UNBROKEN [27.17]

November 30, 2017

Market: San Francisco
Athlete: Lee Adkins, BlackRock

In 2016 a group of us from BlackRock were asked by my eventual team captain to attend a presentation about something called the D10. My initial thought was “it sounds cool but I need to hear more”. Once I heard the pitch, that it benefited the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital AND that we’d be part of the inaugural San Francisco D10 community I knew I wanted to be part of it. Truthfully, I had ZERO fundraising experience so although the minimum dollar amount looked scary…and that I would be considerably older than the… Read More

UNBROKEN [26.17]

November 16, 2017

Market: Houston
Athlete: Megan Light, Cheniere Energy

When I joined my D10 team, I did it on impulse. I’d like to say that “accidentally” signing up for a decathlon is outside my wheelhouse, but it is exactly my wheelhouse. As a typical Type-A overachiever, I’m usually up for a challenge and not afraid of bold decisions.

Several experiences throughout my life, some rather recent, have taught me how strong I can be when I have to be. But in that particular moment, saying yes to the D10, I decided it’s time to see how strong I can be… Read More

UNBROKEN [25.17]

November 10, 2017

Market: Houston
Athlete: Gabe Baker, HNTB

My journey with the D10 began with a former college teammate sharing with me the opportunity of this competition. Being one who seeks out challenges and ways to push myself physically, I took on the challenge and began training. Funny thing is that my friend who recommended the D10 to me ended up not competing; no fault to him, but I’m glad I did.

I have continued to understand that my physical capabilities at the simple foundation of being able to walk and run unencumbered, are nothing but blessings from God. I… Read More

UNBROKEN [24.17]

October 27, 2017

Market: Houston
Athlete: Emily Ruyle, Marathon Oil

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, your sole focus becomes the cancer and treatment. For the last year, doctor’s appointments and treatment schedules dictated my life. While on chemo I had to be conscientious of my white blood cell count and avoid certain things that posed a risk to infection. I was working during radiation and that was just another thing to fit into my schedule.

Basically for the last year, I have felt like… Read More

UNBROKEN [23.17]

October 20, 2017

Market: Houston
Athlete: Emily Ruyle, Marathon Oil

Cancer…it’s never a word you want to hear…at any age. Cancer…it’s not a word you expect to hear when you’re 30, healthy, and leading an active lifestyle. Cancer is a six-letter word that slaps you in your face giving you the shock of your life then kicks you again when you’re down.

Last October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30. I was in my prime physically… Read More

We Crush Grapes, You Crush Life

October 19, 2017

It’s not everyday you find an alcoholic beverage, low in carbs, caloric make-up, and sugar. These are three contents that your average consumer normally overlooks while succumbing to unhealthy drinking habits.

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FitVine wines are double filtered in a classic, clean, dry fermentation process yielding higher antioxidants, less residual sugar, fewer carbs, calories and sulfites. The wines are also vegan and have no GMO’s. … Read More

UNBROKEN [22.17]

October 19, 2017

Market: San Francisco
Athlete: David Carraturo, IRC Securities

Admiring the growth of the D10 over the years, I am proud to be competing for my sixth time.The first five I competed in New York City and this year in San Francisco. Less than a month shy of my 53rd birthday, the event this year means a lot to me as it will probably be my last. In March, I was feeling amazing and fully primed for the New York D10. The tweak in my shoulder and pec alarmed me just a bit and I plowed through the pain for a… Read More

UNBROKEN [21.17]

October 6, 2017

Market: San Francisco
Athlete: Jesse Wood, JPMorgan

2017 will be my second D10 competition. I headed into last year’s competition with a nervous energy and excitement that I haven’t felt very often since my “playing days” ended (gulp) more than 15yrs ago. In our inaugural event in the Bay Area, we had a great turnout and we raised over $250k for pediatric cancer research. My team of four team raised over $17k alone! Less importantly, we came in 2nd place and had an absolute blast in doing it. While we didn’t break any world records on the track, we pushed…

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