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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan
2009 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon – October 18, 2009

Mission:To grant wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan and help make wishes come true at the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. This is a great opportunity to test your endurance and gives reason to run – for wish kids. Joining our team is as easy:

#1. Register

Be sure to choose Make-A-Wish of Michigan as your charity of choice

#2. Customize your Personal Fundraising Page

Which you will receive after you register

#3. Spread the Word

The number one reason why people donate is because someone asked them to

Caitlyn age 6, her wish was to swim with the dolphins – help grant wishes like hers by making a donation today

. : : Make a Contribution : : .

Total donations: $22,931

Goal: $25,000

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Contributor Amount Comment
misty prill $10.00
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Martin Polega $26.22 "The amount is how many miles are in a marathon (26.21875). I know you're running a half, but maybe it's motivation. Good luck, Mike."
Mollie Lovell $25.00
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Emily Polega $26.00 "Here ya go, 13 for you and 13 for me. I will also be donating 13.1 miles of running and excruciating pain!! =)"
Gjon Thaqi $25.00
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Matthew Pitters $5.00
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Lem Yeung $20.00
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Andrea Sharpe $20.00
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Ryan Sharpe $20.00
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Thomas Scheer $5.00
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Richard Pesserl $10.00
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Matthew Burchart $5.00
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Justin Fiema $2.00
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Cynthia Luce $100.00
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Joshua Hachey $1.00
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Kirsten Salmeen $20.00
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Deborah Addison $20.00
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Suzy Francoeur $2.00
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lisa manocchio $25.00
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Denny Kaczmarczyk $10.00
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Jennifer Lutheran $10.00
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Kristin Chatas $10.00
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Michael Chatas $10.00
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Jamie Graves $5.00
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Amanda Higgins $500.00
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Sara Ahmed $100.00
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kim austin $1.00
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Jennifer Uggen $5.00
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Kelly Misch $20.00
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joshua Monte $25.00
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barbara bergeski $100.00
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barbara bergeski $100.00
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Lauren Nicholls $100.00
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john carboni $20.00 "The world would be a better place if ther were more caring people like you.....Go Kelly!"
Ross Kinney Hidden "Kelly, This is a wonderful cause and a wonderful thing you are doing. One of the little boys I know through Team in Training is on his Make-A-Wish trip right now and it because of efforts like yours these dreams come true. "
Mark Adams $260.00
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Melanie Vecore $5.00
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Michael Sweeney Hidden "Tim Thanks for making a difference with the kids that need it most! Mike S."
Karl Flowers $50.00
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Bill Williams $50.00 "Good luck Tim! This a great cause!"
Rebecca Drzewiecki Hidden
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Carla Brown $25.00
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Tricia Caldwell Hidden
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Mark Borkowski $52.00
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Andrew Price $5.00
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Anonymous $25.00
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Bryan Millmine $10.00
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Michael DeRosa $25.00
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Karen Hinkle $25.00 "Jennifer, I know you'll reach your goal and run the race to the best of your ability. I'll be thinking of you and praying for health, safety and good race conditions. Thanks for caring about very special children! As an aunt of a special needs child this truly means a lot. "
Sabrina Keeley $50.00
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John Boes $50.00
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DON SAIN $50.00
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R. Steven Polachek $100.00 "Good Luck--Have Fun"
Patricia Boudreau Hidden "Make a Wish is one of my favorite organizations - kick butt! ap"
Kathleen Taylor $1.00
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Brian and Mary Ann Ralph $50.00 "Good luck, Tim. What a great organization."
Mark Schreiber Hidden
