It’s no surprise to me that the number of skin cancer cases are increasing. People love to lay out in the hot sun and often forget to put on their sunscreen. Plus they now tan all year long just to look bronzed. Don’t take the “It won’t happen to me attitude.” Not to long after I lost my father, my mother was diagnosed with skin cancer, the most dangerous and deadly kind, melanoma. She discovered it and has since had melanoma three times on her body. I am so grateful she is alive today but she is super careful in the sun, protected head to toe everyday. The reason for the melanoma is exposure from when she was young through her adult years and not wearing sunscreen . This is why I choose to be cautious and not reckless with my health and I encourage others to do the same.
Hawks Victory Parade
“It’s too Hot Baby.” One of the many theme songs blaring today at the Blackhawks Rally at Michigan and Wacker. Fitting for today’s scorching temperatures which didn’t stop hundreds of thousands of fans from filling the streets just to catch a glimpse of their beloved team parade down Washington Street in a double decker bus. It was a spectacular celebration for Chicago as the team hasn’t won the National Championship since 1961. I talked with many enthusiastic fans along the route as I set out at 9am to capture the intense build up to the festivities. People traveled from other cities just to take part. 200,000 pounds of red recyclable paper confetti dropped from the sky as it all wrapped up with rowdy speeches and before the rain came pouring down just after 1pm. Many fans had poured into the streets from the bars the night before and I witnessed several arrests for disorderly conduct. Chicago Fire officials told me about 60 people suffered from heat exhaustion, 25 transported to area hospitals. My guess is those figures may be higher when the city releases them later today. The mayor says taxpayers won’t have to pick up the clean-up tab, private funding is there. In all a fantastic way to honor the team, so deserving, and a positive sign for our great city..Go Hawks.
Family Dinner at Hub51
Great night. Hawks playing the flyers and my brother-in-law Bruce is celebrating his 49th b-day. He doesn’t look a day over 35 and I’m impressed he’s gearing up for a half marathon. Must be all the yoga my sister Lisa makes him do, he’s become an even better runner. Tonight we dined at Hub51, the place packed, the food awesome, but the best part being with my family. I’m so lucky to have a great sister, brother-in-law and awesome niece and nephew. Alex and Joey you rock. Family time is the best time. Bruce Cohen CEO of Wrightwood Capital..your a best friend. Here’s to many more great b-day’s. Cheers.