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A.J. Ali
- 46, Male
- Malibu, CA
- United States
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Prayer Exchange
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200 Miracles
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Buck Cancer!
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A.J. Ali's Discussions
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Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Extravaganza
May 8, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – Los Angeles Equestrian Center
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Pray for one another -- it's an important part of healing. This group was the inspiration of Kathy Stabile.
Hi Robert :)
I m a 22 year survivor of Hodgkin's and I hope that I can help anyone with Lymphoma in particular and cancer in general.
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- Survivor Status:
- Spouse, Parent, Sibling, Child of a Survivor (includes Adult Children of Survivors), Friend of a Survivor, Lost a Relative to cancer
- About Me:
- The first half of my life has been a pretty cool ride. I've started two pro soccer teams, built and sold a lawn and garden products company, had a few crash and burns and more than a few successes. I served my country honorably for four years in the U.S. Air Force, played for the Air Force Soccer Team, can still remember what it was like to dunk a basketball before my Achilles tendon blew up (it was loud, like a gunshot!), had my music played on the radio and was awarded a Hollywood FAME Award for National Community Service in 2007. Most of all, I've learned that status, money, power and fame are not the things that make a person's life complete.
For the past nine years, I've run Eclipse Sports & Entertainment, LLC, a firm I created to save the world -- and golf for free. So far, we've done a pretty good job, raising more than $4.5 million for charity and counting, helping celebrities learn how to use their celebrity capital in great ways (like helping Carmelo Anthony get involved with violence prevention programs in Baltimore) and opening the eyes of entrepreneurs and corporate execs as to how they can really make a difference in their communities. Boy, there's still a LOT of work to be done in that area. Eclipse also trains people to become golf event consultants. They basically learn how to do what I did for many years quite successfully. It's kind of like cloning, but without all the gooey mess.
I write a celebrity golf column called "On the Tee with A.J. Ali." You can find it in magazines, newspapers and my blog (which I really do need to do a better job of keeping up to date). The On the Tee program is growing and changing in '09. I'm dedicating it to fighting cancer and I'll have many interviews with celebs about what they are doing to help fight cancer. My celebrity friends and I are going to be inviting people to join us at some of the finest golf clubs to play golf and raise funds. The goal: raise $100,000 in '09 for the fight against cancer!
Let's see, what else? Well, I just finished co-authoring a book titled "The True Champion's 30-Day Challenge." It's a Christ-centered sports devotional. For every copy you buy at retail, I'll give one away to someone that can't afford to purchase one. It'll change your life in more ways than one -- you'll be blessed and you'll be a blessing to someone else!
I’ve saved the best for last. My wife Jane and I run a nonprofit called Marathon of Miracles. It's a Christian cancer outreach and wellness organization offering hope for the mind, body and spirit. We are doing wellness education, inspirational programs, benevolence, prayer and more. Part of the "more" is that we hope to establish cancer wellness gardens in cities throughout the world and develop a cancer wellness center in Malibu where best practices in cancer wellness can be developed, documented and shared with the world. Aren't you tired of people around you getting sick with cancer? We are too! Here's a hint. If we can find ways to stop poisoning our bodies, minds and our planet with toxic waste (yes, it comes in many forms from sludge to poisoned waters to steroid-pumped chickens to bad air to food dyes to negative thinking to God knows what else!), we'll find that the cure for cancer is not in medieval treatments like chemo and radiation, but in the desire to eradicate it by not getting it in the first place! For us to find the cure, we first have to find ourselves. That means living lives that are less selfish (Dear smokers: Stop! You're killing people.), more meaningful and more respectful of our environment and more caring for each other. Wow, what a concept. The western sickcare industry won't talk about that though because they can't make as much money off of wellness. They make more money when we get sick.
There's a lot more to my story, just like I'm sure there's a lot to yours. Let's talk about it, you, life, golf (love it!) and the meaning in life. My second half is going to be one heck of a ride!
- Inspirational Quote:
- God bless, be your best and have a great day!
- Website:
- http://www.ontheteewithajali.com
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A.J. Ali's 2009 Thanksgiving Message
Well, it's that time again. For those of you who have known me for more than a year, you know that I have a tradition of asking my friends to take just five minutes out of their super busy schedules (how did we all get sooo busy?) this week to read my annual message of hope and thanksgiving. Although I am sending this out to everyone I know, I hope it touches each and every one of you on a deeply personal level.
This year has been an especially difficult year for many of us. There has been the… Continue
This year has been an especially difficult year for many of us. There has been the… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 9:45pm — 3 Comments
Fixing Sick Care
Most people agree that the American health care system is broken. President Obama gave a speech to the joint house September 9th and here are a few of the points he shared:
"We did not come here just to clean up crisis. We came here to build a future."
"Most Americans are one illness away from bankruptcy."
"There are 30 million people without insurance... Every day, 14,000 more Americans lose their coverage."
"A lady that was about to get a double mastectomy was denied coverage because sh… Continue
"We did not come here just to clean up crisis. We came here to build a future."
"Most Americans are one illness away from bankruptcy."
"There are 30 million people without insurance... Every day, 14,000 more Americans lose their coverage."
