Hello and welcome to family, friends and future friends!! The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is holding a marathon and all of the donations raised go towards finding a cure for this tragic disease. All gifts, big and small, are greatly appreciated. Your donation is also completely tax deductible!

I have to admit something before we go any further - I hate running! Yet, as much as I despise running, I love my boyfriend and upon learning about this half marathon - I knew that I had to do it!

A British cab driver once told me, "If you have your health, you have your wealth!" Well, I was given my wealth when Justin came into my life. I have never felt more blessed with such love and closeness. He is my absolute best friend and inspires me each moment with his hard work and humor. I would love to return the wealth he has given me by helping his future health.

It hurts my heart to see him in such poor health. He has been battling Crohn's for over 20 years, had many surgeries and each day faces a myriad of physical issues. More than anything, I want him to live freely. I want nothing more than him to leave the house without fear over stomach problems or having to take numerous pills. This relentless disease invades all things simple. I feel the most important thing I can do for his health is to raise money to fund research into curing this disease. Please, even if you can't afford to donate, visit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's website www.ccfa.org for more information on this disease and the work they are doing to help.

I would do anything for this man. So early December, I will lace up some sneakers and do what I like least for the one I love most.

Please remember anything counts when it comes to finding a cure! Do not feel intimidated or obligated to match anyone's contribution. You can also select to be completely anonymous if you wish. Even just a few dollars can help Ccfa fund their research goals. Please remember to save your confirmation email for your tax receipts! To donate please use the contribution box at the top right of this page.

Please feel free to forward this page to your friends and family or anyone you feel may be interested in the cause. Or just mention meaghansrun.net! Thanks!

If you have any questions or are hesitant to donate over the web and would like to do a cash or check donation please email me at meaghansrun@yahoo.com.

For more information regarding the race, please click on "Team Challenge".