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Team CIF Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2010
Running for Possibilities
Center for Independent Futures celebrates its fourth year as an Associated Charity of Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Thank you to last year's runners for raising over $25,000 to help dreams become reality at CIF. We welcome back old and new supporters in our effort to raise more than $25,000 again in 2010.

To support an individual Team CIF member, enter the runner's name in the boxes at the top of this page, then click "Search."

To make a general donation to the Team CIF, choose a gift amount in the "Make a Contribution" box at the bottom of this page.

To spread the word to family and friends, please click on the "Invite Others to Contribute" link above.

Center for Independent Futures (CIF) is an Illinois-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and their families. We create new models that give young adults the opportunities to realize full, independent lives according to their hopes and dreams. All proceeds from the Marathon Team go toward ongoing programming, products, and services.

If you need more information, please contact Mary Bowmann at mbowmann@independentfutures.com or call our office at 847.328.2044.

Thank you for supporting Center for Independent Futures!

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Total Donations: $15,780

Goal: $25,000

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Goal

Contributor Amount Comment
Mary Beth McLain $100.00 "I believe in CIF's mission, so I'll be the first to donate to myself! :)"
galen humphrey $25.00 " Bravo, Bravo"
Anonymous Hidden "***Git 'Er Dun, MB!!*** I'll be with you in spirit, helping push that tush across the finish line! :) XO Love you. - KC"
David Handelman Hidden
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Christina Rumore $50.00
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David and Amanda Basler and Family $25.00 "Hey Kate! I'll throw in a pint of Graeters when you finish too! What a reward, eh? I'm running the White Rock Half Marathon here in Dallas on 11/7/10 . . . my birthday! It's my birthday present to myself. We should go for a run when we're in Creede! Good luck with the marathon . . . We'll be thinking positive thoughts for a glorious finish!"
Aaron Clements $25.00 "Hi Kate! Best of luck in the marathon. Let us know if you have time to meet up when you're in town."
Steve Kiely $250.00
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Donna (Char) Meyer $50.00
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Patty Tokahuta $10.00
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John Lister $25.00 "A perfect 10 running on 10.10.10 - good luck and good cause!"
Amanda Morris $25.00 "Good luck, Mary!!"
Rebecca Law $25.00
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Susannah McLeod Hidden "Rock on, Kate! I'm proud of you :)"
Erin Noel Grennan $25.00 "What a great organization you are supporting - wish I was running with you. Maybe I'll get in good enough shape someday! LOL In the mean time - hooray for you and hooray for independence!"
Matt Schuneman $25.00 "Good for you, Kate! Best of luck with the fundraising and training - give that marathon what for."
Laura Trexler $15.00
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Candice Tatum $10.00 "You go, chica! "
Rogelio Garcia $25.00 "Thanks Kate for running for a good cause!"
Joseph Pawluczek Hidden
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Jane McCammon $50.00 "Good luck and take good care of yourself. XXXXOOOO Aunt Jane"
Sonia de Lama $25.00
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Rachel Mottaz $50.00 "We love you and know you'll be amazing."
Sara Schorn Hidden
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Mark Kriston $100.00
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Sharon Campbell $100.00 "Good Luck, Mary. Thanks for doing this for our guys and gals."
Karen McLain $25.00 "Best of luck on your run!"
William McLain $100.00
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Lisa Amoruso $25.00
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Judy Linares $25.00
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Paula Steinmetz $50.00
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Bake Sale $60.00
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Bake Sale $60.00
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Keith Schmedemann $100.00
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Jan Molinaro $100.00
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Anonymous $50.00 "Way to go Mike!"
Jerome Shaw & Bert Bower $100.00
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Sabrina Cheng $25.00 "26.2 and still smiling! :-)"
Alexandra Dirlam Langlay $40.00 "One of my favorite people and one of my favorite organizations, how could I say no?! Go get 'em El!"
Susan Bower $250.00
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Lynn Bulgrin $25.00
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Lindsay Froschauer $25.00
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Eric Erdman Hidden "I philanthropist and and athlete...I am impressed! Best of luck, El. Let me know how the training goes."
Mary Bowmann $50.00
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Erica & Marty Cantor $50.00
