A Different Kind of Medical Tourism

07/22/11 2:17pm

A Different Kind of Medical Tourism

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF MEDICAL TOURISM How did Rockport, Texas, couple Karl and Carol Hoepfner get the idea to eat meals at all 722 Whataburgers in 10 states? It all started with a visit to the Texas Medical Center: “Carol, 73, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer in her eyes, which eventually sent her to Houston for 23 days of radiation earlier this year. All of the appointments were late in the day, and Karl wanted to do something other than spend the rest of the time in their apartment.” The Hoepfners used their free time to visit all 90 Houston Whataburger locations first. They’ve reached 225 so far. [Corpus Christi Caller] Photo: Ivan Campos

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12 Comment

ramy_v July 22, 2011 at 2:41 pm

Ha!! My daughter and I actually ran into this couple at the Whataburger in Wharton this past weekend. He shared a bit of their quest, but now we know…

the rest of the story.
John July 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Woodridge Whataburger!
Northside girl July 22, 2011 at 3:38 pm

I’m not a huge fan of fast food, but if this is what they want to instead of being loaded up with chemo, then more power to them. It’s not what I would do, but that doesn’t matter. If it hasn’t killed them yet–enjoy the ride.
pizzalove July 22, 2011 at 3:47 pm

two lovers in love. kinda gross though.
PYEWACKET2 July 22, 2011 at 4:34 pm

#4

I laughed out loud. pizza or whataburger??

I guess everybody ‘loves’ something!
SFP July 22, 2011 at 4:57 pm

#2 all the way with grilled onions and jalapenos.
Cabby July 22, 2011 at 5:03 pm

So in addition to blood cancer, they’re going to add heart disease?

J/k (kind of). I understand this is more about the two of them spending time together, and I respect that.
Dana-X July 22, 2011 at 5:06 pm

I tried to refrain from quiping about how a fast food diet is linked to colorectal cancer, which is a pain in the…but failed.
GoogleMaster July 22, 2011 at 6:29 pm

#4, add pickles, add cheese, sub mustard instead of mayo.
ATW July 22, 2011 at 9:56 pm

No mention that he has also authored of several respectable books. (…I swear this is neither he or a relative! ;)…)
Bill July 22, 2011 at 10:45 pm

Did they see the men’s restroom at the one across the street from Kroger, near the corner of Gessner and Hammerly? It is very small and has two toilets that face each other. It’s one of those restrooms with a very weird design.
CB July 25, 2011 at 3:29 pm

… And the Patty Melt’s Back!!!

There is a God.