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Tessa Robinson's Fundraising Page

Hello friends! Being married to a Navy helicopter pilot, I recognize some of the many sacrifices our service personnel make. However, there is truly No Greater Sacrifice than those men and women who give their lives for our freedom. On October 25, I will set out to run my first marathon - 26.2 long miles at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. In doing so, I hope to raise money to support the education of four children: Zach (age 8), Levi (age 6), Sam (age 5) and Hannah (age 3). Their father, Staff Sergeant William S. Jackson II, was killed in the line of duty on November 11, 2006 in Ramadi, Iraq after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Any contribution is appreciated. Thank you for your support! To read about the No Greater Sacrifice foundation, visit: www.nogreatersacrifice.org To read about my running progress, visit: www.noguamnoglory.com UPDATE: On July 24, I was honored to be selected as Runner's World "Challenger of the Week!" What a great opportunity to spotlight NGS! http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/microsite/article/0,8029,s6-238-510-0-13224-0,00.html

Total Donations Collected:$5,135.00

Goal: $2,500

205%

$2,500
Goal

The 2009 NGS Endurance Team's mission is focused. As a team member, I run to support the education of four children: Zach (age 8), Levi (age 6), Sam (age 5) and Hannah (age 3).

- Click here to join the NGS Endurance Team.
- Click here to learn about the NGS Endurance Team.

Contributor	Amount	Comment
Alexis Wickersham	$25.00	"We're rooting for you on this side of the world, go Tessa!"

Dennis Killinger	$25.00	"Way to go Tessa ! We are proud of you ! You are running for a great cause. Stay safe."

John Daley	$100.00	"You never write, you never call. I'd pay more to see you run the course in a Tutu. Good luck and keep in touch."

Christina Bologna	$100.00	"Good luck Tessa!! You will do GREAT!!!"

Terry & Barb Truesdell	$262.00	"The "Fam" is with you! $10/Mile"

Norman W. Winterowd	$250.00	"Hey Tessa, Proud of your efforts!!! All the best, Norm"

Jan Schmitz	$10.00	"As an Army mom, I'm proud to donate to this wonderful event. I'm proud of you!"

jeffrey abraham	$50.00	"Hey girl! miss ya bunches! call me when u r back in the AO! The Babe"

Alexys Hillman	$18.00	"Thanks for supporting our troops and their families!"

Ellen Doyle	$75.00	"Tessa; Run like the wind! I'm running NIke Women's Marathon in Oct with Team in Training, it's my 3rd TNT marathon and have been shocked (shocked, I tell you) how generous my family and friends have been....it's like what recession, LOL. My cup runneth over, so I welcome an opportunity to give to a fellow runner....more importantly to someone who is the reason we are safe in the US...thank you for doing this. Hopefully it's the first of many for you....best of luck to you! Ellen Doyle"

Kristen Altamar	Hidden	"Tessa - Read about your mission on RW.com - my husband and I left Guam in 2008 after two glorious years. He trained for Ironman Japan and I trained for my third marathon there. Your blurb about the boonie dogs, the frogs, and the dive-bombing birds brought back some pretty hilarious memories. We wish you all the luck in your training and happily throw our support your way as you raise funds for such a critical cause. Run safe, run healthy, and wear lots of sunscreen! "

Anonymous	Hidden	"Tessa, Thank you for your hard work on behalf of the children."

Sundar Ananthasivan	$100.00	"Tessa....read about your mission!!! Fantastic!! Great cause! I am a recent American citizen and couldnt be more proud of what the troops do for this nation!! I wanted to run the MCM in 2007, but had to have spine surgery that year!!!! Used to run a lot prior. Rooting for you, the troops and the cause!! All the best!"

Kathy Fallon	$50.00	"We wish you the best Tessa!! Fallon's"

Jill McManus	$25.00	"The entire McManus clan is extremely proud of you and the cause you are supporting! Way to go!!"

