AJ Hounshell

Age 13 @ Diagnosis and Diagnosed 12/11/19
Learn more about below or use the link here: AJ Hounshell

-Watch this video to learn more about his journey: 

-Complete workout between 9/27 - 10/3
-SUBMIT SCORES by Saturday 10/3 11:59 PM

13:00 Min AMRAP 
12 Cal Row 
11m HSW (36ft) 
19 SYNCHRO Alt DB Snatches (50/35)

(Masters: M-RX, M-I=Masters Intermediate, M-S=Masters Scaled)

ROW 

• Athletes may split however

Hand Stand Walk (RX athletes only)

• Athletes may split however
• No minimum work required
• Complete in 9ft segments
• Hands START in front of taped line
• Hands FINISH past the taped line
• Failed 9ft segments must restart at the start of that segment
• Must show control

Bear Crawl (M-RX, M-I, I, M-S, Scaled)

• Athletes may split however
• Complete in 9ft segments
• Hands START in front of taped line
• Feet FINISH past the taped line
• Failed 9ft segments must restart at the start of that segment

Synchronized DB Snatch

• Start and Finish movement together
• Both heads of the dumbbell must touch the ground
• Your free hand must NOT touch the body during movement
• Rep is counted when locked out overhead
• Locked out and vertical/parallel with your head/ear
• Cannot be outside of the shoulder width
• Must alternate hands
• When alternating, DB must NOT be above eye level (safety)

Here is a little bit about AJ from his dad:

What does AJ like to do?  

He loved playing football with his friends at Trinity Christian School. He had never played before and really enjoyed his first year – he should be able to play again in his Junior year of high school.  He also enjoyed throwing the discus in track – he should be able to do that again next year. He is awesome with Lego building, especially when it comes to Star Wars. He loves everything Star Wars! He likes to watch YouTube and TikTok videos, and hang with friends.

How old is AJ?  

13

Where does he go to school? 

He goes to Trinity Christian School, although he is currently enrolled in the homebound program through Laura Bush Middle School – he should be able to resume at Trinity in the fall!

What does AJ want others to know about him? 

That he is a Christian, that he likes to encourage others to do their best, and that he tries to be a good friend

How did you find out he had Leukemia? 

The week before Thanksgiving last year, he started running a fever that would never fully resolve.  He complained of being tired, but we didn’t think much of that because he was getting to school at 6:30 am for sports. We took him to the doctor on two separate occasions where he tested negative for Strep and flu.  Everyone just assumed it was a viral infection. After all, there were many other kids missing school around that time due to similar symptoms.  However, the day after taking him to a walk-in clinic, he woke up with a heart rate of about 150 beats/minute and was having a little trouble breathing.  We got him into his regular pediatrician the same day, who noticed his liver was enlarged and tender.  She ordered blood work.  The next day while on our way to Amarillo to watch his sister play basketball, we received a call from the pediatrician telling us that we needed to head to the hospital and meet with a hematologist because of the blood work results.  That evening, several more tests were run, and we were told that he was likely sick because of 1) Mono, 2) Leukemia, or 3) Bone marrow failure.  Advanced blood testing was needed before a definitive diagnosis could be given.  We received that the next day.

What is his date of diagnosis? 

December 11, 2019 – Acute B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This is known as “ALL” – several weeks later, it was further diagnosed as a more rare version called “hypodiploid” B-Cell ALL

(B-cell ALL with hypodiploidy (the leukemia cells have fewer than 44 chromosomes [normal cells have 46])

AJ was born and raised in Lubbock and his older sister, Ava, is 15 and a freshman at Lubbock Cooper.  She is a great athlete and plays both volleyball and basketball.  His parents, Troy and Denay, are both physical therapists.

#AJForcesOutCancer  #AJHasTheForce  #TheForce  #TheFordceisJesus  #AJStrong

Claire Dowd

Claire is a feisty 22-month-old, who loves puzzles, reading books, painting with watercolors, and of course Frozen. Claire currently lives in Hawaii with her mom, dad, and big sister. Claire’s mom and dad are both originally from Texas but are currently stationed in Hawaii thanks to dad being a pilot in the USAF.

