AllonFS

**Craig** · 16 May 2007, 16:39 (Ref:1914773)

One of our regular party of visitors to Le Mans, and occasional poster on this forum, AllonFS, has very sadly had to drop out this year due to medical reasons. His wife, Jo, asked me to put a brief thread up on here to explain the situation. I couldn't really work out how to word it so forgive me for posting her note to me verbatim:

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Hi Craig

Its Jo here, Allon's wife. I know Mike has talked with you about Al, but he asked me to contact you himself aswell.

Al's pretty ill at the moment with APL leukaemia, but the prognosis is hopeful. He has finished his 1st course of chemo which is currently hitting him hard, and then he has another 3 cycles of chemo in the next 6 months. They then expect a 6 month convalescence period. There is a small chance he wont respond to the treatment but the Drs are all very positive about Allon's full recovery.

He has requested that you put a brief thread on the le mans forum to explain what has happened to him. One of the things he is most ****ed off about is missing Le Mans this year, however he is hopeful to make a return next year!

Thanks, Craig
Jo

I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Allon a speedy return to good health. I look forward to welcoming him back into our group for our return in 2008 and I am sure you'll all look forward to joining us to toast his return!

paul-collins · 16 May 2007, 17:06 (Ref:1914793)

Craig, we'll make you the official bearer of well-wishes.

Drat, had hoped he'd make it for the tenths meeting; I've so many members who I had wanted to put faces and voices to names. Pass on my condolences/high hopes if you will...

**Craig** · 16 May 2007, 17:10 (Ref:1914796)

Yeah, he's really down that he can't make it also. It'll sure seem odd without him keeping us under control! I look forward to him returning next year but, for this year, you'll have to make do with meeting me I'm afraid!!

paul-collins · 16 May 2007, 17:20 (Ref:1914804)

I'm afraid too.

**Aysedasi** · 16 May 2007, 17:42 (Ref:1914817)

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Originally Posted by Craig

I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Allon a speedy return to good health. I look forward to welcoming him back into our group for our return in 2008 and I am sure you'll all look forward to joining us to toast his return!

I most certainly do! As with most of the posters here in Sportscars, Allon and I were 'electronic' correspondents before finally meeting at Le Mans - several times in recent years. In fact, I do believe it was me who introduced Allon to Craig as a potential travelling buddy a few years back?

I for one will be looking forward to seeing Allon back at the meeting at whatever tree in the Village we christen as the Ten Tenths tree in 2008! Get well soon mate!

**FIRE** · 16 May 2007, 17:54 (Ref:1914824)

I hope you recover soon.

rdjones · 16 May 2007, 18:34 (Ref:1914860)

I would like to send my best wish's as well. I watched quite a lot of the race with him back in 2003 when we both travelled down by Coach, before we found our travelling buddy's to make the trip to Le Mans a little longer.

I look forward to seeing him back with use at the 2008 Le Mans get together.

Truckosaurus · 16 May 2007, 18:39 (Ref:1914867)

Best Wishes to Allon and his family.

SALEEN S7R · 16 May 2007, 18:41 (Ref:1914870)

Indeed get well soon Allon.

Mal · 16 May 2007, 21:10 (Ref:1914948)

This subject is close to my heart at the moment, life can be cruel. Please get well Allon and I am sure we will all be welcoming you back to LeMans in due course

**Bentley03** · 17 May 2007, 05:22 (Ref:1915081)

Very sorry to hear your news. Chin up Allon, think positive and get well soon!

We shall raise a glass to you at Le Mans this year, but don't you dare miss another meeting!

TimD · 17 May 2007, 08:40 (Ref:1915177)

Allon, you're one of life's genuine good guys. I can only express my heartfelt best wishes for you and for a swift recovery. You were so quick to show your concern and your sympathy over my long-term illness, so now that I'm on top of mine, I'll return the sympathy and express my sincere hope that you get on top of this quickly. Here's to an awesome comeback at La Sarthe in 2008.

ss_collins · 17 May 2007, 09:00 (Ref:1915192)

Whats his favourite team?

Pilgrimage · 17 May 2007, 10:03 (Ref:1915236)

Best wishes - swift and full recovery to you Al.
You'll have to make do with Motors TV this year!
Pilg.

Suze · 17 May 2007, 11:07 (Ref:1915267)

Sorry to hear that Allon, remember meeting you last year. All the best. See you back for the tenths meeting next June I hope!

The Badger · 17 May 2007, 19:07 (Ref:1915547)

Best of luck to you Allon ..... I'll have a Marguez for ya

bernard b · 17 May 2007, 19:23 (Ref:1915566)

best wishes to Allon, one of the nicest chap I ever met in Le Mans

**PascaLM** · 18 May 2007, 08:03 (Ref:1915829)

All my wishes for the best recovery.
Hello to James.

Hursty · 18 May 2007, 20:31 (Ref:1916276)

To all the people who have replied to this thread....
Allon expresses his sincerest thanks to you all. I visited Allon in hospital last night (Thursday), and he was amazed at the response. I know he has met most of you guys over the last eight years, including introducing me to Le Mans in 2005. I met some of you at the Tens-Tenths meeting, whilst staying with Craig in 'that motor home' and the opposite end of the scale, TimD in his one man tent!
Seriously, we all know where Allon would want to be, but circumstances have cruelly meant his passion has to wait a year. He is fighting well and fingers crossed will be back in 2008. I endeavour to keep you posted as required.
Regards, Mike. (Hursty)

**Aysedasi** · 18 May 2007, 23:17 (Ref:1916357)

Thanks very much for the update Mike.

AllonFS · 22 May 2007, 12:13 (Ref:1918716)

Just a quick thank you to everyone for their kind messages. I have been allowed out for a couple of hours, (feel like a prisoner on home release) and so I wanted just to say hi.

I have had my first load of chemotherapy, as pleasant as you would imagine

and will probably have at least another 3 loads over the next few months depending on progress. So far so good, but it is going to be a long road to (hopeful) recovery.

Will really miss Le Mans this year, still in a major sulk about that, but here's to a non-Audi victory. Even though I know they won't win, I'll be following Pescarolo again as the team which represents the LM spirit for me. So allez Henri and I'll try to post here from time to time to keep you up to date with my progress, (as long as people don't mind me using the forum for that).

All the best and enjoy the beer, wine and merguez on my behalf.
Allon

**Aysedasi** · 22 May 2007, 12:20 (Ref:1918724)

Lovely to hear from you Allon. I'll be cheering for Henri with you and I'll happily have a merguez for you too. You can be sure that we will all raise a glass (or two

) to you with our hopes for your full and speedy recovery when we meet (somewhere) in the Village.

We will see you in that same place in 2008. (That's an order, not a request.......

)

The Badger · 23 May 2007, 01:19 (Ref:1919182)

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Originally Posted by AllonFS

Will really miss Le Mans this year, still in a major sulk about that,

Well , good luck ..... one point that might put a smile on your face is .....

At least you wont have to suffer the annual case of Montazuma's revenge at Le Mans !!!

**Aysedasi** · 23 May 2007, 07:25 (Ref:1919299)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Well , good luck ..... one point that might put a smile on your face is .....

At least you wont have to suffer the annual case of Montazuma's revenge at Le Mans !!!

Touching lots of wood, not a problem for me since 1987...... I find that avoiding saucisse and having a plentiful supply of Lomotil keeps Montezuma at bay........

The Badger · 23 May 2007, 10:56 (Ref:1919454)

I know Ayse ..... but I do enjoy the odd french sausage !!!

I reckon its the heat meself ?