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we all got to do some drooling 
at papas yesterday.
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09-20-2009 | 11:21 PM
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did anybody attend this?
Boat racing legend battling for his life
Jerry Davis, 68, a veteran speed boat racer and Montgomery County figurehead, stands beside one of his race boats at his shop near Lake Conroe. Davis is battling pancreatic cancer, and friends and family will host a barbecue benefit for him from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Papa’s on the Lake, located at 14632 Texas 105 W.
By Elliott Cochran
Updated: 09.19.09
A local speed boat racer and figurehead in the Lake Conroe community has endured his share of broken bones and injuries, but the 68-year-old daredevil now faces a fight for his life.
Jerry Davis, a 38-year veteran of boat racing and the owner of Conroe Fiberglass on 105 West, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May. Chemotherapy treatments have forced him to modify his lifestyle, but he said he has taken on the challenge with the same competitive spirit that forged his legacy racing flat-bottom boats.
Davis is receiving shots and chemotherapy treatments every two weeks but said the side effects of the medicine have not compromised the strength of his spirit.
Davis’ family and friends will host a benefit to offset the expenses of his treatment from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Papa’s on the Lake, located at 14632 Texas 105 W.
Barbecue, live and silent auctions and entertainment will be available, and Davis will be in attendance.
“These treatments are just another stepping stone to get healed up; I plan to beat this cancer,” he said. “Getting a chance to see everyone on Saturday will be uplifting and it will be great to see them come out to support me.”
Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas, and its cause is not known. Those who smoke, suffer from diabetes or are over the age of 60 are more susceptible to the cancer.
Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early. Because it typically spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, it’s a leading cause of cancer death.
It can only be cured when caught in the early stages before it spreads, and it is very hard to control with current treatments.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that that 42,470 men and women (21,050 men and 21,420 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009, and 35,240 men and women will die from the disease. The median age of diagnosis is 72.
Davis, a north Houston native, started racing circle boats in 1971, and his love of fast cars and the allure of reaching speeds faster than an automobile intrigued him.
Davis honed his craft on the water and took home the first of his Southern Drag Boat Association High Points Championships in 1985, winning additional titles in 1994-97, 1999, 2005 and 2008.
He was the High Points Champ Runner Up in 1988 and 2006 but received his greatest achievement in 1998 when he took home the IHB World Championship title.
Through the course of his career, he has seen the industry change, implementing 3,000-horsepower motors capable of reaching speeds in excess of 160 mph and reaching 4Gs upon takeoff.
Max Davis, Jerry’s younger brother, said the Stage 4 pancreatic cancer gripping his brother has not had mental effects on him, but medical treatments implemented four months ago have started to catch up with Jerry more frequently.
“He’s still racing, but he gets really tired and his medication does not allow him to be nearly as active as he used to be,” he said. “His (spirit) is still strong and he’s still very determined and gung-ho about his life.”
Jerry Davis is no stranger to adversity when it comes to boat racing. He said his experience racing boats has mentally prepared him for the next challenge in his life. He has suffered several broken bones, including a broken neck in three places he suffered in 1992 that required 16 months of recovery.
In addition to the accolades and titles won, he has garnered praise from his peers through his actions, receiving several awards.
In 1989, Davis was inducted into the SBDA Hall of Fame for his achievements, later receiving a special appreciation award for dedicated perseverance in 1990, the Jack Howell Award for best appearing boat and crew in 1991 and the David Skalicky Memorial Award in 2009 for his career achievement.
Skalicky, a Texas boat racer, died in 2005 competing in a race in Oklahoma.
Max Davis said the sport can be extremely dangerous, and two racers this year have died while competing.
Davis’ family has established a benefit account at First Bank of Conroe. For more information or ways to give, contact Max Davis at (713) 825-1605.
Boat racing legend battling for his life
Jerry Davis, 68, a veteran speed boat racer and Montgomery County figurehead, stands beside one of his race boats at his shop near Lake Conroe. Davis is battling pancreatic cancer, and friends and family will host a barbecue benefit for him from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Papa’s on the Lake, located at 14632 Texas 105 W.
By Elliott Cochran
Updated: 09.19.09
A local speed boat racer and figurehead in the Lake Conroe community has endured his share of broken bones and injuries, but the 68-year-old daredevil now faces a fight for his life.
Jerry Davis, a 38-year veteran of boat racing and the owner of Conroe Fiberglass on 105 West, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May. Chemotherapy treatments have forced him to modify his lifestyle, but he said he has taken on the challenge with the same competitive spirit that forged his legacy racing flat-bottom boats.
Davis is receiving shots and chemotherapy treatments every two weeks but said the side effects of the medicine have not compromised the strength of his spirit.
Davis’ family and friends will host a benefit to offset the expenses of his treatment from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Papa’s on the Lake, located at 14632 Texas 105 W.
Barbecue, live and silent auctions and entertainment will be available, and Davis will be in attendance.
“These treatments are just another stepping stone to get healed up; I plan to beat this cancer,” he said. “Getting a chance to see everyone on Saturday will be uplifting and it will be great to see them come out to support me.”
Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas, and its cause is not known. Those who smoke, suffer from diabetes or are over the age of 60 are more susceptible to the cancer.
Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early. Because it typically spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, it’s a leading cause of cancer death.
It can only be cured when caught in the early stages before it spreads, and it is very hard to control with current treatments.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that that 42,470 men and women (21,050 men and 21,420 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009, and 35,240 men and women will die from the disease. The median age of diagnosis is 72.
Davis, a north Houston native, started racing circle boats in 1971, and his love of fast cars and the allure of reaching speeds faster than an automobile intrigued him.
Davis honed his craft on the water and took home the first of his Southern Drag Boat Association High Points Championships in 1985, winning additional titles in 1994-97, 1999, 2005 and 2008.
He was the High Points Champ Runner Up in 1988 and 2006 but received his greatest achievement in 1998 when he took home the IHB World Championship title.
Through the course of his career, he has seen the industry change, implementing 3,000-horsepower motors capable of reaching speeds in excess of 160 mph and reaching 4Gs upon takeoff.
Max Davis, Jerry’s younger brother, said the Stage 4 pancreatic cancer gripping his brother has not had mental effects on him, but medical treatments implemented four months ago have started to catch up with Jerry more frequently.
“He’s still racing, but he gets really tired and his medication does not allow him to be nearly as active as he used to be,” he said. “His (spirit) is still strong and he’s still very determined and gung-ho about his life.”
Jerry Davis is no stranger to adversity when it comes to boat racing. He said his experience racing boats has mentally prepared him for the next challenge in his life. He has suffered several broken bones, including a broken neck in three places he suffered in 1992 that required 16 months of recovery.
In addition to the accolades and titles won, he has garnered praise from his peers through his actions, receiving several awards.
In 1989, Davis was inducted into the SBDA Hall of Fame for his achievements, later receiving a special appreciation award for dedicated perseverance in 1990, the Jack Howell Award for best appearing boat and crew in 1991 and the David Skalicky Memorial Award in 2009 for his career achievement.
Skalicky, a Texas boat racer, died in 2005 competing in a race in Oklahoma.
Max Davis said the sport can be extremely dangerous, and two racers this year have died while competing.
Davis’ family has established a benefit account at First Bank of Conroe. For more information or ways to give, contact Max Davis at (713) 825-1605.
09-20-2009 | 11:23 PM
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09-20-2009 | 11:25 PM
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yeah, going at noon was a good idea, starting to drink at noon was not a good idea 
