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Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Taking the next step toward a cure

2010 Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Run for a Reason
Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon Fundraiser
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Once again, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will be an official charity partner in the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. By supporting this event, you enable us to continue our mission- to give patients the best chance to beat their cancer and return to their lives, family and friends.
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is committed to a future free of cancer. The Institute is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Caring for more than 6,000 new patients annually, conducting more than 700 cancer-specific scientific investigation programs and clinical trials, the Karmanos Cancer Institute is among the nation’s best cancer centers.
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Questions? Need to register? Email us at mayl@karmanos.org or visit www.karmanos.org/runforareason

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Total Donations: $7,437

Goal: $10,000

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Contributor Amount Comment
Ashtar Warda $25.00 "GO PINK."
Jackelyn Coombs $25.00 "We wish you all well and are glad we could play a small part in it :) Jackelyn, Paul, and Gabriel Coombs"
Theresa Hansen $30.00 "Good-luck Ryan, and everyone you are running with!!"
Kim Ruble $100.00 "Good luck Ryan (Jill, Jeremy and Chris also). We'll be at the race rooting you on! Mom and Rick "
Laura Sweet $25.00 "I am proud of you and all the hard work you have committed too and I know the dedication it takes to train for a marathon and for choosing a very important charity to support ..."
gloria figel Hidden "son i am so proud that you are doing this in honor of your father, he would be very proud of you.lovr, mom."
John McArdle $75.00 "Karmanos C I is a great cause. Stay on your feet!"
Lorna Sweet $20.00 "Proud of you dad, keep up the good work its almost here! Can't wait to be there supporting you AND mom this year 143 =)"
Laura Handsor $50.00 "We are very happy to support you for this great cause!"
Linda Czilli $50.00 "Kudos to you Bud! "
Joanne Gibbs $20.00 "Way to go Buddy! Good luck in your run."
Michele Schwager $50.00 "Good Luck Steph!"
Ray Wrona $50.00 "Run like the wind, Miss!"
Jackie Bole $25.00 "Good luck Stephanie!"
Nick Karmanos $100.00 "Way to go Steph! "
Denise Lowe $100.00 "Be sure to eat plenty of doughnuts and drink martinis before the race."
Laura Handsor $25.00 "Donation from Great Uncle Don & Janice Harris"
Stacie DeCumen $25.00 "Good Luck, Steph! You are doing a great thing! Good for you!"
Nikki London $50.00 "Good luck, Stephanie!"
Maureen Bender $50.00 "Run Steph Run!"
Nancy Odil $50.00 "Good luck Steph:)"
Jason Campbell $25.00 "Mel and I don't have to run do we?!? Way to go Buddy!!"
Michele Johnston $25.00 "You Go Girl!!!"
David Pochinco $50.00 "Good Luck"
Patrick Lerg $40.00 "Good Luck Jeremy & crew - Pat & Jackie"
James & Margaret Duhart $100.00 "Way to go, Stephanie....we're proud of you Granny & Papa"
Laura Handsor $20.00 "Donation from Jennifer & Dan McGuire"
Laura Handsor $20.00 "Donation from Aunt Judy"
Carolyn Tocco Hidden "Good luck on the run!"
natasha murphy $25.00 "You rock girl!"
Bonita Stern $50.00 "Good luck on your run. I'll be thinking about you that day. Bonnie"
Rick Holbdy $26.20 "I am donating $26.20 because you should be doing the full!!, JK, good luck, love you. I am praying for you Aunt Rae, love you, Rick"
Sara Socks $26.20 "I too don't like for someone to do something halfway, so I'll match Rick! Would you expect less sarcasm in this family??? :-) We love you too Aunt Rae. Your positive attitude has been an inspiration to us all. We'll be praying for you."
Elizabeth Miller Hidden "... as always, you have my devoted and caring thoughts ... 'sisterlibbe'"
Pamela Benson $13.10 "Fight on!!! Thank you for supporting your Aunt! Life is sweet after chemo!"