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Nick Atsalakis $20.00
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Doug & Diane Kopp $52.00 "Jenny, We will donate $2.00 per mile because we know you will make it and it is a very good couse. Love, Dad & Mom "
Allison Plum $25.00 "Go Destiny GO...YOU make us all proud We are ONE....."
Dana Quinn Hidden "Good Luck Tim!!"
Mike Drayton $25.00
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William Kratz $25.00 "Jennifer, Good luck in the race. I know you will finish. This is a great cause. Bill Kratz "
David Saperstein $18.00
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Michele Eaton $25.00
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Sean Blackmore $50.00
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Gwen Frederickson $10.00
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William Leonard $25.00
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Larry Fitzpatrick $25.00 "You better run your butt off!!!"
Cathi Cole $25.00 "Jennifer - I am so impressed that you are doing this. Best wishes for a great day."
Tim Shanahan $25.00 "Good luck, Tim! "
Brent Lambright $25.00
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Monica Breen $10.00
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Nedra Pickler $100.00 "Good for you, Jenny! Xoxo, Nedra and Eric"
Vijayabhaskar Perumalla $10.00
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Suasn Zekov-Lubin Hidden "A marathon is all about energy management. Keep hydrated and run, in a Dionis sort of way! ~Aunt Susan xo "
Isabel Kesn $10.00
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Kevin Bodie Hidden
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Julia Maday $25.00
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vicki o'grady $25.00
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John-Henry Eversgerd $50.00
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Blair Osborn $25.00
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Chris Saline $25.00
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Carol Machiela $25.00
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Linda Lee Hadley $25.00
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BRETT ALMSTEAD $25.00 "If you can dream it, you can do it! "
david & natalie zuehlke $25.00
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Kathleen White $30.00
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Heather Roll $10.00
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jeff fundukian Hidden
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indira cabello $25.00 "Good luck! "
Rachel Knight $25.00 "Laura- I am so proud of you! What a great accomplishment & a great charity to dontate to! Good Luck! Rachel"
lora mceachern $25.00
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Beth Byrd $50.00
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David Stis $100.00
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PETE CIFALOGLIO Hidden "Good luck Tim!"
Robert Hill $2.00
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Tim Maday $25.00
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Cheryl Maday $25.00
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Hazel Epert $25.00
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sudheer mummaneni $25.00 "Good Job..."
Caren Liu $25.00
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David Ragland $100.00
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David Ragland $100.00
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John & Pam Gruber $35.00 "Thanks for making a difference. Run, Tim, Run!"
Betty Sadler $2.00
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Sherry Zheng $25.00
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Charlene Pongracz $10.00
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Joe Kwederis $100.00
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Dan Foster $40.00 "Good luck Jennifer! Make a Wish is a great organization."
Frank & Lillian Hauser $25.00 " Good Luck Jennifer .... We are confident you can complete the race!!! It's very nice to see someone doing this for the "Kid's of Michigan" Frank & Lillian "
Jeremy Kopp $50.00
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Jennifer Owens Hidden
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Rita Tabaczynski $25.00 "Good luck Laura"
NANCY SHARER Hidden
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beverly moore $25.00
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john almstead $25.00 "Good luck- John, Aimee, Benjamin, and James"
michael sweet $50.00 "Im proud of you for trying to make a difference in a sick childs life. Keep up the good work 143."
Lori Manos $25.00
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Aaron Prillwitz $10.00
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Nicole Prillwitz $10.00
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Shawn Grady $100.00
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Tammy Clements $25.00
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Hyla Williams $25.00
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Lydia Murray Hidden "Good Luck Jennifer! This is a great cause and a wonderful challenge! You can do it!"
Rodney Knipe $50.00 "GO TIMMY!!!"
Thomas Young $25.00 "Good Luck."
John Castillo $25.00 "Good Luck!"
Cindy Montagna $5.00
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Laura Wilmes $25.00
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Derek Knight $10.00
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Jessica Michie $25.00
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Brenda Flory Hidden "Good luck!"
tracie strand $40.00
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Don Stupica $50.00