"A lady that was about to get a double mastectomy was denied coverage because sh… Continue
Posted on September 10, 2009 at 8:30am — 3 Comments
A Reason For Hope
Most people know the story of Job in the bible, how he went through great trial and tribulation, lost just about everything and finally made it through the other side.
In Job 6:11, Job says: “What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?"
Have you ever thought or said those words? I know I have. I spoke on Saturday in Denver to a group of doctors, nurses and cancer survivors on the topic of surviving, thriving and celebrating life. When I mentione… Continue
In Job 6:11, Job says: “What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?"
Have you ever thought or said those words? I know I have. I spoke on Saturday in Denver to a group of doctors, nurses and cancer survivors on the topic of surviving, thriving and celebrating life. When I mentione… Continue
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment
Happy Easter & Free Food!
Happy Easter Everyone!
No matter what your faith is (or isn't), this heartfelt greeting has deep meaning. No matter what your faith is or isn't, this message is for you.
Easter is a global celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It celebrates Him rising from the dead after giving His life unselfishly for others -- for you. Even if you don't believe in Him, you can relate to the act of unselfishness. It's no coincidence that we celebrate Easter in the Spring because it's a symbol of li… Continue
No matter what your faith is (or isn't), this heartfelt greeting has deep meaning. No matter what your faith is or isn't, this message is for you.
Easter is a global celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It celebrates Him rising from the dead after giving His life unselfishly for others -- for you. Even if you don't believe in Him, you can relate to the act of unselfishness. It's no coincidence that we celebrate Easter in the Spring because it's a symbol of li… Continue
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 8:21am — 1 Comment
Need a Hug?
Those times when you feel like you are all alone, with uncertainly filling your mind and despair filling your heart, know that God is there in that room with you. He's waiting for you to reach out, to cry out, to ask for Him to wrap his arms around you. And He will. You are not alone. There is hope. God loves you! Sometimes He works "solo," and sometimes He works through your friends -- or even strangers. Reach out to Him, and reach out to us. We'll be there for you, praying with you, walking th… Continue
Posted on March 22, 2009 at 7:51am — 1 Comment
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- At 7:48am on March 9, 2010,
Anna Renault said… - Hi FRIEND! Great to be here and look forward to blogging with some other great folks. I see there are a number of "Groups." Do I need to join each one separately? Will investigate this more tomorrow!
HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
- At 12:15pm on March 5, 2010,
Jill Carlier said…
- Thanks so much for the welcome, its so exciting to be the 500th member!!
I got bad news yesterday, that my cancer is back, so I decided to get out of denial and find friends who understand. This looks like a really nice place!
I am just getting my daycare up and running again after having had to close it in 2008 so I am praying for health as long as I can have it. You used to own two soccer teams? wow! where?
Our local team is the Rochester Rhinos, they keep changing players and it makes me sad because my daughter and i make friends with a few of them and then they are sent away.. it seems we can never have a cohesive team with the players changing constantly, I will never understand the concept, you probably would better than me. Anyways, thanks again for the welcome :)
Jill
- At 3:56pm on February 16, 2010,
Davida Oberman said… - Hi AJ, I work with Joanne Asman who sent me your link to "join up". She is the CEO of Fiesta of the Spanish Horse that puts on a horse show at Los Angeles Equestrian Center here in Burbank and a portion of proceeds go to cancer research. Her horse is the "Trojan" horse for USC. Perhaps we can talk to her about allowing you to set up a table at this year's event in May...let me know
- At 4:23pm on February 7, 2010,
Joel said… - Hi AJ, I responded to that and will offer any help I can. Hope you are well friend. We'll have to catch up some time.
- At 6:33pm on January 16, 2010, Patti J. Johnson gave A.J. Ali a gift…
- At 9:53pm on December 24, 2009, Mrs.B.J.Lister gave A.J. Ali a gift…
Dear A.J. and Jane..I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Cure filled New Year. I wish we could meet some time. God Bless you both Barb Lister
- At 6:47am on December 10, 2009,
Jane Ali said…
- Hey Babe,
See you tonight! Can't wait to snuggle it is cold here!
- At 1:51pm on November 25, 2009,
Marie Ennis O'Connor said… - Thank you A.J. for welcoming me to this new community :-)
- At 3:04pm on November 12, 2009,
Tami Michelle said… - Thank you A.J., I was helping Bob Baker organize things for the OVCC Golf Tournament. I have lost several family members to cancer. My Grandfather passed 10 years ago & I still have trouble coping. I am so thankful for this event. I am fitness model/ mom of 4. I would love to help in any way possible to contribute to your events. I was working for Mark Rusin @ The Loop, unfortunately I am no longer there. I told Bob Whatever he needs I'm there to help regardless. Just got word that Dick's Sporting Goods will donate $300.00 in gift certificates, was planning on going to other Sporting Good stores for the remainder that is needed. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of hep to you and Jane. Warmly, Tami Michelle
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“AJ, I'm buying the first 100 for my ministry with the team. This is an excellent resource -- clear, applicable, well written! You and Vera have written one of the most significant and useful devotionals I've seen in a long time. Ravens players and coaches will love this tool for training camp! I'm excited to see it go to print and I'm honored to be a friend of one of the co-authors, a true champion indeed.”
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