Vic Tambone	Hidden	"Tessa, remember you must get up early for this one...and you do not have time to change into all of your different shoes...very proud of you."

Monique and Ben Reynolds	$25.00	"Rock on, friend. This is a huge accomplishment...and a great cause. "

Kendra Nacke	$25.00	"So proud!"

Colin & Caitlyn Chance	$26.20	"Good luck neighbor! You're going to have a blast (when do you not?) and when your legs say "NO!" you say "YES!!!!""

Larissa Riley	$10.00	"Good luck, Tessa!"

Karen Schneider	$25.00	"Tessa...I can't even run across the street! Makes me SOB (short of breath) to even think of all those miles. What a commitment.....we're so proud of you!"

MARK THILL	$25.00	"THANKS FOR THE OPPOTUNITY TO SHARE IN YOUR MISSION."

Mark Goldberg	$200.00	"Tessa Since the first time I met you and you arranged for a tour of the white house i knew you were going places. Your running for a great cause and make us all proud. will be rooting for you all the way"

John & Morgan Rathmel	$52.40	"Anchors Aweigh, Tessa! Great cause. Great challenge. At a steady pace of 10 minute miles, we figure you can listen to Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic", with saxaphone, approximately 75 times before finishing the marathon. Or, you can run faster. Best of Luck to you and your finishing kick. You go, girl!"

Anonymous	$100.00	"Thank your dad for this, he got the word out for you."

Jolene & Todd Pike	$26.20	"Yahoooo!!!! We are really doing this!!!"

Marilee Driscoll	$100.00	"Hi Tessa, You have the proudest dad ever...and rightly so. What a great cause; have a blast running the race! Marilee Driscoll"

Don and Carol Herold	$50.00	"Good Luck and congratulations for what you're doing."

Dave and Joni Kripal	$50.00	"Good luck with the race!!"

Stephen Sterling Sr.	$25.00	"What a great cause Tessa! Good luck!"

Lee & Annie Robinson	$100.00	"What a great tribute to the Jackson Family......all success in the race and all the best to yoiu and Chris."

Patrick Casey	$25.00	"Good Luck!"

Josh Sawislak	$250.00	"TT, you rock for doing this. Glad Elaine and I can help. jbs"

tanner Truesell	$10.00	"Tessa, I love you so much I hope you win the marathon....Thank you for supporting our troops!!!"

michelle and dan schupp	$10.00	"TA we love you and you are golden, you will rock washington, everyone is so incredibly proud of you"

Anonymous	$345.00	"Life is a Marathon, so enjoy ever mile! Live Free or Die"

Paul Mitchell	$100.00	"great job, Tessa, and for an amazing cause ... i'm so proud of my friend!! paul"

Bree and Kevin Fallon	$50.00	"I am so proud of you for setting this goal and going for it! You are amazing!"

Idonna & John Kripal	$25.00	"Tessa, You go girl. John & Idonna"

Margaret Byerly	$10.00	"I am so excited for you, Tessa! I know you will do so well on Sunday! Hope to see you soon. Love you! -Margaret"

Arie Truesdell	$5.00	"Tessie~ I love you so much and i know you will do amazing! I wish I could be there but mom and dad will be there instead. Good Luck and go tessa go!!"

Sophie Truesdell	$5.50	"Tessa!! I love you sooooo much!! I hope all that running has made you prepared for the amazing race!! Run hard! And Im sorry I also cant be there, as Arie said, Mom And Dad will take our places. HOWEVER, may I just point add one more person will take my place, his name is Mr. Morris, and he's running also (weights teacher)! Have fun! <3 Sophie!"

Anonymous	$100.00	"TTR, you have trained hard for this marathon and I have no doubt that you will finish strong. Thanks for supporting NGS. "

Blaise Truesdell	$26.22	"I wish I could be there to give you Mountain Berry Blast, Tums, IcyHot, and energy supplies! "

Amanda Shepherd	$25.00	"Tessa, we are so proud of you! "

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