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NF Marathon Team Runs The 2008 Green Bay Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, Relay Marathon and 5K

Racing for NF Research

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow randomly throughout the body on the nerve sheaths. NF occurs in more than one in 3,000 births – more than Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Huntington’s Disease combined.

Fortunately, there now is a way you can help alleviate the suffering…simply by running or walking in a marathon to help raise money for NF research and services. Here’s how it works: Once you have registered on active.com to run the Green Bay Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, Relay Marathon and 5K, May 17th & 18th 2008 Green Bay, WI. you can then create a personal fundraising web page. Then you ask for donations from family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc. Don’t worry! It’s not as difficult as you think. In fact, we’ll give you the tools you’ll need to raise the money.

Through this site, you have the option of fundraising individually or starting or joining a team. The NF Marathon Team is committed to raising funds and awareness so one day there will be a cure for NF! Help us get there. Mile by mile, step by step, you’ll be enabling the life-saving mission on the Children’s Tumor Foundation, while meeting new friends and experiencing something you’ll never forget. Please visit our website at www.ctf.org/marathon or email nfmarathon@ctf.org for further details.

Below is a video from the Children’s Tumor Foundation that demonstrates how your support benefits nearly 2 million people worldwide that are affected by Neurofibromatosis. I hope you’ll please take a few minutes to watch the video and perhaps be as motivated as we are to support The Children’s Tumor Foundation.

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Total Donations: $72,953

Goal: $85,000

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Goal

Contributor	Amount	Comment
Koster Silvernail	$10.00	"Thank you for running for me Daddy. I am proud of you!"

Nick and Kishoree Boegel	$250.00	"Good luck Andy and Derek! We're hoping for a big finish- both for you guys and for NF!"

Tanya Bogaczyk	$25.00	*

Christie Ronge	$25.00	"Koster, you are so brave and such an inspiration! Your daddy is brave too!!"

Steve and Kim Paulson	$25.00	"Koster your great attitude is an inspiration to all of us!"

Anonymous	$500.00	"In memory of Nana Sullivan who passed away March 15, 2008. Koster, she was so proud of you and prayed for you."

Jenny Wallace	$25.00	"Good Luck! My prayers are with your little boy!!!"

Anonymous	$1,000.00	"Our prays are with you."

Susan Braeger	$25.00	*

Laura & Bob Hensel	$100.00	"Koster is in our prayers!"

Uncie & Auntie Hawes	$1,000.00	"Thank you Andy, Richelle & Derek for running this race for our little buddy."

Dawn and Scott Fulton	$25.00	"Our prayers are with Koster. "

Stephanie Petrucci	$200.00	*

Kurt Reindl	$50.00	*

Michael Silvernail	$200.00	"Best wishes, Koster. You are in my thoughts. Good luck in the race Andy."

Tamara (King) Stark	$100.00	*

Diana Nicholson	$100.00	"Andy- your words and efforts are touching and inspiring- best of luck on your upcoming race and in your future efforts for Koster. Take care- Diana"

Michael Buttrey	$100.00	"Best of luck!"

Michael Russo	$50.00	"Andy: You may or may not have the perfect "runner's body," but I can assure you THE MOST PERFECT HEART has always resided therein! One step at a time, Dude, one precious step at a time!"

David Mann	$50.00	"Andy, Best of luck to you in this upcoming marathon...our thoughts and prayers are with you, Koster, and your family. David and Julie Mann"

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Brooke and Duncan MacLean	Hidden	"Good luck in the race, Andy! Koster is always in our prayers, and now we can pray for your lumbering body to make it through 26.2 miles! You are inspirational."

Theresa Reagan	$50.00	*

Emily Cressy	Hidden	*

Pete and Cindy Kuechle	$100.00	"Good luck Andy! I am sure you will do it, knowing it is for Koster This is a great cause."

Jack & Bonnie Schoemer	$100.00	*

Charles Dickey	$50.00	*

Anonymous	$25.00	*

Simon Brown	$500.00	"Please accept our family's prayers and best wishes."

John Silvernail	$100.00	"Someday, because there are those willing to run the race, everyone will cross the finish line."

Guy, Carol, Jill, Joe Schiller	$100.00	"Andy, You will always have our suppor in any way that you need it. Koster, your Dad is a great man...he will finish this race."

Josh Duhl	$100.00	*

Kurt & Lynette Apen	$500.00	"Go Andy... We are cheering for you, Koster, Shelby and the whole Silvernail family. Much Love, The Apens"

Kathleen Egan	$100.00	"Thanks for sharing your inspirational story!"

Rich Lloyd	$100.00	*

Betsy & Mario Ribera	Hidden	"Andy, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Koster, Shelby and the whole Silvernail clan. Be sure that on May 18th in particular will we will be cheering for you from Seattle!"