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Linda Matthews $300.00
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Melissa Bower $50.00
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Lori Potter $20.00
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Elizabeth Zurn & Jonathan Allsup $20.00
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Judith & Gerald Dettloff $100.00
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Erin Wist $25.00
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Anonymous $50.00
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Bonnie Dohogne $100.00 "We're so glad you're on Team CIF, Mike. Bonnie and Leo"
MaryAnn Kearns $50.00
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Tom Ferguson $100.00 "Best of luck Michael!"
Rocky & Jeff Kunz & Boarini $50.00 "Oh, he glows! And runs and runs... We're part of the South Evanston Vegan wannabe's rooting for you, Michael!"
Susan Faltin $25.00
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Leslie DuFresne $25.00
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Amy Schardein $50.00
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Damian&Michelle Richardson $100.00
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Suzanne Nutt $25.00
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Ron and Kathy Henrichs $100.00
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Jennifer Getzinger $50.00
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Jenni Maple Hidden "Best of luck on your races, Mary! ...and good luck to the CIF Marathon team! "
Terre Tuzzolino & Al White $100.00
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Jay Reyes Hidden "Proud of you cuz for making it this far in your training! Keep up the good work. And belated happy birthday! I tried calling you on your b-day from Atheltane, Wisconsin, but I had no reception. I owe you a drink when I'm back home in Chicago in September."
Steven & Robin Subar $108.00
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Robin and Steven Subar $108.00
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Sandra Clymo $4.00
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Marylou Seludo $25.00
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Bernard Ferrand $20.00
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Jay Reyes $50.00 "This contribution is on behalf of my mom. I am submitting it for her since we both know how computer/internet savy she is. Good luck!"
Adam Arents $100.00 "You amaze me! Here's to rolling three triathlons deep."
Lindsey Galvao $25.00
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Brandon Fimple $50.00
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Paula Connolly $20.00
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Frank and Tina Ziegler $50.00 " We're in awe! What a lofty goal--and accomplishment! "
Dana Emanuel $25.00 "You're an inspiration, Mary!"
Ravi Randhava Hidden "CONGRATULATIONS MARY!"
Joan Hinsdael $50.00 "Brigid, This is your 3rd marathon. I am so proud of you. Laura can learn skills from CIF and you are helping by raising money so CIF can do the wonderful things they do. I love you so much and am going to be the one with the BIG SIGN that says, "GO BRIGID GO!!!!!" so, you are my hero. I hope lots of people give for your campaign and I will tell all of my friends. You take so much time to train, the least we can do is spare some cash to support this wonderful organization. I love CIF and I love you. Mom"
Marion Flynn $25.00
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Anonymous $50.00
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Terrie O'Day $50.00 "Roberta you are AMAZING! Thank you so much for all your support! Good Luck! "Run Roberta Run!""
Kaitlyn Marx $25.00
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Margaret Leavy $3.00
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Anonymous $2.07
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William Lucas $20.00
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Susan Rashid $50.00
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Paulette Hebert $50.00 "Wishing you a beautiful fall day for the Chicago Marathon!"
Rachel Bautista $50.00 "Felicidades Freddy!!!! Soo happy for you! Have a wonderful time at the race...Chicago is a great marathon, so be sure to enjoy it! -Rachel "
Abigail B Sivan $250.00
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Artur Raviv $200.00
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Claudia and Tom Baier Jackson $25.00
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Terence Keenan $100.00
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Anonymous $25.00
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donna bell $10.00 "Go Brigid!! Your very first babysitter is proud of you!!"
Rob Swarczewski $25.00
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Geralyn McKay $10.00 "Good luck Brigid & may God bless you & your family!"
Tim Williams $25.00 "Good luck from a guy who's pretty sure he can't run to the end of the block..."
John, Margie, Noah, Jonas Hinsdale $100.00 "Brigid: Good Luck!!"
John Atkinson $100.00 "Good Luck- John, Bonnie - Emily Caity Hope and Patrick Atkinson (From Suffolk) "
Margaret Pometta $100.00
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Randy Heaton $100.00