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Katarina Goitz $40.00
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Brady Neubert $50.00
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Vicky Nguyen $50.00 "GOOO Jennifer!! Thank you so much for doing this for all of these miraculous kids!! As I've told you, I was once a Make-A-Wish kid about 8 years ago. I can't tell you how much my wish day means to me. For my wish day, I was a model for a day and my pictures were actually used in a cosmetic line. Your fundraising will definitely bring joy and a chance of a lifetime for these amazing and strong kids! "
Renee Marone $20.00
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Murray Grondin $25.00 "This is a great thing you are doing Jon - all the best. M!"
Mary Schiebner $10.00
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Lucy Tsung $120.00 "Dear Nono, good luck ! Love, ABU"
Sonny Doo $200.00
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Ellen Fan $100.00 "Gar Yau (Add Oil)!"
Zipporah Yu $100.00 "So proud of you for doing this!!Add oil!!!!"
Jean Chan $100.00
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Frances Mok $100.00
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Kenneth Gongola Hidden
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Steve Gosney $25.00
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Janelle Rogers $25.00
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Yvonne Choi $100.00
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Alexandra Saperstein Hidden "Good Luck David!!!!! "
Jacqueline Keene $25.00 "Good Luck!"
Frank Ferro $42.00 "Frank (the Tank) knows you can do it! "
Jacquelyn Valente $25.00
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Minna Tao $200.00
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Andrew Henderson $100.00 "GO SAM GO!"
bobby tsung $100.00
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Brian and Lisa Kopp $52.01
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Paula-Rose Stark Hidden
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Cristen Pappas $25.00
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Eric Apollo $5.00
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Sam Lteif $50.00
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Kopp Diane $50.00
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ANNA WOJTAL $10.00
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mark tomas $50.00 "Jennifer, don't embarrass me and run it in less than 4 hours . Mark"
Lynda Saperstein $50.00 "Proud of you !"
Angie Sell $50.00 "Good luck!!!"
Stanley Saperstein $50.00
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lancelot Lie Hidden
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Shellie Buckle $25.00 "You Go Tom ~~ XO"
Anonymous $100.00
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Elizabeth Mott Hidden "Thank you Tom for caring..for taking the time from your day to help make a happy difference for a child in need. You don't even know how much I admire and respect you for doing this. XOXO L. "
Shellie Buckle $25.00 " GO KELLY!! RUN FAST!! XOXO"
Russ White $50.00
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Mark Pinkus $100.00 "Sam - running a marathon is great - doing it for a meaningful cause is AWESOME."
Emily Kubash $50.00 "Go Jen!"
Steve Doinidis $5.00
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Luke Hill $25.00
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Raymond Ratledge $100.00
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Lucia Boulet $100.00
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Karen Fritz Hidden
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Brian Lammi $25.00
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WENDY GILBERT $10.00
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g lie Hidden
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Shannon Wright $100.00
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Joan Marquart $25.00 "Go, Cathy, go!"
Christine Roeder $25.00
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Holly Windom $10.00
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William Chickering $50.00 "For the Kids!"
Mark Thomson $250.00
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Jeanette Summerfield $50.00
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James Gorski $10.00 "Good Luck Sweetheart, I am pulling for ya !!!!!"
Ann Wilson (Mary Schiebner's MOM) $10.00 "Mary is my daughter. This will be one of the first races she'll be in but it's definitely not the first time she's given of her HEART & MIND to her family, charity or religious groups. I'm so proud of her and of the time she spends giving of herself to others. :):):):):) "
Stephen Summerfield $50.00
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Anthony Fontana $5.00 "Good Luck!"
Karen Davis $25.00 "Good luck, Susan!! "
Janelle Gunn Hidden "Run like the wind Susan...:)"
Stefano Nicolini $13.10
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Elizabeth Petoskey Hidden
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The McClymont Family $25.00 "Good Luck!"
Larry Johnson $25.00
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Diane Smeed $25.00
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John and Carol Zinser $25.00
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Anonymous Hidden
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Nancy Worthley $25.00 "Way to go Marie!"
Greg Salinger $25.00
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Kristianna Gibbs $10.00
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joel julie jenna jillian walters $25.00
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barbara pollard $40.00
