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I am about to do something amazing... and I need your help! I am currently training for and will complete the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on July 17, 2011, to raise funds and awareness for research leading to improved treatment options and a cure for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases. Crohn's disease is a chronic (ongoing) disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Ulcerative colitis on the other hand, affects only the colon. It is estimated that as many as 1.4 million Americans have IBD; however, many more suffer in silence due to potential embarrassment and alienation. Crohn's disease may occur in people of all ages, but it is primarily a disease of adolescents and young adults, affecting mainly those between 15 and 35. On average, people are diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in their mid-30s, although the disease can occur at any age. If you know me, you know I have never done anything like this before, I am not a runner but have decided to give back in this manner. As a member of Team Challenge, I have a coach, a training program, and teammates to support me. I have committed to a training schedule with additional trainings with my team on the weekends, and I’ve promised to raise $2,500 in donations to The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Any donation, big or small will help those researching to find the cure. I hope you agree with me about the importance of this cause. Please help support me by giving generously. A minimum of 82 cents per dollar raised by CCFA goes directly to research and patient support, and your contribution is tax deductible. If your company matches charitable contributions, please include matching forms with your donation. Of course, your good wishes and positive vibes to sustain me in my training and your praise as I cross the finish line will also be graciously accepted. Please show your support. Sincerely, Mike Flegal

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Contributor Amount Comment DOUGLAS FLEGAL $250.00 "We'll be a platinum donator for you. Good for you for sacrificing your body. Mom and Dad" Alberto Bosque $50.00 * Sara Taylor Hidden "Way to go! Wish I could train along with you. " Kip Wilkins Hidden * John Beynon $50.00 * Maciej Przybylski $20.00 * Nancy Wade $20.00 * Jeff Pickus $50.00 "Go, Mike, go!" Jane Dockstader $10.00 * Drew Sanders $10.00 "Love you Michael!475" Amy Moss $25.00 * marilyn Leonis Hidden "Now go run like hell...." Opal Stapley $10.00 * Rachel Frampton $5.00 * Brandon Suisse $25.00 * Tyler Tomsic-Taylor Hidden "Mikie, you rock! " Nichole McGrath $20.00 "Love from us 3 girls. Good Luck!" Martha Galvan $10.00 * nicole toyama $20.00 * Brian Weston $25.00 "Go Mike!!" Traci Welborn $10.00 * Doug Hill $50.00 * Alicia Brimley $25.00 "My brother has Crohns, thanks for doing this for those living with this disease!" Maria Getz $10.00 * Grant Knox $25.00 "GO MIKE!!!!" Anonymous $25.00 "Way to go Mike! " Sabrina Shuman $5.00 * Kim Shaw $20.00 * Richard Logan $50.00 * Kathy Howard $50.00 * Joshua Edewards $50.00 "i hope you don't soil yourself during this race. that would be really embarrassing. if it does happen though, can you make sure someone immortalizes the moment for facebook? please and thank you. " Marilee Wadman $10.00 * Karina Moore Hidden "Go Mikey! Good luck, we'll be praying for you. Devin's little brother has Crohn's, so we appreciate your sacrifice. Love ya!" Heidi McQuivey $10.00 "Kick some ass Mike!!! Miss you doll........ Good luck with the race!!!" Nahe Foley $5.00 * Daniel Hicks $10.00 * Liz Green Hidden "We'll be cheering for you and wish you the best with training and meeting your goal donation." Marilyn Leonis Hidden * Kevin Williams $20.00 * Marlena Aszmann $20.00 "Kick some butt Mikie...proud of you!" TY ALRED $20.00 * Michael Gafa $20.00 * Drew Kioa $25.00 "Good Luck Mikey!! Miss you bro....." Kym Frankowski $10.00 * Polly Walker $30.00 * Sara Kiumars $50.00 "Mikey!! Good luck with all of this!! I hope this helps!!" The Skids $50.00 * Katie Andresen $5.00 "You seemed desperate. Sorry I'm a poor child. Love you mike" Perry Sloan $25.00 * Teresa Flegal $100.00 "I'm so proud of you Mike... Here's a little more to help along" Alecia & Romney Williams $25.00 * David Levitt $30.00 "Sorry that I did not get this to you sooner, was out of the country. Let me know how you made out. David"