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Joanne Trumbull $25.00 "Best of luck in the marathon Brigid."
Thomas Lucia $25.00
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Jim & Bonnie Hinsdale $100.00
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SHARYL A. HANS $50.00
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Luanne & Merle Hampton $30.00
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Janice Hinsdale $25.00
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Deborah Schmedemann $250.00
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Michael Larson $100.00 "On behalf of One Eighteen Advertising, best of luck to you!"
Brian Radwanski $100.00 "Go Mark Go!"
David Mellinger $50.00
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Emily Denis $50.00
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Steve Kiely $250.00
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Jennifer Dettloff $50.00
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Mark Kriston $150.00 "Radwanski/Mellinger Match."
Gayle &Ira Kopin $100.00
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Mark & Sarah Mandel $25.00 "Good luck in achieving your goal. Please think about participating June 5, 2011 in the Steinberg Lighting-Roselle Run For The Roses 5K to benefit Tourette Syndrome. Mark is the Race Director and creator of the event and this will be its' 17th year. "
Whitney Koontz $10.00 "Good luck, Kate! I'm proud of you and your cousin will be in my prayers."
shirley grobart $25.00 " I am happy to be able to donate what little I can. "
Gayle Kantro $50.00
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Brian Jeffery $50.00 "Go Mark Go!"
Micki and Ron Coppel $25.00
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dennis and jane carlton $100.00
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Samuel Pera $50.00
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Anthony De Cicco $100.00 "Mark - run like the wind - all the best! Tony D."
Diane LaGro $25.00
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Ann Crawford $50.00 "You are so generous to do this again, Roberta. Hope it is a sunny 60 degree day!"
Colleen Bradley $50.00 "Best of luck Kate! All our best, The Bradleys (Colleen, Ryan, Ellie, Ryan, & Leah!)"
Christopher Ryan $100.00
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Carol and Wally Christenholz $25.00
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Frederick Gilbert $50.00
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Mary Ann Barry $100.00 "In recognition of my friend Ira."
Ira Kriston $25.00
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Pamela Altman $160.00 "Roberta, Thanks for running for such a great cause!"
Marcia Ramos $50.00
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Gaye Preston $50.00 "Have a great run Mark!"
aggie yaden $100.00 "Run, Mark, run!!!! Ira could sell me on anything!!!!! :) Love you guys!"
Danielle and Russ West $25.00
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Valerie Godhwani $100.00
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Mark Kriston $300.00 "Barry/Preston/Yaden/West/Kriston(Ira) match."
sonia herrera Hidden
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Mark Kriston $150.00 "De Cicco/Jeffery match."
Amy Garcia $100.00 "Good luck Freddy! I am PROUD of you!"
Rich Atkinson $100.00 "Love it Mark! I see a bottle of wine waiting for you!"
William Hard $25.00
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Mark Kriston $125.00 "Atkinson/Hard match."
karen davis $50.00 "Proud to support you. Be careful. Love you, MOM"
Andrew Feldman $45.00 "Best of luck! CIF really appreciates your support!"
Andrew Feldman $25.00 "Best of luck! CIF really appreciates your support!"
Andrew Feldman $25.00
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Maria Cerda $100.00
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John & Alice Berry $100.00 "Thanks to Kate for running for this charity and for the recovery of her cousin, Eric Berry who, with friends, would be cheering her on from the route on October 10. We love you Kate!"
Leslie Fenton $50.00
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Emily Pera $50.00
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Michelle Gascon $50.00
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Sampath Kumar Veeraraghavan $50.00
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Rudy Grimaldo $100.00
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Debra Bakal $100.00
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Ron Fishman $100.00 "Looking Cool! Happy Birthday! GO MARK GO!"
Jeff Stewart $50.00
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Martha Lewis $25.00
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Elizabeth Holland $50.00 "Sending you lots of good vibes! Kill it!!!!! XOXO"
Janet Sparks $100.00
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Heather Gibson $10.00
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Amy Huguelet $10.00
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Mary Ann Hinsdale $15.00
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Mark Kriston $150.00
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Joel Sacks $18.00
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Alyson Grubard $50.00
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Lourdes Mateo de Acosta $50.00 "Good luck Freddy!"
