08/06/2019
Café DAX is proud and honored to thank our incredible athlete, Patrick Michel, for his unyielding determination and perseverance in running over 3,200 KM during our "One Run for One Life event" held on the Café DAX terrace between June 1 - July 31.
Through injury and unrelenting heat, Patrick was unstoppable and helped us raise almost $10,000 to support our honoree, Derek Johnston. Derek is battling cancer for which he is being treated with an experimental medication program. This inspiring event could not have been a success without the public and the countless customers - friends of Café DAX, who donated generously. With your support, we have accomplished and will continue to accomplish our mission of helping Derek extend his life with treatment and care.
Again, thank you for your gracious support and celebration of this meaningful event. Our friends from BTC films have been producing a documentary, so stay tuned!
For those who didn’t have the opportunity to donate yet, we ask you once again for your generosity by donating today.
Thank you for all your donations and the ones to come!
To make a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
07/30/2019
DAY 60—THE RUN MAY BE OVER BUT NOT THE BATTLE!
Today may be the 60th and the last official day of running for Patrick, but it’s definitely not Derek’s last day for battling cancer. Derek still needs your donations to help prolong his life and to offer him a better quality of living. Your donations help prolong Derek’s life by buying him time to complete the experimental treatment that is keeping him alive.
Since the treadmill is still out of order and couldn’t be fixed before the run is over, Patrick Michel is running his last marathons on Outremont roads today and tomorrow instead of running on the treadmill at Café DAX. (He decided to add a day 61 to his challenge!) If ever you catch him running on the road, give him two thumbs up for completing his amazing run of over 3 000 km to raise awareness on Derek Johnston battle for life!
Thank you for all your donations and the ones to come!
STAY TUNED! More exciting activities are coming to DAX to continue the quest on helping Derek!
=> To make a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
Click here to support Life-Saving Treatment for Derek Johnston organized by Derek Johnston
In October 2016, my brother Derek was diagnosed with stage 4 non clear cell kidney cancer, which has a low survival rate – but this story is set to have a happy ending, with your help! Please read on!  ABOUT DEREK Derek lives in San Diego, CA. He had a successful career in Marketing...
07/25/2019
PATRICK IS BACK ON TRACK!
1000's of kilometers ran and the treadmill, unfortunately, "broke". Not to worry, no roadblocks will affect Patrick's unrelenting dedication to raising money for Derek and finish is running journey so for the past few days, Patrick hit the road until the treadmill was fixed this morning. Come back to Café DAX and encourage Patrick Michel in the last 5 days of his journey!
Improve Derek Johnston's quality of life by donating today!
- Challenge details: www.onerunforonelife.com
- Make a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
07/18/2019
DAY 47 of the 5 000 km "One run for one life" challenge!
Patrick is feeling great even though it’s getting harder and harder to stay focused. The human body is an amazing machine, it struggles, it adapts, and it gets stronger. Overcoming the mind is, however, the biggest challenge of all, so is Derek's fight to regain his health!
=> Encourage Patrick Michel to reach his goal of raising $ 50 000$ by donating today!
- Challenge details: www.onerunforonelife.com
- To make a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
07/13/2019
2057 KM RUN IN 42 DAYS SO FAR! ! HELP PATRICK RAISE MONEY!
A lot of you already know Patrick Michel has been running up to 84 km almost every day on a treadmill on Café DAX’s terrace for more than a month to raise money and awareness to the critical condition of Derek Johnston affected with Stage 4 non-clear cell kidney cancer. When Patrick goes back home after an 84 km run to rest, Derek doesn’t have the same luxury. He fights relentlessly, day in day out, to stay alive. Now that’s courage! That’s endurance!
YOUR DONATIONS ARE CRUCIAL in helping Derek go the distance in his treatment. A mere $10 donation will go a long way in improving Derek’s living conditions!
THANK YOU FOR DONATING TODAY!
https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
www.onerunforonelife.com
07/09/2019
DAY 37 and 38 - 134km COMPLETED IN 2 DAYS UNDER AN OVERWHELMINGLY HOT SUN AND PERSISTING INJURY.