David Silvernail	$200.00	*

Catherine Lovejoy Foucher	$250.00	"Andy- Our prayers are with you and your family. Please send us a picture of your triumphant finish. God bless, Catherine Lovejoy Foucher"

John Cressy	$25.00	"We are all pulling for the entire Silvernail Family. Remember we are all in this with you. Love Johnny"

SCOT LANDRY	$100.00	*

Janet Balis Allen	Hidden	*

Marianne Mathis	$25.00	*

Deborah Weinstein	$50.00	*

Suresh Annappindi	$100.00	"Andy, our prayers are with you and your family. - Suresh & Shailaja Annappindi"

Jo Edward	$50.00	*

Ndidi Nwuneli	Hidden	"I am truly inspired by your remarkable strength and courage!May God continue to strengthen and bless you all! Best Wishes, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli"

David & Beth Cressy	$250.00	"Dear Andy, Shelby and kids, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you in this battle. We are proud to help sponsor you Andy!"

Sheri Nemeth	$100.00	"Andy, A great run for a great cause. Good luck with both the race and the fundraising!"

Brett Keith	$100.00	*

Steven Lien	$50.00	*

John and Kelly Curtiss	$100.00	"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Koster. He is fortunate to have such a supportive, active family. Best of luck in the marathon!"

Brad Gillum	$100.00	"Andy - Proud to support you on this run and Koster to find a cure."

Sheila Marmon	$25.00	*

Joel Silver	$50.00	"Good luck."

Steve Calhoun	Hidden	"Andy, What a terrific cause- God's speed on May 18th!! Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. "

Rodrigo Bitar	$100.00	*

Bo Shao	$3,000.00	"Our hearts go out to you. Best of luck. Jenny and Bo Shao"

martha sneider	$100.00	"My love to all of you! What a lovely gesture! Koster is so lucky to have such a wonderful family! My best to you and your sweet little boy!"

Allison and Shane OKelly	$100.00	*

Anonymous	$25.00	*

Linda Lai	$100.00	*

Mei Chen	$500.00	"Andy, Koster is lucky to have you and Shelby - I'm sure you'll make it to the finish line given the important cause that you are running for. Good luck and all the best to you and your family. Mei and Herald Chen"

Lauren Okum	$100.00	"Best wishes for you and your family, Andy! "

Ashesh Shah	$100.00	"Dear Andy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Koster. Wishing you the best, Ashesh Shah"

jeannine machon	$262.00	*

Patrick Keefe	$100.00	*

Peter Fruzzetti	Hidden	*

Mary Jo Denor	$50.00	"For Koster and Andy, in hopes of a good race and a cure!"

Bernardino Diaz-Andreu	$100.00	*

Steve and Marcia Schoenbaum	$50.00	*

Ellen, Rob and Patrick Cohen	$100.00	"We are proud of the Silvernail Family's strength, commitment and courage. May the wind be at your back!"

Susan Templin	$100.00	"We are so proud of you two as parents and so inspired by Koster's Strength and spirit. May the sun dial be with you Andrew! Our best wishes to you all. The Templin's"

Jonas & Linda Westrin	$100.00	*

Michael Schoemer	$25.00	*

M Margaret Cressy	Hidden	"Koster, we are thinking of you and your family. Andy, good for you!! Love to all, Peggy"

Catherine Cressy	Hidden	"Andrew - Koster, you, and the rest of your sweet family are always in my heart but I will surely keep YOU in my mind on May 18th. You can DO it! let your spirit soar and your body will follow. Lots of love, (Aunt) Cathy!"

Matthew Spielman	$100.00	*

Ally, Alexa & Bryce Emerson	$25.00	"We think of you all often. We'd hope to see you in Maine this summer to give everyone a big hug!"

Mandee Heller Adler	$50.00	"We're rooting for you and Koster!"

Laura Wells	$100.00	"Good Luck!!!"

Jennifer Wardwell	$50.00	"Andy, Shelby and Koster - Keep up the fight! "The difficulties and struggles of today are the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow." You are all an inspiration."

Laura Hale	$500.00	"Andy - We are honored to be part of this important event. Our prayers are with you and your precious, courageous son Koster. We are cheering you on from San Francisco! Jamie and Laura Hale"

Michael Barry	$100.00	*

Eliot Sobel	$200.00	"Hi Buddy, Sadly, I was unaware that Koster has this condition, and believe, me, I DO understand what you guys are going through, although a little differently as MOST of Max's stuff has been fixable so far... Best of luck to you, Shelby, and Koster. Your friends always, El, Jen, and Max"

Joshua Hamermesh	$100.00	*

Bob Hewson	$100.00	*

Tom & Nipa Neuhaus	$200.00	"Good luck Andy, Derek, & Richelle!!! All of you will do great. We will be cheering for you on the 18th from Maryland!"