Heather Brozo $1.62 "I know that my amount isn't much, but it is all I can really afford to spare. I appreciate what you are doing so much more than i can actually manage to put into words. Thank you so much. My mama is so lucky to have such great family members!"
Mark Zimmerman $39.30 "I'm donating for Rae, my loving Wife, for Adelaide Zimmerman, my Mom, and for all the other women of my life, daughters, daughters-in-law, nieces, aunts, cousins, & sisters. Thanks for taking on the challenge Lisa!"
Chris Graves $13.10 "Good luck running, cancer sucks!"
Dina Morrison $13.10 "Half is always good! I am so happy that I have found a great running partner! "
Carol Grillo Hidden "Great cause! Thanks for doing this!"
Laura Handsor $10.00 "Donation by Krista Spagnuolo"
Laura Handsor $10.00 "Donated by Nancy Steeves"
Karen Berridge $13.10 "Lisa, I really look up to you, good luck at the race! I know you will beat Dina! Stay strong Rae!"
Alan Sweet $50.00 "Good luck in your first marathon."
Carol Pinto $50.00 "Good luck Christine!! "
terry hicks $50.00 "Your a GOOD KID...You make a Mom proud...love ya"
Michael Dickey $25.00 "In HONOR of Mrs. Rae Zimmerman and in MEMORY of my mom, Mrs. Joan M. Dickey. "
Cindy Lalonde $50.00 "Hope you have your best time ever - for your Dad! Luv, Cindy, Warren and Jessie"
renee thomas $20.00 "here is to you Ray, fight fight fight, never give up, give in, or pull away!!!!! we are all pulling for you!!!! Love Renee ;)renee th"
Earl LaFontaine $25.00 "Good cause. Run hard, have fun!"
Susan Shea $50.00 "Run Ciara, Run!!! You'll do great! Can't wait to see the "attactive" photo at the finish! Good luck!! Sue"
Wayne & Mary Ann Sweet $50.00 "Dad & I will be there to cheer you on at your first big marathon run. Good Luck & we'll see you on the 17th. We love you. Mom & Dad"
Kristin Bain $26.20 "I'm rootin' for you Rae :) (you too, Lisa) Love, Kristin"
Jackie Swisher $26.20 "Keep fighting Rae! You are an inspiration! This is very thoughtful of you Lisa..... Love to you both and to each and every person fighthing breast cancer. Jackie and John"
Kyle and Merri Lee Jones Hidden "Good luck--make sure to negative split the race (always a coach....). Godspeed to your dad."
Kristy Allen $100.00 "Good luck, Ciara. Wishing all the best to your Dad! "
Eoin, Liz, Sam and Nate Comerford $75.00 "Best of luck Ciara!"
Steve McQuilkin $20.00 "Even if you're wearing out near the end, just keep moving and YOU WILL get to that finish line. May God be with you."
Sarah Banks $50.00 "Better you than me! Good luck!!!!"
Bridget Millar $25.00 "Good luck Ciara!"
Lauren May $25.00 "You're gonna be AWESOME! "
Cynthia Simmons Hidden "in support of Craig Phimister and in honor of Anne, Barbara, Diane, and Sandy."
Debbie Fellberg $25.00 "You can do it!"
Angela Lenda $25.00 "Well Done, Ciara! Well Done! You only signed up for the half!"
Stephanie Gerbig $25.00 "Good luck, Hussey! And remember to stay hydrated!"
Regina Forbes $25.00 "Have a good race, Paul! "
debbie koch $320.00 "It's fun to "run for a reason" this year thanks for all the help everyone!!!"
Crystal Kieloch $13.10 "For Rae. :-)"
Pete Buccellato Hidden "Your energy puts me to shame......."
bobby hicks $25.00 "this is for my 13.10 and to finish off heathers hope you get to feeling much better and thank every one for what you do"
Julia Fredricks $50.00 "Your beloved Aunt Rae is my beloved sister-in-law. As Mark said, your run is so important for my mom, my sisters-in-law, my sisters, my daughter, my nieces, and all the amazing women in this amazing family. Thank you - rock on/run on!"
Jeff Bolton $25.00 "Great cause, great event- have fun! -Jeff & Bridget"
Brandy Conway $26.20 "We hope your Aunt Rae stays strong and recovers well. Miss you guys!!! Brandy,Brent and Bella "
Monty Harris $25.00 "RUN, Paul, RUN! "
Angela Maeso $26.20 "Way to go Sis, we are very proud of you. You are running for a great cause and a wonderful lady. We love you Lisa and Aunt Rae. The Maeso's"
Jim Harrington $26.20 "I dont like running in crowds so I ran the course today and here is my donation. I hope your Aunt is doing well. "
Camille Kaiser $25.00 "Glad to see you are running for a worthy cause. Love ya!!!"
Deanna Mabry Hidden "Congrats on a great run today!"
Jeanne and Jim Shryock $25.00 "Thanks!"
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