Chiefs Marty Schottenheimer documentary

Stargazer · 01-09-2019, 12:08 PM

Some of you may recall the film that my co-producer and I made for Marty Schottenheimer a few months back. We made a trip this past summer out to North Carolina to meet with he and Pat and it was a dream come true growing up as Chiefs in that era to have a positive impact on his life via this film as he battles Alzheimer's. We had around 16 of Marty's former players contribute to this and we are down to our last 10 or so DVD's and since the proceeds go to Alzheimer's research I wanted to throw it out on here one last time.

Here's the film's trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajmrR8gMAWw

and ways to order (including DVD and digital copy)http://www.martyfilmkc.com/ways-to-watch.html

Here are a few pics of us interacting with Marty and showing him the film at his home (he cried throughout, very touching)

Yosef_Malkovitch · 01-09-2019, 01:56 PM

This is really neat.

Alzheimer's sucks. I sure hope they find a cure soon.

Stargazer · 01-09-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Yosef_Malkovitch

This is really neat.

Alzheimer's sucks. I sure hope they find a cure soon.

That's the hope. Had some great talks with Marty about the old days. He would remember very specific details then he would ask us if Lamar Hunt was still alive.

**DaFace** · 01-09-2019, 02:16 PM

Deja vu.

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=316888

Stargazer · 01-09-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Deja vu.

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=316888

Indeed! Still just trying to keep the word out there my friend.

Rivaldo · 01-09-2019, 08:16 PM

RollinWithMahomie · 01-10-2019, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yosef_Malkovitch

This is really neat.

Alzheimer's sucks. I sure hope they find a cure soon.

I think it might be the worst disease out there. I just bought the DVD, but who are some of the guys in the film just cause im curious and cant wait for it to get here.

Yosef_Malkovitch · 01-10-2019, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RollinWithMahomie

I think it might be the worst disease out there. I just bought the DVD, but who are some of the guys in the film just cause im curious and cant wait for it to get here.

It runs in my family. I'm still (relatively) young yet, but I've already decided that I'm not going to let it take me. No way am I going to drain my family's finances (not to mention their emotional and physical health) taking care of me in the late stages.

If I get the diagnosis, I'll push on as best I can until it seems that I'm close to being unable to continue on my own. Then I'm going to cash in my chips and go home. I may not be able to prevent the end, but at least I can go out on my own terms.

Sofa King · 01-10-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Yosef_Malkovitch

It runs in my family. I'm still (relatively) young yet, but I've already decided that I'm not going to let it take me. No way am I going to drain my family's finances (not to mention their emotional and physical health) taking care of me in the late stages.

If I get the diagnosis, I'll push on as best I can until it seems that I'm close to being unable to continue on my own. Then I'm going to cash in my chips and go home. I may not be able to prevent the end, but at least I can go out on my own terms.

That's a good plan (for you i guess) if you can remember it.

Yosef_Malkovitch · 01-10-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

That's a good plan (for you i guess) if you can remember it.

Yes, that's the risk I run by waiting. Wait too long, and I won't be able to do anything about it.

I'll be keeping a pretty close check on myself once I get the diagnosis. The good thing (if there is a good thing) about the disease is that it's a slow slide rather than an overnight change. So I should have time to wrap up my affairs even after I know that I have it.

InChiefsHeaven · 01-10-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Yosef_Malkovitch

Yes, that's the risk I run by waiting. Wait too long, and I won't be able to do anything about it.

I'll be keeping a pretty close check on myself once I get the diagnosis. The good thing (if there is a good thing) about the disease is that it's a slow slide rather than an overnight change. So I should have time to wrap up my affairs even after I know that I have it.

Wait, so you're telling us all that you plan to seriously commit suicide? And everyone's...OK with this?

**DaFace** · 01-10-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Wait, so you're telling us all that you plan to seriously commit suicide? And everyone's...OK with this?

Honestly? Sure. My wife and I just got back from visiting her grandparents over the holidays. Her grandpa has "mild" dementia - not Alzheimer's - but he didn't know who she was. As you can imagine, she was devastated. I wish we hadn't even gone.

If I get to that point, I told her she has my full permission to "accidentally" give me too many pills one day.

Yosef_Malkovitch · 01-10-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Wait, so you're telling us all that you plan to seriously commit suicide? And everyone's...OK with this?

Absolutely. There are worse things than dying. If you have ever watched someone go through late stage Alzheimer's, you know how horrifying it can be.

Plus, there is the matter of finances. I've worked hard my whole life to build up something to leave my family. Dying from any terminal illness is expensive, but Alzheimer's care can go on for years and leave your heirs with nothing.

Why would I want to pay someone to come dress me, spoon food into my mouth, and wipe my butt when I'm not even aware of what is going on? Much better to leave on my own terms and be able to know that my family will have the money to build their own lives.

RollinWithMahomie · 01-10-2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yosef_Malkovitch

Absolutely. There are worse things than dying. If you have ever watched someone go through late stage Alzheimer's, you know how horrifying it can be.

Plus, there is the matter of finances. I've worked hard my whole life to build up something to leave my family. Dying from any terminal illness is expensive, but Alzheimer's care can go on for years and leave your heirs with nothing.

Why would I want to pay someone to come dress me, spoon food into my mouth, and wipe my butt when I'm not even aware of what is going on? Much better to leave on my own terms and be able to know that my family will have the money to build their own lives.

That's why these guys are selling the DVD to raise money for Alzheimer's so hopefully we can find a cure!

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