We do a lot as a group. There's the monthly meetings where we have speakers and special programs on things like diets. Then there's picnics, the Christmas banquet.

Football features two of the worst aspects of American life, violence and committee meetings.

Football incorporates the two worst elements of American society: violence punctuated by committee meetings.

I think most of the patients know it's coming. I know I did. It usually hits the spouse or family the hardest.

It's a very touchy situation. You have to go in with a positive attitude, through. They've got enough pressure on them.

There's been a lot of ups and downs and a lot of meetings. When you consider this has been an all-volunteer effort, it's a good feeling to know we've met this milestone. Owning the building is a big feather in our cap. But it's still an uphill battle.