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Amy with daughter Gigi

Dear Friends and Supporters,

On March 6, 2010, I will have the distinct pleasure and honor of running the Antarctica Marathon with the NF (Neurofibromatosis) Endurance Team. I am dedicating this event to the Children Tumor Foundation, specifically to my friend’s daughter GiGi, who has NF. GiGi is an eight-year-old with Type 1 Neurofibromatosis. Because of an optic glioma, an NF-related brain tumor, GiGi has lost vision in her left eye. MRI’s and Chemotherapy have become part of GiGi’s life. Her oncologist, among other specialists, must monitor the tumor in an effort to prevent the loss of vision in both eyes.

GiGi was diagnosed at an early age with this genetic disorder. Despite what she is going through GiGi is working hard to keep up with her peers academically. She is a happy child, a good friend to her teammates in school and a wonderful sibling to her twin brother, younger sister and older brother. At such a young age; she continues to show toughness, resilience and patience. I am honored to dedicate this race to her.

Neurofibromatosis encompasses a set of distinct genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow along various types of nerves and, in addition, can affect the development of non-nervous tissues such as bones and skin. Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow anywhere on or in the body. Neurofibromatosis (NF) has been classified into three distinct types: NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis. To learn more about NF at The Children's Tumor Foundation web site CLICK HERE.

And to learn more about the Mighty NF Endurance Team and where we are funding research visit our endurance team page and click on the menu item on the left hand side "Team Fundraising Dollars at Work" CLICK HERE.

Currently there is no cure or a completely effective treatment for NF; however with your help, we may find a cure one day. I would appreciate your help and any support you could provide for this worthy cause. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go directly to the Children Tumor Foundation (CTF).

GiGi will continue to do what eight-year-old girls do. As for me, I will continue to run, and continue to be thankful for God’s blessings. Imagine the cost of failed opportunities, lost hopes and forgotten dreams- We really cannot separate social and economic priorities if we want to have an inclusive society.

The article below highlights the NF story in Antarctica:
Click Here to see a recent article about my team efforts

Please join me in supporting a most humanitarian effort by making a donation to NF Endurance Team. Donations are tax-deductible. If you prefer to donate by check versus online, kindly make your check(s) payable to the Children’s Tumor Foundation and send to the following address:

Children's Tumor Foundation
Attn: NF Endurance
95 Pine Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005

Thank you for your support,

George

FOLLOW THE TEAM'S PROGRESS ON CTF.ORG/NFETBLOG

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Total Donations: $6,385.00

Contributor	Amount	Comment
Bob Skold	$5,000.00	*

Nada Kennon	$50.00	"As a proud American citizen of a proud Lebanese descent, you make me VERY proud. My prayers goes to GiGi and all the people with Neurofibromatosis for a quick cure and complete recovery. Thank you Mr. Haddad, keep up the good work. Nada"

Marvin Rosenberg	$100.00	"Good luck for a worthy cause. Similar to our support for cystic fibrosis."

Grace Halabi	$100.00	""The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive." Einstein Keep running for life George so others may live.....G.H"

Babbette Bodden	$20.00	*

Hoda Haddad	$50.00	*

Khalil Haddad	$125.00	"Thank you bro for your hard work and dedication to the Children's Tumor Foundation."

nada haddad	$50.00	"George I am so proud of you...you give hope and courage to people in desperate need for it. I hope life treats you the same. keep up the good work."

Joseph Gunn	$250.00	"Thanks for all you do for the team George! Here's to a cure for Gigi and everyone else fighting this disorder..."

Caroline Ragody	$30.00	*

Bassem Haddad	$250.00	"Good Luck with the Race George. Be Safe, and God Bless You for all the Work that you do for the Charity. "

Christal Jolly-Bechtold	$25.00	*

Mike Sanders	$25.00	"Good luck George! You are an inspiration to me."

Sean Black	$25.00	"George - the way you reach out to help those in need is a true inspiration! The World would be a much better place with more people like you in it! I'm honored to call you my friend!"

Michael Dujovne	$100.00	"George, You are very kind and selfless to devote your efforts for this good cause. We will be thinking of you and those you will be helping while you are running in Antarctica. Have a great time while you are there, and let me know what you think of my birth country, Argentina. Mike and Rosemary Dujovne"

Missy Blake	$25.00	"Good luck to you and the team George! We appreciate you!"

Brett Barr	$10.00	*

Kenneth Tenbusch	$50.00	"Great job George!! Have a cool run! The Tenbusch Family"

Miriam Showalter	Hidden	"Congratulations, George! You are a gift!"

Mark Nowalk	$50.00	"Better Late then never.. Just getting to my work emails.. Been out of the country for over a month. Can't wait to hear about the adventure that you all had. Cheers Mark"

CLICK HERE to follow the NFE Antarctica BLOG

Below is a video from the Children’s Tumor Foundation that demonstrates how your support benefits nearly 2 million people worldwide that are affected by Neurofibromatosis. I hope you’ll please take a few minutes to watch the video and perhaps be as motivated as we are to support The Children’s Tumor Foundation.

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