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Elaine Fritz Hidden
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valerie brassenx $10.00 "a little something for a big wish ... Great idea Aude hope you'll reach your goal Val"
Marianne Coates $25.00
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FADI HERMES $50.00 "I hope all the children will realise their wishes."
TIffany Heil $20.00 "Go Uncle Tim!"
Erin Parrish $25.00
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alyssa silver $10.00
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BETTY STEVENS $100.00 "GOOD LUCK TOM "
Mark Gaffney Hidden
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Huron Valley Steel Corporation Hidden
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Marie-Laure Salvado $20.00 "Way to go Aude :) Bravo"
Anonymous $1,000.00
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Tim Byrd $25.00
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Anne Tranchida $30.00
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Jean-Marie & Anne Lapeyre $50.00 "Thank you Aude, we are with you"
Kathy Ambler $50.00
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Rosanne Yuhasz $25.00
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Catherine Rigaud $20.00 "It's a very good cause you're supporting, hope this kid's wish will come true Cathy"
Cassandra Zott $100.00
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John G. Nicholas $105.00 "Candi is one great person, who helps everyone. God bless her."
Kit McGuigan $25.00 "Good for you Zotts!"
Syd, Matti & Lexi Robertson $20.00 "Candi- My girls had a lemonade sale to raise $ for St. Judes. They have decided to split the $ between the 2 causes now. They were excited to donate the final $ you needed to reach your goal- they were so happy to help a good cause. Matti (6) said "mom, maybe they will feel better if their wish comes true!" Terri Robertson (Syd, Matti & Lexi) "
Karen Richter $25.00
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Dale Nemec $10.00
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Deborah Malek $25.00
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Melissa Murphy Hidden "You are the man! Maybe I'll try running it with you next year! Great job for an amazing cause."
Anonymous $35.00 "One word: Bravo Aude! It's a very noble and touching cause....."
Laurence et Stefano Zenezini $20.00 "Avec tous nos encouragements !"
Randy Bondy $31.00 "I think what you are doing is really awesome. Make sure you stay hydrated while your running!"
Anonymous $35.00
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Mahdi Sebti $18.10
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Frederick Hoffman $100.00
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Louis Christensen $25.00
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Alan Sweet $50.00 "Good Luck and a good selection of a charity. Alan "
Wendy Stevens Disposal $125.00 "Good job Tom!!! We are proud of you."
Judy Pann Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. J $50.00 "It is very generous of you to give of your time for this great cause. Good luck!"
Lila LaHood Hidden
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Michele Vanderschueren $20.00 "Bravo Aude ! Bonne chance !"
Lynn Sampey $25.00
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Carol Burden $25.00 "Wish I could be there to walk with you! Go Cathy go..... xoxoxo Carol"
Isabelle Laurain- Fabre Hidden
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Ed Reed Hidden "Have a great run!"
biffy fowler Hidden
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Raymond Smith $20.00 "Keep up the great work Destiny!"
Rich & Chris Knoblock $50.00 "We are proud of the self discipline you and Emily are exhibiting by participating in this event. We wish you both the best of luck. We love you!! Dad & Chris"
Janice Cutting $100.00
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Wayne & Mary Ann Sweet $50.00 "Good Luck & God Bless You"
Rhonda Burns $20.00
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Thressa Cannon $50.00 "Good Luck!!!"
Randy Knoblock $40.00 "Run your butt off"
Nolan Thompson $25.00 "Way to go! You are an inspiration."
sera dorozan $32.00
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kathy Krajewski $100.00
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Barb Van Haren $25.00
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Stephen Fryzlewicz $50.00
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Tyler Borowy $50.00 "Go Destiny! Good Luck! ~Tyler and Agustina"
Ruth Seitz $25.00
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Lucille Niles $50.00 "Good going, Curt!!"
Christa Civitillo $50.00 "Happy to support such a great cause, good luck with the race!"
Joe Koscica $25.00
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Anonymous $50.00
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Courtney theolet $50.00 "You've never been afraid of a challenge both personally and professionally but this has got to be one of the most difficult goals yet. I admire your dedication and wish you the best. I see a triathlon in your future!"
Eric D North $50.00 "Niler--good to see an old guy like you staying in shape!"
Carmen Markstrom $25.00
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john carboni $100.00 "Thank you for taking part in this event! We need more caring people in this country!"
Kathleen Jacobs Johnson $10.00 "Go Destiny!!"
Pete Phillips Hidden
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Marissa Osinski $1.00
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John Sanderson $2.00
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Roxanne Braden $20.00 "Michael: Hope you meet your goal. Aunt Roxanne"
