Entry #76:
Monday, July 8th: Before I slowly and lethargically readied to leave my slip this morning I thought I’d remind everyone for whom I am dedicating this journey. This update is long overdue.
My nephew, Cameron Buffa unfortunately acquired and continues to battle a rheumatoid disease – dermatomysitis. I’m hoping to help raise awareness on this incurable disease that has no known bacterial or viral cause.
Research to determine its cause(s) is taking place in a number of clinics including John Hopkins, Mayo and The University of Michigan Medicine Program for Clinical Research.
If you are inclined, spread the word for my blog and make a tax deductible donation to one of these research clinics. Two with contact numbers should you consider _
. University of Michigan Medicine for Clinical Research at 734.615.5275
. Muscular Dystrophy Association National Office at 800.572.1717.
Later this morning I hope to be on SiriusXM Channel 6 with Plash Gordon a second time to give his audience an update of my Great Lake circumnavigation effort and Camerons’ disease.
Entry Updated – On Never Too Late prior to embarking, I my phone rang. My immediate attention was needed (Mary was heading south for a month to Dallas to help out our daughter who was about to give birth to our 5th grandchild. I completed taking care of our affairs following three and half hours.
It was near mid-day and not surprisingly the forecasted weather calling for favorable winds was not in evidence. Skies were hazy and there was not a whiff of a breeze. For the most part, winds had been light to non-existent when there were no storms since I entered Lake Michigan. I was not looking forward to sitting out in the middle of the lake motionless being eaten by flies or motoring to my next port. I decided it was going to be another day in the slip and would take this opportunity to finally purchase a spray can to deal with the flies.
That afternoon, I completed my wash, tightened my rigging, picked up a can of Raid while taking a nice walk around Ludingtons’ harbour.
It was 7 pm when I completed my walk. Just enough time to make a meal, check out tomorrows weather forecast – why I do not know – and read a book.
Don’t forget to pass the word everyone! And, thank you in advance.
Never Too Late For 
Awesome your doing this for Cam!!!
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