Yes, 42 is the answer to the ultimate question about life, the universe, and everything. Everyone knows this. Right???
But for Propel, right now, 42 also has some great significance. For the first time in the 10 years that Propel has existed, we are proud to announce there are 42 of our students attending high school!!!!
Wait. What’s that? What’s the big deal about kids going to high school? Continue reading
THIS IS IT!!!!!
The Grand Whazoo Round!!!!!!
The H.I.K.E. 2026 is winding down, but….but…..we are looking for those who would want to eagerly help donate the last $1376.94.
This is all we need to hit our $15,000.00 goal. Can you give today so we can put this to rest and contact those 20+ extra kids with the great news….we will be able to help for the coming school year!!!!
If you have been hesitant to donate because you aren’t really sure we did it….
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Greetings from Serbia.
With the recent passing of Propel’s co-founder, Mary D Triller, many people have been asking what is next for The Propel Initiative, Inc. Good question.
The question has been asked by supporters, student sponsors, and a number of the parents whose kids Propel serves. Continue reading
Is all the preparation and work for a Kids’ Education Camp worth the effort?
We received this from one of the moms…. Continue reading
First and most important, we must once again say “Thank you” a million times over for all your prayers and the encouragement. You are all part of an on-going miracle.
Mary had two appointments last week. During the first one, her doctor said Mary had responded so well to the chemo, there was no need for a 4th round. Yipppeeee!!!!!!
The second appointment was to discuss the next steps, which all along had been pointing towards Mary needing 4-5 weeks (5 days a week) of radiation therapy. Well…her doctor said Continue reading
Is it March Already???
Quick Update.
Mary will be finishing Round Three of her chemo on Friday 7 March. All tests, scans, and other indicators show the chemo is doing a great job at shrinking the growth. Next step will be to determine if the growth can be removed via surgery and/or radiation. Stay tuned.
I have to brag on my wife. Continue reading
Greetings all, both Mary and I hope all is well over in your part of the world.
For those of you just joining us , Mary has been diagnosed with soft-tissue sarcoma. The growth was too entangled for surgical removal, so she is undergoing chemotherapy. The plan is to shrink the growth to a more manageable size , thus allowing surgery to be possible.
She came through the first round like a trouper. Continue reading
Greetings friends and supporters,
Some of you may have heard bits and pieces about Mary’s current health situation. We want to take this opportunity to get everyone up to speed.
Short version.
The Bad News….A few months ago Mary noticed a lump on the left side of her neck. After a battery of tests, blood work, CT scans, and finally a biopsy, the growth was identified as a type of soft-tissue sarcoma. It is a form of cancer. But, don’t panic… Continue reading
Was it really 15 July 2009 when we stepped off a plane in Birmingham England to start this crazy journey?
Were we totally unaware of what the future held?
Were we in for some surprises, heartbreaks, and challenges?
Are we glad we did it? Continue reading
