ALS Event Report 7/3

by red floyd on Jul 4, 2011 12:21 AM PDT

I'm pretty lousy at writing up post-event reports, but I guess I should. During the 7th, we left our seats to go down to the tunnel. I did catch Branyan's HR on the in-stadium TVs (from Howards). After the game, we followed the Legends and celebs out onto the field. To Mayhem, Cupie, and anyone else who was there and may have stayed, we were the second wheelchair to home plate, as seen here:

The Homerun Derby between Timmy and Canseco was won by Canseco (Oh well, you can't have everything). And the Dodger Legends won the softball game (again, you can't have everything). But it was all for a good cause, and it was lots of fun. A couple more pix after the jump.

Mrs red floyd and Hud:

Mrs red floyd, me, and Steve Garvey

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Very Cool!

Mathis is a sign of The Apocalypse.
"And God looked upon The Angels lineup, and, behold, it was corrupt."

by Halo Hurricane on Jul 4, 2011 1:45 AM PDT reply actions

RF:

You and the wife are strong souls.

And I never thought anything would make me like Steve Garvey but this does.

by Rev Halofan on Jul 4, 2011 2:07 AM PDT reply actions

I wish I could've been there today red.

Great pics, but watch Mrs. red floyd, i’m not sure I trust that Steve Garvey. Keep on keepin’ on and best wishes Halo homie. Unlike Rev though, I still don’t like Steve Garvey. ;)

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on Jul 4, 2011 2:11 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the pics, Red.

Man that Steve Garvey has a friggin’ large head!

by Turks Teeth on Jul 4, 2011 4:54 AM PDT reply actions

he's a real life Popeye!

by firebird81 on Jul 4, 2011 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

Captain, there are doubt's...

"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011

by Match Day 5 on Jul 4, 2011 6:05 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for sharing, Red.

You have a beautiful wife and how lucky she is to have such an adoring husband!

by LanaBanana on Jul 4, 2011 6:33 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for sharing

Angels in 2011!

by tanana40 on Jul 4, 2011 7:12 AM PDT reply actions

That is truly awesome!

To see all those celebrities work for such a cause. To see you put yourself and your family out there for all of us to see. Really wish I had gone to the game yesterday. Good work..

And of course its great that the TVs are from Howards.

by homercles on Jul 4, 2011 7:55 AM PDT reply actions

Awesome, brother!

Thanks for sharing the pics.

by firebird81 on Jul 4, 2011 7:58 AM PDT reply actions

thanks RF.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on Jul 4, 2011 8:16 AM PDT reply actions

Love the pic with Rex and your wife Red.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Jul 4, 2011 8:20 AM PDT reply actions

I love this, Red, especially the shot of your wife with Rex.

Thanks for sharing the pictures with us, and I have to add that I admire the two of you immensely.

I realize that Garvey probably looks so much bigger because of the “fish photography trick”, he’s closer to the camera than you two, but dang he must be huge to start with.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 4, 2011 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

He is. He's not so tall, but he is in incredible shape...

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 4, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Great - thanks!

by Rex Fregosi on Jul 4, 2011 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

Awesome pics!

Thanks for sharing them with us

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.

by Quad Fin Rider on Jul 4, 2011 10:07 AM PDT reply actions

great photos Red!

lotsa luv!

I'm an Angels fan

by ladybug on Jul 4, 2011 10:12 AM PDT reply actions

Excellent stuff

Thanks for sharing!

Jeff Mathis Batting Average Watch: .197

by ryanfea on Jul 4, 2011 11:11 AM PDT reply actions

You're welcome.

Weren’t you banned?

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 4, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

'nother place, 'nother time red

Great pics. Too bad no pics with Timmy, but the Hud was there.

by eyespy on Jul 4, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Timmy was there, but I didn't think to get Mrs. red floyd's camera out in time.

I’m an idiot some times.

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 4, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions

The only time I visited the Big "A"

I didn’t start taking pictures until the Big Bang show started, and I was still unsure on how to use the dang thing.

Somethings are meant for memories.

by eyespy on Jul 4, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Thank you for sharing

by JeffJoiner on Jul 4, 2011 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

Stay on target, Red

Nice photos and a great experience to boot

Well, come see a fat old man some time!

by Moondoggy on Jul 4, 2011 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Dude, I gain strength just seeing the two of you bein' strong together.

Thank you.

"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry

by LAASurfin on Jul 4, 2011 10:57 PM PDT reply actions

A great day for the both of you, Red. Thanks for sharing with us.

(And Canseco never played for the Dodgers OR the Halos. He did, however, sign an off-season deal with the Halos back in 2001 but was released in ST. So, in essence, we had to loan the Dodgers their representation in the HR derby, and the Dodgers chose to take a ’roider. And, once again, Salmon got outshined by a ’roider. Yeah, that sounds about right.)

"...the error of age is to believe that experience is a substitute for intelligence." - Lymon Bryson (1888-1959) pulling a Nostradomus on Torii Hunter's baserunning ass.

by Stirrups on Jul 5, 2011 12:39 PM PDT reply actions

Canseco did do some awesome stuff in the derby..

He hit a SOFTBALL over the bullpens into the LF pavillion.

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 5, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome Red Floyd!

Keep up the good work and best wishes to both of you
(You guys look great in Halo red, btw)

by Raaddad on Jul 7, 2011 11:05 AM PDT reply actions

Thoughts, prayers, and general good vibes go out to you and to Mrs. Red Floyd.

There has been so much progress with healing and diseases involving stem cell therapies. I checked the Wikipedia page on ALS, and it doesn’t appear there is any current research to combat this disease involving stem cells. Are there any therapies (stem cell based or otherwise) that hold any promise for Mrs. Red Floyd?

Regardless of any or all of the above, I hope you remain focused on the same qualities that originally attracted you to her (doesn’t appear there’s any doubt on that point).

by sothball on Jul 7, 2011 6:41 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the prayers.

We’re supposed to hear Monday about a clinical trial out of UC Irvine (just down the street from the Big A).

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 7, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope it works out. Keep us posted.

by sothball on Jul 7, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope you heard something positive today.

by cath619 on Jul 11, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, the stem cell research is being done out of Cedars, but it's at least 10 years away, if at all.

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 7, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Just got the news!!!!

Mrs. red floyd is in the trial!!!!

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jul 11, 2011 3:21 PM PDT reply actions

I am sooooo thrilled, happy and excited she has this chance!!

best of luck!

I'm an Angels fan

by ladybug on Jul 11, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

So happy for you and Mrs Red Floyd. I hope you will have a chance to elaborate on the exact therapy, and any progress.

by sothball on Jul 11, 2011 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

yes, details and progress please!

I'm an Angels fan

by ladybug on Jul 11, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Spectacular!

"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry

by LAASurfin on Jul 13, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions