I'm jumping out of a plane to fight global cancer!!!

Hi everyone,
We all know effects of cancer. Some of us might have had it ourselves--others might have watched someone they know or love fight for their life to survive this disease. On August 21 or 22 (depending on weather conditions) I will be jumping out of a plane at 13,500 feet above Pennsylvania soil. I'm not doing this because I'm crazy (even though that's debatable), but I'm doing it for a cause and for people who are braver than I am--those fighting with cancer. I will be jumping on behalf of the LIVESTRONG Foundation and their fight to beat cancer. This foundation hits home with me and now it's my turn to do something and stand up to help those who are fighting for their lives. I hope I get the support I need to help me reach my goal of $5,000 for the foundation by the time I jump. This is very humbling experience and I hope you can all be a part of this with me. Anything you can donate for this cause will go directly to helping fight this disease. Your donation is tax-deductible for cancer research. No matter the amount, large or small, YOU can help save a life. Please help me in my journey to help others who need us and click on the link below which will take you to my webpage where you can make a donation. Thank you all for your continued support and in believing in me to help make a difference in this world! Please feel free to pass this email along to friends and family as well. The more people that know, the more help we have in fighting cancer.

www.livestrong.org/grassroots2010/mattweik

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What's happenin???

Man, what an amazing past couple days it has been (even with the lack of sleep that I have been getting). I got back in town on Sunday after I finished things up out at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. I finished off my Arnold review for Physique Magazine and sent that off for the April issue which was pretty cool to work on. I just found out I'm now officially a writer for Muscle and Strength and my first feature is up on their website. Then on top of that my boy, Kris Gethin from Bodybuilding.com, shot me an email and it looks like in my spare time I'm now controlling all of the content for the personal trainer of the month as well as the gym of the month. How cool is that? I am so blessed to have an amazing full-time job with MET-Rx, the supplement company that I've always wanted to work for and who I love. They are my everyday 9-5 and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I work with some amazing and talented individuals with the company. Then after my day is done on the road, I end up at my house or a hotel room (if I'm on the road) to work on some side stuff which keeps me busy (and out of trouble) at night. I am grateful for all the opportunities that have come into my life and appreciate everyone who is in my life. You guys are what keeps me going and I love you all.

2010 Arnold Classic is over!!!!!

I gotta say it was definitely a long week/weekend but in the end I had a lot of fun! It was great meeting some friends, fans, and admirers. Putting a face to some of the interviews I have done was also pretty cool. I got to present 2 days while there and met up with some good people who I presented with last year as well. My time off the stage was spent at the MET-Rx booth. Time seemed to fly since the last Arnold Classic so before I know it I'll be back in Columbus on stage and at the booth again. If you missed out on this years show and expo, definitely make plans now to be there--you will not be disappointed. The whole festival that weekend was incredible with tons of different events going on all day long. You can check out seminars, speakers, presentations, and much much more. I highly recommend booking travel now or you will not find a hotel. I have tons of pictures up on my Facebook page for you to check out and also on my website (www.mattweik.com) so check them out!!! See you at the Arnold next year!!!