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My mother was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 2 years ago. Last year I ran the Great Bay 1/2 Marathon in NH, and raised $1,825 in honor of my Mother. The goal I made for myself in early January was to raise $2000 or more in 2008.
Now I find myself running the race this year - In memory of my Mom. My Mother, Patricia Vaudreuil, passed away on January 23, 2008.
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
As defined by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation: Pulmonary Fibrosis involves scarring of the lung. Gradually, the air sacs of the lungs become replaced by fibrotic tissue. When the scar forms, the tissue becomes thicker causing an irreversible loss of the tissue’s ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream.
You can find more information about Pulmonary Fibrosis directly from the Foundation’s web site: pulmonaryfibrosis.org
How Can You Help?
I will be running in the Great Bay Half Marathon on Sunday April 6th. Runners have the opportunity to raise money for sponsored charities. I’m happy to say that the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is one of the chosen charities again this year in 2008.
Please consider pledging money to sponsor me as I run the race. All monies pledged will go 100% to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Neither I, nor the race, take any percentage of the proceeds raised. In fact, all checks should be made out directly to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
To donate to this worthy cause with your credit card, please enter in your pledge amount below. If paying by check, please e-mail me at cathleen.brown@gmail.com first so I may record your sponsorship and furnish you with a mailing address. Please include your name, phone number, and pledge amount.
Donations must be received two weeks after the race completion (April 20th 2008).
Thank You!
I thought I would be once again running in honor of my mom . . . I thank you for your support as I run in memory of her this year. |
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Total Donations: $4,288
Goal: $4,000
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