Claire’s mom and dad noticed her abdomen was hard on the right side under her rib cage on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 1st. Wednesday morning she was seen by her pediatrician who immediately sent her for an ultrasound which revealed a large mass on her liver. 

Claire has just begun her cancer journey. She was diagnosed with a rare Stage 2 liver cancer, Hepatoblastoma on September 3, 2020, at 22 months old. Only 1% of pediatric cancer cases, hepatoblastomas are responsive to treatment including chemo and surgery. Claire has started chemo to shrink the tumor. Surgery will follow and possibly additional chemo after surgery.

Claire will be receiving treatment at Tripler Army Medical Center and will hopefully be done with treatment by the beginning of 2021.

#childhoodcancer, #toughasnails, #tan, #childhoodcancerwarrior, #hero, #fightlikeakid, #beatcancer, #morethan, #gogold, #betoughasnails

For Time

Cash in: 
30 DB Box step up & over 

6 Rounds: 
10 Push Jerks  
18 TTB 
18 Bar Facing Burpees 

Cashout:
30 DB Box step up & over

**Claire was born 10/18/2018

FOR TIME - Complete Part 1 straight into Part 2
-Record Time after each part for tiebreaker
-Complete workout between 9/27 - 10/3
*SUBMIT SCORES by Saturday 10/3 11:59 PM
*Split Reps however you want

Part 1: Diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) on 3/3/16

3 Rounds
- 3 BMU
- 16 HPC 

Part 2: Completed treatment "Rang the bell" 5/14/19

5 Rounds 
- 14 Thrusters 
- 19 CTB

**Division breakdowns

Questions: kellie.toughasnails@outlook.com

Be sure to read more about Jack on our webpage! 

How do I submit my score? 

Jacob Ibarra 
Jacob's mom knew something was wrong when he couldn't walk one day. He is known to be a strong young man and has endured many life challenges already. 

This workout has 2 parts, the cash-in is to replicate his exhaustion and the workout is to remind us to be strong like Jacob.  Get ready for some heavy DL. 

Complete & Submit Workout between 10/4-10/10 11:59 pm

Cash In:

5 Minute Row for Max CAL

Straight into

12 Minute AMRAP: 
8 Deadlifts 
21 Box Jump Overs 

*Split Reps however you’d like 

Jonathan Hester

“Jonathan Hester is a bouncy, silly 5-year old who loves his family, his Legos, and his hair that’s grown back. Two days after Christmas 2017, he stopped breathing. Jonathan was revived and brought to Covenant Children’s where he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. A grapefruit-sized tumor was crushing down on his lungs and heart. Miraculously, he survived that first day as well as many more challenges down the road; infections, loss of blood protein, slow tumor response to chemo, 200+ days in the hospital, and learning to walk, talk, and eat again.”

“We have seen such healing and restoration in Jonathan. He gets to start preschool this month, which is such a dream come true that he has longed for but didn’t have the immunity for previously. The Hester family is so thankful for the support, love, and prayers from friends, family, caregivers, and former strangers. The community has meant everything to us, and God has been good to us!”

Please keep Jonathan and his family in your prayers. You can follow his journey here: Prayers for Jonathan Hester

Jonathan stopped breathing 2 days after Christmas and spent many days in the hospital.  He had to learn to walk, talk, and eat again.

This workout will be painful and difficult to catch your breath.  You will likely have a hard time walking afterward.

For Time

200 DU/400 Singles
Into 
6 Rounds: 
15/12 Cal Bike 
25 WB Shots 
Into
200 DU/400 Singles 

Serenity Edmondson

Born October 7th, 2015, Serenity’s favorite colors are pink and purple.  She loves to paint, play games, and fly in planes!  She lives in Big Spring with her mom and 2 siblings.  Serenity was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 3, 2019, at the age of 5.  She will receive treatment at Covenant Children's for about 2-3 years for this type of Leukemia and they anticipate the last day of treatment to be October 17, 2021.  She is adjusting and handling treatment well so far.

Mom (Chasity) says “She has always been a positive little girl and she will never let anything get in her way.”

Did you know Serenity loves to fly! Let's bring that barbell overhead and find your 3 rep max. 

In 8 Minutes Both Partners find 

3 Rep Max OH Squat / Front Squat

*you can use the rig