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In 2008 I ran the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K. I was out of shape, 50lbs heavier than I wanted to be, and unhappy in my skin. During that race I saw women, of all shapes, sizes, ages and colors, running together for the Cure. The women in "Breast Cancer Survivor" T-shirts touched me. If they could be strong and healthy while fighting cancer then what was my excuse? Since then I have lost 50++ pounds and found an addiction to running. I ran my first Marathon the Seattle Rock N Roll Marathon June 2009. This year I will Go Pink and Race for the Cure. This is my chance to give back to Komen for the Cure for helping me find my health and to HOPEFULLY beat breast cancer. Aspire to Inspire, Melanie (AKA Tall Mom on the Run) http://www.tallmomontherun.com

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Over the past 26 years, we have invested more than $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. And because millions of people are counting on us to fulfill our promise, we have pledged to invest an additional $2 billion by 2017. Our promise is to end breast cancer forever. Will you join us?

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Contributor Amount Comment Lisa McCann $25.00 * Stephanie Croughwell $50.00 * Hannah MacBeth $100.00 "Mel - The first time I received a donation for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from someone I didn't "know" in real life, I cried! I hope we can meet up at Rock 'n Roll Seattle! Will be such a special day! Thanks for the support and inspiration. " Darlene Cardillo $15.00 * Marlene Sykes $33.00 "Go Mel Go! Behind you all the way, girl! XO" ERICA McIvor $50.00 "Thank you for being such an awesome inspiration!!! " Erika Howder $50.00 * Jen Green $65.00 "You are such an inspiration and I enjoy reading your blog!! Thanks for aspiring to inspire me!" Tammy Hammack $50.00 * Beth Huebner $25.00 "Good work Mel - this is to honor my friend Tammy who was diagnosed at 35. Beth " Caitlin Albertson $25.00 * John Mari Tipps $50.00 "We love you Mel.. Hope you make your goal..." Molly Baker $15.00 * Lacey Hebert $25.00 * Melissa Perry $15.00 "Love your blog Mel and am always inspired by your posts!!" April Pendegraph $20.00 "Great job Mel!!! Love, April-Mommy's Fit for the King" Kera Murphy $25.00 "You're an inspiration to so many :) This is for the grandmother I never met." Erica Haggins $25.00 "EricaH from I Run Because...I Can. Good Luck with your goal, I think what your doing is amazing" Ashley Cavicchi $50.00 * Jessica Bird $25.00 * Nancy Capen $25.00 * Kelly Covert $1.00 "Hey, Mel. I know $1 isn't much, but I think every little bit counts. I'm issuing a $1 challenge on my blog to get readers donating even just $1 to a cause they feel is worthy. I'm linking your fundraising page!! Thanks for all you do." Rose Weckenmann $5.00 "Way to go Mel!" Katye McNulty Hidden "Sorry I can't contribute more Mel! The poor college student budget doesn't allow for too much extra but I love to contribute what I can. Keep it up! " Amanda Corvello $50.00 * Linda Schaack $100.00 * Alisa Dunlap $15.00 * Heather Gannoe $3.33 "Go Mel Go! " Marlene Sykes $3.00 * Alicia Verburg $5.00 "So, not in 3's but I figured you wouldn't mind. ;) Happy fundraising!" Bethany Bertrand $3.33 * Aron Eichhorn $25.00 * Tonia Blanchet $25.00 "I wish I could donate more. So excited for you to reach your fundraising and running goals!" Anonymous $50.00 * Peter & Terri Turner $25.00 "Go Mel Go, with the wind at your back, we love you mom and dad Turner" Stacie Dahlin $15.00 "Good Luck Mel!!! You will do awesome. Wish I could do more but at least it's divisible by 3 :)" Talitha Parsons $6.34 * Michelle Carbone $10.00 "Michelle from LetsRollMama. Good luck to you on reaching your goal! Thank you for being such an inspiration and a constant source of optimism for the rest of us." Melissa Clauson $25.00 "Go...Go....Go! Thanks Melanie for making a difference. " Andrea Halnon Hidden * ERICA McIvor $15.00 * Micki Moss $53.33 "Great job Mel! You have inspired so many :) Can't wait to meet!" Michelle Zesati $25.00 * M J $15.00 "Thanks for being such an amazing person and an inspiration to everyone!! :)" Khianna Bartholomew $25.00 "Go Pink!" Robin Le Roy-Kyle $20.00 "Run hard, smile big, Mel! HUGS from Orlando!! " Christina Johnson $15.00 * Michele Harrison $15.00 * Jill Ellingson $33.33 * Jenny Furgala $15.00 * Alinda Kokkinou $40.00 * Kathryn Felix $25.00 * Heather Cruz $48.34 "You are doing a great thing! Congratulations on reaching your goal! Have an awesome run!" Kathleen Rafish $15.00 * Theresa Whiteley $25.00 "Good Job! you have been a great blogging inspiration to me. keep writing:)" Amy Rizo $5.00 * Darlene Cardillo Hidden * Karen Burrows $10.00 * Jen Morgan $5.00 * Laurie Higgins $5.00 * Jamie Edge $5.00 "Good luck with your fundraising and your race, Mel! You are such an inspiration to all of us!" Stacy Smith $5.00 "Good luck, girl!" Kim Reed $25.00 * Beth Bellanca $5.00 * Elizabeth Bellanca $5.00 * Jeniffer Karas $5.00 * Whitney Sutherland $10.00 * Aimee Youngblood $5.00 * Catherine Ball $10.00 * Jessica OConnell $5.00 "Awesome job Mel! You are an inspiration!" Stacie Dahlin $5.00 * jenny furgala $5.00 * Kerrie Turcic $10.00 * Lynne Day $25.00 "I too started running RFC 5Ks because my best friend lost her mom to the disease. Thanks! Keep it up!" Erica Haggins $25.00 * Melissa Perry $15.00 "Good Job Mel! Happy Birthday!!!"