tell me not to”. He clearly forgets what his mother once did for a living.
It’s official - I’m now a licensed real estate agent working w/
@coldwellbanker
in Wayne, PA. This takes me back to my roots. I grew up around the biz & spent 5 years in the industry before becoming a sportscaster. I look forward to staying involved in the Philadelphia community.
6 yrs ago today my daughter had a stroke from an
#AVM
. Doctors gave us little hope, said we shouldn’t treat her, we’d leave her “devestated.” That wasn’t ok with me. We found Dr. Chang at
@TopNeuroDocs
. Her AVM is now 90% gone & we have hope. Happy Anniversary, Sweet Girl
Wow, certainly didn’t expect such an outpouring of support. Probably should have tagged
@KendallsCrusade
. She’s appreciated all the kind words. She fell in ❤️ with the game 6yrs ago but only got in 4mo of playing before her stroke. This was her the first time on the course
For the life of me, I can’t understand a parent’s need to scream loudly and constantly from the stands, instructing the kids like they’re the coach and repeatedly making cracks about the refs!!
#sitdownbequiet
With me having had Covid in January and my parents being vaccinated, it’s now safe to see them for the first time in a year and a half. We have a lot to catch up on. My heart is full ❤️🥰
9 yrs ago
@KendallsCrusade
had a stroke from a brain AVM. Doctors told us not to treat her, said we’d “leave her devastated”.
@StanfordNsurg
saw it differently. Today she’s a thriving college sophomore, the AVM almost gone. Today we celebrate strength, courage & never giving up.
My fourth day on the job as homeschool mom went really well!!
- Nobody fought or raised their voice
- Nobody told me "no" - not once
- I got all my work done w/out interruption
- The house is clean
- I got to pick what was on TV
I should mention the kids were w/their dad today
Shout out to this rockstar group of first responders, Allie, Kurt and
@capellasaurus
. They were the CHOP transport team who took my daughter from Paoli Hospital to CHOP after she had a stroke last night (yes, that smiling kid had just had a stroke). I can’t thank them enough!! ❤️
Wow! Kindness is everywhere! Thank you to the
#TraderJoes
employee in Wayne who heard me say my daughter had just gotten out of the hospital. He chased me down in the parking lot and said “These are for your daughter.”
So, this may not be a popular response, but
@phillies
baseball on TV, without fans, wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, not bad at all. Nice job,
@halikman912
@TMacPhils
@bendavisnbcs
@GmurphNBCS
and crew. Really enjoyed hearing from all of you again tonight.
I’ve watched three of the last six Phillies games. They’ve lost all three I’ve watched, won the three I didn’t. I’m banning myself from watching the Phillies until further notice. You’re welcome.
Major props to
@ddust10
who went the extra mile & made Kendall a special mask for her treatment this morning. She is having brain radiation to hopefully obliterate her AVM for good. My
@NovaMBB
fan even got her fave player’s # on the side. Thought you’d like this
@VUCoachJWright
Although I’m sure these kids think I’m older than dirt, I don’t feel like it. 57 doesn’t seem possible, but here I am! What a great birthday night out with my favorite people. ❤️
I really need Carissa Thompson to stop using “great news” with regard to Tua injury. Yes, he has movement in his extremities, but he clearly has a traumatic brain injury. This isn’t just about walking tomorrow, it’s about living a full life for many years to come.
My kids agreed to take a picture with me (rare for both to do these days), but only if I didn’t share it on Instagram. They said nothing about Twitter 😜
Kendall lost the use of her left hand after radiation treatments for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in her brain.
She's now learning to play golf one-handed ❤️ (via
@lesliegudel
)
Tommy Lasorda once convinced this young reporter she was bigger and better than the camera she was speaking into. He instilled confidence in me as a mentor and friend. I’ll be forever grateful for all the wonderful memories I shared w/baseball’s greatest ambassador. RIP Skipper.
The ESPN announcers were just saying that not often does someone get traded to a team and take on a vocal role right away. They seem to have forgotten that’s exactly what Darren Daulton did when he was traded to that same Marlins team in 1997 and they won it all.
From 0 to 17 in no time flat. Wishing my beautiful daughter, Kendall, a very Happy Birthday. She’s the kindest, strongest, most compassionate, and resilient kid you’ll ever meet and I love her with all my heart. ❤️
@KendallsCrusade
Thanks Jim!! Means a lot. Your video was the first I showed her after she lost use of her hand. She adapted quickly. She couldn’t grab the glove like you but she could do this...
