12/7/09 - 13.1 Miles!

Hope everyone is doing well! I just wanted to let everyone know that BJ accomplished 2 big goals this weekend. First...He completed a 1/2 Marathon (that's 13.1 miles) just a year and a half since his transplant! Secondly....He exceeded his fundraising goal of $5000.00 for the race which is also a tremendous accomplishment! We are still receiving some donations since the race, so I will wait until they are all in to give you the final results, but it was a tremendous success! I know BJ is very appreciative of all of your efforts in his latest fundraiser and I have to say that it was very inspiring to get to participate in this with him. I have had a chance to see BJ fairly regularly since his diagnosis and throughout this process...and to see how far he he has come is truly amazing! He is without a doubt the strongest person I know and it was the coolest thing to see him walking across that baseball field in Memphis after the run. I can't think of a more fitting setting for him for this run...We ran through the campus of the St. Jude Research Hospital that does so many great things for children battling cancer and crossed the finish line in a beautiful baseball stadium! BJ said that as he ran through the hospital campus and saw the children holding up signs of support, he was taking time to read every one of them. That made me think about his connection to this race and how things happen for a reason. He, more than anyone, knows what those children are going through and why finding a cure is so important! So, a BIG "Thanks" to everybody that participated and donated and let's keep going until we beat this thing!

Talk to you soon!

11/29/09 - 6 Days to Go!

There are only 6 more days until Race Day! BJ and the rest of Team Champion are all ready for the big race next weekend. I wanted to thank everyone that has donated to BJ's foundation so far and hopefully, we can continue to raise money up until the race. As most of you are probably aware, BJ has already eclipsed his goal of $5000.00 for this fundraiser, which is awesome! But there is no reason to stop there, so let's keep it going and raise as much money as possible!

11/16/09 - Race Day Will Be Here Soon

Hey everyone...Just wanted to give you all a quick update... BJ and the rest of Team Champion have been training hard for the up-coming run in Memphis! As I mentioned in my last post, BJ has chosen this 1/2 marathon as his next fundraiser for the Strike Out Leukemia Foundation. We have been training for about nine weeks now and as of this past weekend, we're up to 11 miles on our runs! BJ has been doing his training in the south Georgia heat, so I know he is going to breeze through the big run in Memphis. It is truly amazing to think of how far he has come so quickly. Not too many months ago, BJ was at UAB receiving a stem-cell transplant and in 3 weeks he will be running 13 miles! Just a few weeks ago, we were running 5 & 6 miles and BJ and I discussed if we had bitten of more than we could chew. But, as he always does, he has stayed the course and finishing this run seems completely realistic now. His recovery and resolve have really been inspiring!

We are getting closer to reaching BJ's goal for this fundraiser, so if you know anyone that might want to contribute please pass along the link to this site or the fundraising page www.firstgiving.com/bjgreensolf.com . Talk to you again soon!

10/6/09 - New Exciting News!

Hope everyone is doing well! I wanted to share some exciting news with you all, but before I do I thought I should mention that BJ is doing very well. He is feeling really good and enjoying his new job at Georgia Southern. He has been doing a good bit of recruiting, which means a lot of driving and a lot of time in the bleachers watching baseball. But, I don't think he would have it any other way. In talking with him, you can really hear how happy he is to be back on the field doing what he loves to do! Now for the new news!



BJ has decided to take on a new challenge for his next fundraiser! Rather than me tell you about it, I think it would be best to hear about it in BJ's words. So, you can click this link www.firstgiving.com/bjgreensolf to go to his new fundrasing page. This link is going to be on the right of the homepage from now on under Fundraisers & Donations. We will update the fundraising page anytime there is a new event and I will be sure to mention it on the homepage. You can also go there anytime you or someone you know would like to make a donation to BJ's foundation. Obviously, he feels really blessed to be as healthy as he is today. He is also very passionate about giving back to the people that helped him! So through this new site, he is hopeful that he will be able to generate more money for research and to help others who have been affected by this disease.



Please continue to keep BJ in your thoughts and prayers! He and those of participating in the next fundraiser are probably going to need them! Talk to you again soon!

8/7/09 - Prayers Requested

Hey everyone.... BJ recently made a post to the Strike Out Leukemia Facebook Page and I thought it should definitely be put on here as well....

8/6/09--I spoke earlier today with an old friend of mine from Gardendale, Chad Painter. He told me about his sister-in-law, Kendall Thomas. Kendall is a 19 year old young lady from Gardendale who recently found out that she has a form of Leukemia. The tests are so preliminary that their not sure of the type she has. She is in Birmingham in the hospital waiting for a hospital bed to open up at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. I don't know all the details but I do know from personal experience that Kendall and her loved ones need our prayers at this tough time. I write tonight because I know how supportive all of you have been through my fight against cancer and with all of your support I wouldn't be where I am at today. I would really like for all of you to remember Kendall and all of her friends and family in your prayers that she will get the help she needs and the strength she needs to get through this tough time. Be thankful for all that you have because at anytime our worlds can be turned upside down!! God Bless you all!!

B.J. Green

7/29/09 - The Good News Continues!

Hi everyone...I just wanted to deliver some more great news that BJ received this week. He was back at UAB this past Monday for a routine follow up and got some outstanding news. Everything looks great and he doesn't have to back to UAB until next May! As BJ put it, "he is as healthy now as he was several years prior to his diagnosis". As you can imagine, he was extremely excited about the news. So, thanks to everyone for the continued thoughts and prayers because they have obviously helped.

Also, BJ is getting adjusted to his new job and address in Statesboro, GA. He is really enjoying being back on the road recruiting, watching a lot baseball, and doing what he loves to do...coaching.

BJ has really had a tremendous and life-changing last few months. I know from our conversations that he feels truly blessed that his body has responded so well to the treatment. After a few bumps in the road early, his treatment has gone about as smoothly as possible since the transplant.

I will continue to update the site with any new news or announcements. Until then, I hope you all will continue to keep BJ in your thoughts. Talk to you soon!

BJ has another BIG Day!

Hey everybody! I hope everyone is doing well! For the last month and a half, NO news has been GOOD news. BJ has been doing great and feeling good! And when I asked him if there was anything medically that I needed to let you know, he said "that it just needed to stay that way". So, I hope you all will continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers and maybe we won't have any medical updates for awhile.

The original premise of this blog was to update all of BJ's friends and family on his battle and progress through treatment against leukemia. And while that will continue to be the primary focus, when BJ has BIG news in his life (and he's okay with it), I feel like I should let you all know what's going on with him.

Today, BJ accepted an Assistant Coaching position at Georgia Southern University. After spending so many years in Tuscaloosa, I know it was really hard for him to leave. But, the opportunity to get back on the field and work with pitchers was more than he could pass up. So, he will be moving rather quickly to southeast Georgia to start a new phase of his life and coaching career.

Hopefully, there won't be any reason to give any new medical updates. So, I will let you all know when BJ gets settled in at Georgia Southern. In the meantime, please pray for continued good health and a smooth transition for BJ. He is going to have a hectic couple of months and I am sure would appreciate all of your thoughts. Talk to you soon! Congratulations BJ!