Missy Oakley Hidden
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Allen Greenway Hidden "Congratulations Curt on your challenge!"
Patricia Lenderman $50.00
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Renee Millmine $10.00
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Jamie & Gail Junod $35.00
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Kristie Arens $25.00
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Tara Ference $25.00
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WILLIAM QUARTERMAN $50.00
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Anonymous Hidden
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Tamara Millmine $10.00
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Irma Fritz Hidden
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Mark Fontana $50.00
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Keith Ratledge $250.00
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Ariadne Lie $100.00 "Sorry I can't make it to cheer you on!! Best of luck, smile at all the cameras you see and if u can, take pictures while u run:)) I took my phone and took pictures:) and if there is beer at the end, have one:)) good luck T!!!!"
Fritz Enterprises, Inc. Fritz Hidden
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Kathleen Schafer $50.00 "Good Luck, Karen"
mark spiegel $50.00
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Brenda Knox $25.00
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Trevor Ryals $50.00
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James Salmond $25.00
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Tim Cernuto $25.00
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Joseph Rawlins $50.00
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Phillip & Sherry Shaub $50.00
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Nathan Snow $25.00
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Brenda Gabor $25.00
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Cheryl Davis $25.00 "Keith, you should be commended for you efforts. I'm very proud of you. Cheryl"
Caitlin Koehlinger $10.00
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Lori Binder $25.00
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Michael Smith $25.00
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Paula Seacat $25.00
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Mark Hamilton $25.00
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Robert Hendrickson $50.00
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Arnie Penette $30.00
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John Curosh $25.00
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Gerald Mannarino $20.00
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Ron Smith $25.00
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Wong Kimberly $15.00
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Metcalfe Timothy $25.00 "Good Luck! :o)"
Jan Almstead $65.00 "Blake,what a wonderful way to contribute to a great cause, hope that you reach/exceed your goal! xox Mom"
karen sprinkel $25.00 "Good for you Mary!"
Lynn Zott $100.00
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Michelle Smith $10.00
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Ava Macari $50.00 "Good Luck Tim!"
Ilze Meija Ham $25.00 "Good for you Mary! Good luck with your run. "
mathew jadan $10.00
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fadi Yaldo $5.00
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Monica Lewis $20.00
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Janet Hulbert $10.00
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Marcy Fioretti $15.00
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Janis and Paul Sternberg Hidden "Good Luck on your walk Cathy! We will hope for nice weather for you! "
Natalie Bain $25.00
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John Betler $25.00
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Kai Lau $25.00
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David Smith $10.00 "I'm proud of you Dad. Love, David"
Melany Jones $25.00
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Larry Bogner $50.00
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Krista Danias $15.00
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Daisuke Akiba $25.00
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Sam and Jennifer Simich $25.00
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Paul Watha $5.00
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Linda Cleveland $25.00
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Annette Sandulowich Hidden "For Lucas Monte who will always live in everyone's heart."
Jeanne Hamelin $25.00
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Karen McClain $13.50
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Yu Fukuda $10.00
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John Kriegel Hidden
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Larry Gormezano $50.00
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david bazzy $100.00
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Jean Zott $25.00
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osworth jeff $25.00
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Carol Clement $25.00
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Lisa Hill $10.00
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Valerie Dudek $25.00 "What a great cause! Good luck."
John Christiansen Hidden
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Matthew Miller $10.00
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Charmaine Johnson $10.00
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Fred Gongola $50.00