Shout out to Dr. Hozack of
@RothmanOrtho
, his surgical team and the staff at Muve Health. Had my other hip replaced on Monday. Was walking just hours later & went home today feeling like a champ. Even did stairs using just the handrail today! Amazing procedure and results.
24 years ago today, Comcast SportsNet was born. I believe this was in the
@PhillyInquirer
that day. I framed this commemorative copy for my parents and they sent it back to me a few years ago. A little wrinkled but holding up well.
The biggest star in the parking lot was the guy in the middle!! Don’t know Dunphy’s Twitter handle, but I’m sure my twitter friends can help!!
@SamStafff
, loved seeing you and watching your star shine!!
So many to thank, and will soon, but
@NickFaldo006
, the “hand shake” has been a constant reminder, among your other lessons. Best part about this was the girl two spots behind Kendall who started swinging w/one arm, like Kendall knew something she didn’t.
#175yardswithonehand
My son called me into his room so he could ceremoniously discard of this shirt. “RIP Bryce Harper Nationals shirt. Mom, can I get his Phillies jersey now?” This is an expensive day for more than just the Phillies.
Wise words shared by Ray Didinger at an event this past weekend, “I hope fans can appreciate this Eagles season. They’re on the verge of having the greatest season in franchise history. Enjoy that. Take one at a time. Don’t get so caught up in the Super Bowl now. Enjoy each step”
My 16 year old son asked me what we’re having for dinner. As I said “pork chops” I had to add, “and apple sauce”. He called it a bottom tier joke… bit, “maybe not for boomers!” Let the record show I’m. GenXer and I thought it was funny. No cap.
We’ve lost so many legends recently, but we lost a real giant today. Fiery and competitive on the court, kind and funny away from it.
John Chaney was 89 years old. That’s a good, long life and his was well lived... but what a great loss for the rest of us. RIP Coach.
Showed property to a couple of guys tonight. Mentioned I was heading to Cooperstown for my son’s baseball tournament. Trying to be helpful, they informed me that “the Baseball Hall of Fame is there,” to which I acted surprised and said, “oh, that’s cool.”
#realtorlife
My heart is so heavy after hearing of the passing of
@Phillies
Chairman David Montgomery. Known for treating his employees like family, he treated those of us who covered the team w/an equal amount of kindness & respect. We lost a good man today. My thoughts are with Lyn & family
I’ve gotten to know
@katetscott
since she moved to Philly and let me tell you, she’s a badass and I’m proud to call her my friend. I moved to Philly for work 25 yrs ago. Philly fans are why I stayed. Let’s show Kate the love she’s already shown this city! We’re lucky to have her.
Just wanna say a huge THANK YOU to Sixers fans, Philly folks, everyone who's reached out since I RT'd Mina the other day. As I said in that thread, I didn't share for praise (but again, thank you) it just feels nice to let you all behind the curtain from time to time.
My darling daughter just said “Tom Brady sucks,” as they showed the nominees for Best Make Athlete. My son and I said he far from “sucks,” to which she replied “He couldn’t catch anything in the Super Bowl.” 🤦🏼♀️ I have some work to do.
After my daughter’s viral golf moment last yr,
@CallawayGolf
reached out offering to fit her for clubs. They didn’t ask for any recognition, but wow, they deserve to be both recognized & supported. These beauties arrived yesterday.
@KendallsCrusade
and I are beyond grateful
#golf
This sports-loving kid of mine turned 15 today!! This special day on the field feels like a lifetime ago (2012). My baby isn’t so small anymore. Chase is smart, funny, independent, and fiercely loyal. So proud of the young man he’s become!!
What a great day on the course in honor of two baseball legends
@AshburnKalas
. Great seeing so many old friends. Excellent job by Ruben Amaro, Jr for pulling it together and
@TMacPhils
, who was great with the mic, as always. Great day, great cause.
My bags are packed, I’m ready to go... home!!! Three days, one brain bleed, two CT scans, about 60 different doctors and nurses (almost all amazing), more movies than this momma needed to watch and one parting gift…
My 13 year old son has a real issue with the fact that
@marczumoff
and company aren’t calling these games. Says it’s “stupid.” Love that he recognizes a good broadcast team when he sees it.
Segura fractures his finger, out 10-12 weeks. I fracture my finger (but didn’t know it until today) and play in
@RAJr_20
’s golf tournament yesterday. Just sayin’
Watched two of the three Phillies wins in Tampa reminded me of the last time I was at Tropicana Field and what followed back in Philly…. Throwin’ it back to ‘08!