More than 3 marathons completed by Patrick Michel in 2 days on the Café DAX terrace despite the overwhelming hot weather and persisting injuries. It was to be expected that running between 40 km and 84 km a day would bring some setbacks, but none of them seem to discourage Patrick from running to help extend Derek Johnston's life! Your donations and encouragements are essential to help Patrick and Derek overcome their challenges!
https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
www.onerunforonelife.com
# 500kmonatreadmill
JOUR 37 et 38 - 134km COMPLÉTÉS EN 2 JOURS SOUS UN SOLEIL ACCAMBLANT ET DES BLESSURES QUI PERDURENT.
Plus de 3 marathons de complétés en 2 jours pour Patrick Michel sur la terrase du Café DAX malgré le soleil accablant et des blessures qui perdurent. Il était à prévoir que courir entre 40 km et 84km par jour allait apporter son lot d'embuches, mais aucunes d'elles ne semblent décourager Patrick à courir pour aider à prolonger la vie de Derek Johnston ! Vos encouragements et vos dons sont essentiels pour aider à surmonter les défis de Patrick et Derek !
https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
www.unecoursepourunevie.com
07/06/2019
DAY 36 - 1671 KM RAN SO FAR FOR DEREK!
After running 40 km this morning in the rain and insane humidity, Patrick Michel takes a much-deserved breather with his Cliff bar and a DAX coffee. Pass by Café DAX, have a latte and encourage Patrick in his challenge to raise money! www.arunforalife.com
https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
07/04/2019
Day 34 - THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES UNDER A HOT DAY!
Another day under the sun and Patrick was in shape more than ever! Mother Nature did not make it easy for him with a 33C temperature. In the crushing heat, Patrick did not let himself be discouraged and ran 42 km (1 marathon). This is a huge accomplishment considering the weather conditions. Come back tomorrow morning at 8h o'clock sharp to encourage Patrick at Café DAX!
Jour 34 – LE DÉFI SE POURSUIT SOUS UNE JOURNÉE CHAUDE ET HUMIDE !
Une autre journée sous le soleil et Patrick était en forme plus que jamais ! Mère nature ne lui a toutefois pas rendu la tâche facile avec un mercure à 33C. Sous l’écrasante chaleur, Patrick ne s’est toutefois pas laissé décourager et a couru 42 km (1 marathon). Ceci relève de l’exploit considérant les conditions météo. Revenez encourager Patrick demain matin dès 8h sur la terrasse du Café DAX
07/04/2019
JOUR 450 (et quelques poussières) de traitements
LES TUMEURS RÉGRESSENT TOUJOURS !
Plus d’un an passé depuis le début des traitements en immunothérapie et Derek enregistre toujours une diminution de ses tumeurs. Plus vous encouragez Patrick dans son défi par vos dons, plus vous permettez à Derek de prolonger sa vie ! Un simple don de 5$ offre 1h de qualité de vie supplémentaire à Derek !
Vous pouvez faire vos dons sur la page Gofundme de Derek : https://www.gofundme.com/lifesaving-treatment-for-derek-johnston
Ou sur la page le la course : www.unecoursepourunevie.com
Click here to support Life-Saving Treatment for Derek Johnston organized by Derek Johnston
In October 2016, my brother Derek was diagnosed with stage 4 non clear cell kidney cancer, which has a low survival rate – but this story is set to have a happy ending, with your help! Please read on!  ABOUT DEREK Derek lives in San Diego, CA. He had a successful career in Marketing...
07/01/2019
Jour 31. Aujourd'hui s'annonce une longue et chaude journée. Le Café Dax est ouvert. Venez y prendre un café ou une glace ! Venez encourager Patrick !
Nous avons besoin de votre aide pour lever les fonds pour Derrek. Soyez gentils et partagez cette publication sur vos réseaux !!
Si vous n'avez pas encore lu notre site Web, profitez de cette incroyable journée pour y jeter un coup d'oeil :-) https://www.unecoursepourunevie.com/
06/29/2019
Incroyable, la 29ieme journée est commencée !!!! Venez encourager Patrick Michel au Café DAX
Encouragez la cause sur https://www.unecoursepourunevie.com/