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Kathy Cole $50.00 "Good Luck D.O.S!"
Corinne Allor-Herman $25.00
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Shawn Blankenship $50.00
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Kathleen Sime Hidden "Good luck Tamara, this is an amazing run and you are doing it for a wonderful charity! Use an accent when you are across the border:)"
Amos Sheena $2.00
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Tessie Florendo $50.00
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Toni Brownfield $25.00
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Cynthia Fairless $25.00 "Good luck Curt-great cause."
Jeanre Reader $50.00 "Godspeed, Curt!"
Mike McClain $13.50
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Jeff & Tina Long $50.00
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Debbie Olah $25.00
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Adam Hart $10.00
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Sean, Jennifer, and Ella Garland $100.00
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Vivian Tsung $300.00
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David Au $200.00
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kitty tam $100.00
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Deborah Gibbins $50.00
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Ron Hoepfner $50.00 "Joe, your family has always been in my thoughts and prayers! Take good care. Ron"
Brian & Stefanie Seidner $50.00
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Chris Corkery $50.00
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Jon Midbo $20.00
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Kelly Jaskot $50.00
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Robert Epting $5.00
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Thomas Zwolinski $25.00
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Jodi Gillig Hidden "So proud of you, Your doing a great thing Tim. We will be checking your progress throughout the day Sunday. Miss you guys Jodi"
Stephen Eisenberg $100.00
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David Coley $20.00
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William Baisden $25.00 "Go Renaissance!"
celia lemaitre $30.00
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Mark Williams $25.00
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Sammy, Josh, Miriam Saperstein $80.00
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Joseph Whalen $15.00
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Kamran Siddiqui $15.00
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Kate Kovarovic $20.00
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Craig Malek $50.00
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Raymond Kunkler $1.00
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Howard Abbey $25.00
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Anonymous $58.00
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Jennifer Imesch $10.00 "Go for it, Dehnie!!! "
jerome katz Hidden
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Karen Fritz Hidden
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Jessica Shehab $25.00
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Kelly Rogers $25.00 "Run, JO, run. That's it!"
john carboni $25.00 "To honor your outstanding EFFORT in Chicago!"
Lanie Cosgrove $50.00
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Mike Sandoval $25.00 "Good Luck Homey!"
charles waimon $100.00 "Tim- what a special act of kindness and woderful example to set for all of us. Margit and Chuck "
Rusty and Heather Compton $25.00 "I am very proud of you for not only training so hard for this but also for working through the pain to continue to get ready to do this marathon. I know you will finish, I am sorry you wont be able to do it the way you want but you can and will make it all the way. Good luck girl and please be careful, dont push too hard. "
Megan Avram $25.00 "Good luck, Susan. I miss you and am very proud of you!"
Daniel DeRose $10.00 "Hau rein- Test donation!!!"
Lucia Cazaudumec $20.00
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Helene Miller $20.00
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Maria & Philippe Paumier $30.00
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Christine Kowalski $25.00 "I know you can do it. You are one of the toughest people I know! Good Luck!"
John Wittenberg $25.00 "Run Ned Run You the man!"
Nicole Cavin $25.00
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Fanny Chau $100.00
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CYRIL BESSIERES $100.00
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Anonymous $100.00
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Adrian Hatfield $30.00
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Anonymous Hidden "Generous donation from Masako-san!"
Jen Nast Hidden "Run, Susan, Run! So proud of you!!"
Jessica Bodis $15.00
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Mark Isler $25.00 "Good Luck Tim!"
Marshall Richards $25.00
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Anonymous $10.00
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Anonymous Hidden
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Allison StClair $25.00
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Jeff Mallace $100.00
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mary fox $30.00 "This is a contribution from the garage sale held in Flushing, MI. Thanks to all those who donated!"
brian duffy $50.00
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David Ratledge $25.00
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