Sheri Mann $50.00 "Kate, you are a shining jewel! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support this very worthy fundraiser. You have such an ability to warm hearts and bring smiles, thank you. -"
Anonymous $250.00
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Anonymous $250.00
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Patrick Mc Eleney $25.00
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Lori Grant $25.00
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Mary Louise Berry $50.00
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Renee Stynchula $5.00
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courtney La Zier $25.00 "Good luck Kate! Such a great thing you are doing!! "
Roman Gwin $50.00
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Brigid Miller $50.00 "Good luck Sammy!! I'm so excited to run with you! :)"
Sarah Wallace $10.00
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Marti Konstant $100.00 "Have a great run, Michael! We may see you on the course (from the sidelines!) Marti & Bruce Konstant"
Judy Silverman $18.00 "Good luck, Roberta and be careful! You are one amazing lady! "
kanon koontz Hidden "Good luck from your friends at Metro"
Alexander Horn $50.00
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Michael Behrens and Wendy Wendy Wilde $20.00 "Go Kate Go! "
daniel bellas $20.00 "it always feels good to do good!"
James Yun $25.00
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leonor gavina valls Hidden "Freddy, enjoy yourself and have lots of fun. We are all cheering for you!"
Ron Imus $25.00 "Freddy, Best of luck! Run downhill for 26.2!"
Haresh Sapra $150.00 "Keith, I wish you all the best next week. You are running for a fantastic cause so you should be very proud of yourself! Go CIF! Haresh"
Cecilia Daugherty $25.00
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Lars Hens $100.00 "I was hoping to become a Dream Weaver, but for now I'll just have to hold on to the dream."
Juan Loredo $100.00
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Amy Leis $10.00
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Mary and Ralph Miller $100.00
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Parinaz Farzin Hidden "Congrats! Good luck at the race!"
Pirada Molina $20.00 "I am so very proud of you Elvira! Everything you set your mind and heart to, you never fail to accomplish. I will be there screaming, cheering, taking pictures, crying for you at the Finish Line. You are my fabulous girl and I love you so much."
Ronald Eng $100.00
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Adrian West $25.00
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Steven Cole Hughes Hidden
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Andrea Homann $25.00 "Roberta, Good luck! We will be cheering for you. Andrea"
Laura Cohen $100.00 "I am so proud of you Roberta!"
James Charlton $20.00
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Gloria Velazquez $5.00
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Karen Battistoni $25.00
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Dan Schaefer $25.00
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Luz Maritza Cordero $20.00
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Noelle OMara $100.00
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Trary LaMee $25.00 "Run like the wind, sweetheart! We love you!"
Lois Colburn $50.00
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Ben and Crista Mann $50.00 "Go Kate! So proud of you, and know you will do great."
Denise Beihoffer $50.00 "10/10/10 --- You Go Girl . . . . "
Ilana Axel $36.00 "Hi Roberta, we are all proud of you, you go, lady!! Ilana"
Karen and Alan Berkowsky $50.00
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Joan Hinsdale $10.00 "Sam, I am touched by your generosity and impressed by all you do for others. You give me hope for the future. Brigid is so lucky to know you and have you running next to her. I love you both. Joan"
Therese Block $25.00
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Vivan Tran Hidden
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Cynthia Singer $18.00
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Alissa Levy $10.00
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sharon karsten $1,000.00
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Phillip Liming $25.00
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Howie Williams $25.00
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Bill Hafeman $100.00
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MARK Kriston $100.00
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Rebecca Bossen $25.00
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Patrick Miller $20.00 "Best of luck tomorrow, kick some ass and I hope to see you on the 22nd!!!"
Anonymous $500.00
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Erica Labovitz $25.00
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Hollie Yanaga $25.00 "Way to go, Roberta!"
Mildred Love $25.00
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Barbara & Bob Wiles $25.00
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Yolanda & Walter Flores $135.00
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Harry Overly $50.00
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Roberta Glick $50.00
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