Tom, Dolly, Brian ,Keely Sullivan	$100.00	"You are an amazing family and we love you so much. Keely's senior project is "NF Awareness". May is NF Awareness month so those who live in Bucksport will be hearing more from her very soon. And Tom, always thinking of Andy, is prepared to do a major fundraiser to help with his medical bills after the 26.2 mile run/walk/crawl! Good luck to all three runners!"

Mike & Kim Wilkerson	$500.00	"Andy & Shelby: Your courage and determination is inspiring. Our prayers are with you for Koster's health and strength."

Erika & Alyssa Neuhaus	$20.00	"Good luck Mr. Silvernail, Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Bishop! We wish we were still in WI, so that we could cheer you on in person."

Christina de Marval	$25.00	"From a former runner (who looks more like a linebacker now), I'd remind you to carbo load the day before and stock the ipod with tunes...best of luck on the run and your quest for a cure! "

Rosemary and Ron Nett	$100.00	"Koster, our feelings are that your Dad has already won the race for you. We are proud to have the opportunity to be a sponsor. You are always in our prayers. Sincerely, Ron and Rosemary"

AJ and Elizabeth Ihm	$50.00	"You guys are doing a great thing!! Best of luck!! "

Todd Carlson	Hidden	"Best of LucK!!!!!!!!!!"

Cameron Gordon	$5.00	"Miss You Koster!!!! "

Leslie Murauckas	$25.00	"Koster, Shelby, and Andy, you have so many rooting for you! On marathon day, I and so many others will be silently trying to communicate strength and success to you, Andy, as you achieve this wonderful goal. In a sense, we will all be running the marathon with you."

Carolin Archibald	$100.00	*

Ben and Meghan Balbale	$100.00	*

Kristy Schultz	$50.00	"Andy, Koster is so lucky to have such a great dad! Good luck--I know you'll finish with flying colors. IronMan next?? "

Sue Mueller	$26.20	"Your whole family is an inspiration! Run Andy Run!"

James Sweeney	$25.00	*

Cara Weiman	$100.00	"Thinking of you and your family and wishing you all well. Best, Cara and Bob"

LauraLee McKnight	$100.00	"My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Don't kill yourself on the run; it's okay to walk! Laura"

Victor Thay	$1,000.00	*

Imogene Ginn and Walter Aldus	$40.00	"Please know that Bucksport, Maine is cheering for you. Go Richelle!"

Terri Hanscom	$25.00	"Best of Luck From Bucksport"

Nano Hernandez	$100.00	"God will always take care of brave little boys like Koster and humble parents like Andy that have the heart to do something, not only for their children but for ours as well. Thanks for making a better world for everyone else. Run my dear friend, run !!!"

Dee-Dee & Grampa Hawes	$1,000.00	"Andy, Whether you are pushing a swing, playing the 10th game of Attack Uno or helping your son fight this disease, you have always been the most amazing Daddy. Thank you Richelle for making the trip from Maine to WI. to run this race. The Silvernails are lucky to have you! Koster, Dee-Dee & Grampa love you very much."

Peter Moore	$500.00	*

Jeff Keller	$200.00	*

Matt & Erin Niehaus	Hidden	"Our prayers our with both Koster and his brave (crazy?) father."

George & Paula Moore	$1,000.00	"Good luck to both you and Koster. Our thoughts will be with you."

Kaili & Praveen Jeyarajah	$1,500.00	"Andy & Shelby, our thoughts are with you and Koster. Andy, this is a great things you are doing. Kaili & Praveen"

Kristiaan Nieuwenburg	$100.00	"Best of luck Andy!"

Mike DeNicola	$150.00	*

Chris Powers	$250.00	"Good luck! Keep it slow and steady!!"

Scott Clawson	$100.00	*

Alyssa Silvernail	$6.48	"Daddy, I emptied my piggy bank and used $2 from my American Girl Doll money. I want to help pay money to fix Koster too. You are a good runner, except you get really sweaty. I know you are going to run very far. You are the strongest Daddy on the planet. I love you. Love, Kit Kat"

Marilyn Herzberg	$100.00	*

Bernadette&Gregory Kneeland	$25.00	"Hoping that all goes well"

Jawanza Hughes	$50.00	*

Stacey Letteney	$25.00	"Good luck Andy!! (Rachels cousin in Belmont, Maine)"

Matthew Peck	Hidden	*

Larry Clement	$100.00	*

Marilyn Choi	$100.00	"Best wishes and prayers for Koster. Please keep faith and hope."

