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James Chippendale is president of CSI Entertainment Insurance, one of the country’s largest entertainment and sports insurance brokers and has worked on events;featuring some of the world’s top entertainers including Lollapalooza, Global Gathering, Ultra Music Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival and concerts featuring Gwen Stefani, REM, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ludacris, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Bob Dylan, Motley Crue, Nelly, and Coldplay. James also provides risk management for some of the world’s top athletes including Lance Armstrong and the Discovery Channel Cycling Team.
In March of 2000, James was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukemia. His doctors gave him a 50% chance of survival but after three rounds of intense chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant from a German donor, James came back healthier and stronger and ready to join the battle in helping those who helped him.
James devotes a great deal of his time to "the cause" - the need for more cancer research dollars and providing patients in need with the same opportunity that he had: access to quality doctors and funding for treatments and medications. He has brought attention to the issue with appearances on ABC and Fox News, highly unusual forums such as The Howard Stern Radio and TV show as well as being a noted speaker for Leukemia and Bone Marrow Foundations Worldwide.
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Hello my good man James! I have been thinking about you as you count down this great journey you are about to conquer in Mt. Everest. You never cease to amaze me. You are such an inspiration to me and the people that have the privilege to call you a true friend. Bless you and all your fellow Trekkers. I’m so sorry that I can not be there with you in body but I will be there in spirit. I can’t wait to see the video and pics. Have a blast!
October 2nd, 2007 | #
Chip! How amazing that this journey is finally here - congratulations to you for all of your hard work in putting together this incredible event. We will be thinking about you and all of the other trekkers and will be tracking your progress. Can’t wait to see you when you pass through LA on your way back from conquering Everest! Much love to you friend, you are an inspiration. xoxo Noelle + Logan
October 7th, 2007 | #
Jim - I have always admired your attitude and approach to life. I will be smiling knowing you are at the top of the world,deservingly so!
I wish you a great experience and much success on your goal! -J
October 8th, 2007 | #
Chip - I am so proud of you! Meeting you has been one of the blessings in my life. Take care on your journey … but most of all … have fun and create memories that will stay with you all of your life. I’ll be following your trek. Big hug, Vicki
October 8th, 2007 | #
Chip, I want you to know how inspiring your journey has been for me and how proud I am to know you (pre and post-transformation ;-). I’m sending much love, encouragement, and gratitude for the extraordinary cause you are engaged in. Warmly, Brett
October 9th, 2007 | #
…thinking of you. I am so proud of you and the journey on which you will begin tomorrow! You have worked so hard, and it has finally come to fruition. This is a life changing event, and I cant wait to see you on the other side! I miss you!…awaiting your return to start fresh.
October 10th, 2007 | #
Chip:
I am soooo proud of you! I will log on every day and check the progress. You are one of those people in life that are making a difference.
Your buddy….L
(PS: Dress warm:-)
October 10th, 2007 | #
Jim - best of luck to you and your fellow trekkers. I think of and speak frequently and fondly of your challenge and successes. You are a true inspiration for not only what you have overcome, but also by harnessing your positive energy for the well being of others. Take Care!
Your friend always..SD
October 10th, 2007 | #
Chip
Molly & I are in Tucson,AZ and are friends of your Grandmother, Dorothy Larson & are passing along a message from her. She is SO excited about this endevor that you are on and is so proud! We are trying to get her hooked up with a computer while you’re on your trek, so she can see what this is all about. She sends all her love and knows that this has been Such an insiration you are!!!!!
Chris
October 12th, 2007 | #
Hey Brother !!! Sorry I had the KBIC Charity obligation - passion to do well can spread you thin as the air you’re breathing right now, I’m sure. Good lick, do well and KBIC is watchin’ you guys - take care of Christine and I’ll see you next time around !!!!!!
October 19th, 2007 | #
Chip,
WOW! I have been following your journey through the papers…pretty inspiring! 30 years ago when we went to the Stray Cats concert, I never thought you would be hanging out with Slim on a mountain! I would love to catch up with you sometime. Good luck and God Bless…
-Jeff
October 23rd, 2007 | #
I log on every day to see how it is going for you all. What an inspiration you and all your fellow trekkers are!! I ran across these quotes over the past week and you came to mind……..
“Your calling is where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” - Frederick Buechner
“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” - Nelson Mandela
Best of luck to you!!
October 24th, 2007 | #
JC,
I fondly recall you trekking through our old neighborhood on your Mongoose bike at nine years old - a total road warrior & now look at you! Overcoming leukemia and hiking
Mt. Everest! Cancer touches so many of our lives & you are truly making a significant impact through the creation of your foundation. We are all thinking of you & send our love – Rich, the boys, my family, Sheri, Sheila, etc… Congratulations! I am truly honored and privileged
to have you as a friend in my life. Blessing to you & all of your fellow trekkers! Love, Ariane
October 26th, 2007 | #
hiyya james
welcome back to kathmandu
October 27th, 2007 | #
Chip - Respect!!!! Call me when you get back to Deutschland…
October 28th, 2007 | #
dear james
it was really great of you & the team to choose nepal and everest ………
‘really appreciate it !
dhanyabad (thank you)! dhanyabad (thank you)!dhanyabad (thank you)!
loads & loads of good wishes !
yogeshwar (yogi)
October 31st, 2007 | #
did you see the piece i did for the KTM Post? If you haven’t could you please mail me. I lost your mail ad.
November 1st, 2007 | #
James! Welcome back and congratulations on this amazing and inspiring feat. I look forward to celebrating with you in person and to hearing first hand how made this dream a reallity. I know there will be more feats in the future and I hope to be in the number. Once again, you have made a very material contribution to your community!
November 7th, 2007 | #