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Clif Aldridge
Clif was diagnosed with MPNST (Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor) during his Senior Year of college at ISU. Clif fought a long battle against MPNST and even conquered it for a year. The cancer came back aggressively after that period of tranquility and on January 9th, Clif passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends.
While his personal battle is over, Clif's drive to help others continues onward with the Clif Rocks! Fund. The Clif Rocks! Fund has been created to honor Clif's wishes to help young people battling cancer as well as the advancement of both artistic and educational opportunities for them.
On this site you will find ways in which you can help Clif's cause, either by making a donation, hosting a fund-raising event or by spreading the word. Every contribution, small or large, is deeply appreciated by the Aldridge Family and those it will help.
If you would like to find out more about Clif and his shining personality, read this article:
Life Remembered: Alridge lived life at center stage
Life Remembered: Alridge lived life at center stage
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Recent News
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Subway SirClificates: Jan 15th-16th Jan 15, 2010
Eleven! Subway locations in Champaign will be donating $0.50 of every entre to the Clif Rocks! Fund with SirClificate. Thanks so much to the owners, Haresh Patel (Walmart Locations) and George Jorgji (all other locations), for helping the Clif Rocks! Fund.
Locations:
- 616 East Green
- 610 East Daniel
- 710 South Gregory
- 4202 W. Springfield
- 1401 South Neil
- 2000 N. Neil (mall location)
- 1814 Glen Park Drive
- 1713 Kirby Ave
- 2610 N. Prospect Ave (Champaign Walmart)
- 100 S. High Cross Rd (Urbana Walmart)
- 505 S. Dunlap Ave (Savoy Walmart)
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GITTIT!!! A gleeFUL Benefit for Clif Aldridge: January 16th Jan 10, 2010
Centennial High School
4:00pm Tickets go on sale & raffle/silent auction begin
6:00pm Theatre doors open for general admission seating
7:00pm - 10:00pm GITIT Performance- No pre-sale of tickets, get there early to purchase yours as this event will sell out
- Items to be won at the raffle/silent auction include autographed memorabilia from the Fox TV show "glee", dinner at local restaurants, full body massages, movie passes, tickets to upcoming theater performances, hotel stays, auto service, travel gear, and much, much more!!!
- Special guest performances by Xtension Chords, Cutting Edge, Centennial & Central Choirs, Centennial High School Drum line, and the cast of the upcoming CUTC production of 'Rent'
If you have any questions or would like to donate an item to be used in the silent auction/raffle, please email us at GITIT4Clif@gmail.com - Sad news todayJan 9, 2010
Many of you have relied on updates on Clif's condition from these messages as many have contacted us through this site asking for updates. Clif passed on to our heavenly Father yesterday at 5:12 PM surrounded by his loving family and friends. We will share memorial information as it becomes available. Please keep your prayers focused on his family.
In lieu of flowers donations should go to the Clif Rocks Foundation. Click here to donate.
The News-Gazette: Life Remembered: Alridge lived life at center stage -
Village Inn Pizza Parlor: December 16th Dec 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Village Inn Pizza Parlor in Champaign will be donating 15% of your tab with a SirClificate. Channel 3 will also be coming to Village Inn at 11:30 to do a story on Team C. Bring your friends and family out to have a good time and support a great cause. See you there! Also, the owner of Village Inn purchased both Black and White Out shirts for his employees to wear tomorrow!! How cool is that?
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Team C Anthem! Dec 14, 2009
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Happy Thanksgiving Nov 18, 2009
From Sue Aldridge
Hello all. Well, the next leg of the journey begins tomorrow. Clif is to have 5 weeks of radiation to help with the pain he's experiencing. Dr. Sapiente, at Carle, met with us today. He feels that it will help Clif greatly.
As for clinical trials, Clif and I made a trip up to the University of Chicago to meet with Dr. Undevia (who couldn't have been much over the age of 12, ie...young, positive, brilliant and someone who could talk to Clif honestly and openly about trials and what to expect) There is a trial there in which we are interested. Clif qualifies, and it's a definite possibility. He has a spot right now. It's a target drug, meaning that it's going over something very specific in the cancer cells. This morning we were notified that Sloane-Kittering in NY, has just opened up a new study on MPNST...Clif's cancer. I called today and it's being determined whether or not Clif qualifies for the trial. If he does, we'll be flying out to NY. It's the only trial that is seemingly targeted at MPNST, so that's why it's so good for him. It's either a phase 2 or phase 3 trial, which is also very good. This afternoon we were notified that Moffit, down in Tampa, also agreed to see Clif, although the trials that they have are not quite as specific to MPNST. With all of the trials he has to wait a couple of weeks after finishing the radiation to begin, so it will happen after the beginning of 2010.
It's a beginning however, and we're breathing a bit easier to know that things are beginning to happen. His spirits remain up beat, but that's do mostly because of the wonderful group of friends, of his (and ours) that continue surround him with love and support and won't let him begin to feel down. The emails, the cards and letters that have been sent, truly have helped in the last few days when things seemed to be moving so slowly. He's eating again which is big,...flying remote controlled air planes..thanks Joel, playing the new Call of Duty...I still don't understand that one, and reading some good books, (no Stacy not Scarlet Letter)...you've all been just great. The visits have cheered us all that he's been getting ...and no, I'm not hovering...I let him sit on the couch by himself. ;o)
For those of you not in the Champaign area...this town is utterly amazing. We will never be able to thank you enough for being our rock...more like mountain... on which to hold on to in this difficult time. We are truly blessed.
As soon as we know more about where he might go in January, I'll let you know. ...and to those of you in the NY area...if we come out, I'll for sure let you know...it was on Clif's todo list...going to NY...so maybe...well, maybe it's kismet.
Happy Thanksgiving too all of you. and again, many thanks.much loves -
Za's: November 13th Nov 12, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009 Za's in Champaign (Neil Street and Market Place) will be donating $.75 for every meal purchased when buyers use their Clif Certificate.
- Black Out White Out / Coaches Vs. Cancer: December 18th Nov 12, 2009 Don't miss Black Out White Out / Coaches Vs. Cancer on Friday, December 18, 2009!
- Thank You to Ramshaw Real Estate Nov 4, 2009 Ramshaw Real Estate made a great donation by having employees donate $5.00 each to wear jeans last Friday! Go Team!! "If everyone does what they can, when they can, all will benefit." :)
