Meet Dominee

Hey All,

I wanted to try and introduce you to a young lady that your donations have directly helped. Her name is Dominie Burwell and she is pictured above (right) with my daughter Chelsea (left). I have had the pleasure of hanging out with Dominee on several occassions, including a century ride in Hawaii. At the recent Honored Teammate Breakfast I asked Dominie if she would answer a few questions for me.......



How old are you?
I'm 13 I'll be 14 on August 14.



What is you favorite color?

My favorite color is pink.



What type of cancer do you have?

I have Hodgkins Lymphoma. I have had it for a year and a half. I'm done with all treatment.



What is your favorite thing about Team in Training?

My favorite thing about Team and Training is all the fun I have at the rides.



Dominie rides in the SAG (Support and Gear) vehicle and on those hot Arizona days, she squirts us with super soakers.



I love your crazy socks, do you always wear them, or just at the TNT events?

Well I got the crazy socks in Tucson when I was getting my stem cell transplant. I wore them in the hospital alot and that was the first time I'd wore them outside of the hospital.



Who is your favorite Musical group?

My favorite band is the Jonas Brothers!!! I love them!!! I met them in Tucson!!



I know you have a couple of special trips coming up, can you tell me about them?

Well for my junior high graduation my grandma got tickets for her, me, and my mom for a cruise. I go on monday. It goes to Cantilina Island and Mexico. My other trip is my Make-A-Wish. I'm going to Paris!! I found out that my wish had been approved right after I relapsed. I've wanted to go to Paris all my life so I'm really excited.



Is there anybody you would like to thank?

I guess I'd like to thank all the nurses and doctor that took care of me.



Is there any thing else you would like to tell us or add?

No there is nothing else I'd like to add.
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> Dominie- Thank you so much for answering my questions, you are a true inspiration to me and I use your strength and courage everyday in my life. Thank you!



I hope you all enjoyed meeting Dominie, she is truly a very strong young lady and is alot of fun to be around. It is because of people like you, that I get the opportunity to meet and help wonderful people like Dominie and her family.