Todd Mercer	$100.00	"Thanks Andrew. Thanks for reminding me hopes, dreams need ambition and action if we even plan to see them come true. Thanks for showing us that even when we FEEL helpless there IS something we can DO to help. Thank you for for giving me a change to help out here. "

Barb Hamann	$25.00	"Our thoughts are with you and your family...best wishes on the run and in raising funds for this foundation. You are doing great! The Hamann Family"

Jeannine Nason	$50.00	*

Ben and Meghan Balbale	$100.00	*

joshua/jessica mapalo	$50.00	"Koster, We are all prayiyng for your good health.Be strong and continue to be brave. Josh/Jessica Mapalo"

Pam smith	$25.00	"As the song goes, "Run like the wind" and good luck!"

Melissa (Wong) Bethell	$500.00	"Good luck - wishing you and Koster all the best...the Bethells"

Alexandria Bishop	$5.00	"Good Luck Mom, I love you! Alex"

Anthony Gallonio	$50.00	*

Autumn Bishop	$5.00	"Have fun running mom, I love you!! Love Autie (Richelle's youngest from Bucksport Maine)"

Tanner Bishop	$5.00	"I really want Koster to get better and hopefully all this money will help. I really miss him and can't wait to see him this summer. I hope Mom (Richelle) has fun running. I love you. Tan Man!! (Richelle Bishop's son from Bucksport Maine.)"

John Burke	$100.00	"Good luck Andy! If there is a photo of your tongue dragging you across the finish line - I hope you will post it!"

Mark Sneider	$500.00	*

Joseph Williams	$50.00	*

Vlasak Family	$1,000.00	"We are very proud to call you our friends. You'll be in our thoughts on the 18th and every other day of the journey."

Cathy Birkeland	Hidden	"Good luck Andy! We will be cheering you on from Chicago and will continue to keep Koster in our thoughts and prayers!"

Abigail Karp Anderson	$100.00	*

Patricia Nowak	$25.00	"Go Team Koster, Go !!! We know you can do it !!! Your classmate, Karol"

Laura MacLean	$50.00	*

Lisa Hauser	$25.00	*

Ellen & Maurice Murphy	Hidden	"What is a SUPER Hero!! Koster's , Daddy, Rochelle, & Mr. Murphy. Nana & Bampy (Ellen & Maurice) Murphy send our love , strength and a cure to come quickly for NF.... So as the race will begin there will be an end. The winner will be the cure!!! Our love for our grandaughter Kacey 4 years old looks for a cure for Diabetes also. So as our sweet children go forward so does a search for a cure... Blessings to Andy, Rochelle and Mr. Murphy. Murphys in Bucksport, Maine where Rochelle lives. You go Rochelle!!!!"

Mona and Mirza Baig	Hidden	"Koster - May God always bless and protect you. You are a brave little boy and we will be cheering for your Dad on the 18th. -Mona and Mirza "

Chris & Diane Dahlke	$25.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Sarah Harden	$100.00	"Best wishes to you and your family Andy. Sarah Harden (Vickers-Willis)"

Adam and Joanna Cressy	$100.00	*

Dennis and Robin Longo	$200.00	*

Mike Schmainda	$25.00	"You are an inspiration Koster - GO TEAM KOSTER!"

Timothy Karman	$200.00	*

Jeffrey and Jennifer Buth	$50.00	*

Aimee Lozier	$25.00	"I wish you all the very best! Go Richelle!!!"

Paul Smith	$100.00	"I'm sure you'll do great, Andy. Good luck and have fun. Go team Koster!"

Robert Burke	$25.00	"Andy - Out thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. God Bless you. Melissa and Bob Burke"

Anonymous	Hidden	"Koster is in my prayers."

Alicia Tranen	$250.00	"Our thoughts and prayers are with Koster and the rest of your family. Good luck in the race!!!"

Patty and Kevin Whaley	$200.00	"Good Luck Andy! What you and your family are doing is remarkable. We wish you the best. The Whaley Family"

Tom and Cathy Giordano	$100.00	"Good luck, Andy. God bless you and your family."

Matt, Vic, Teddy & Henry Schaal	Hidden	"Good luck, Andy, you and your family are in our prayers."

Angie Edwards	$50.00	"Koster - you will be in our family prayers. You have a blessed family. Go, Andy! ---- Angie Edwards"

Steve & Kristin Cheslock	$25.00	"God Bless"

Brian Hall	$50.00	"Andy, Best of luck with the race. We know you'll make it to the finish line! Koster is in our thoughts and prayers. Joy (Budler) Hall and Brian Hall"

Kelly Janssen	$25.00	"Good luck Andy, I know with your determination you will do just great! Your family will remain in my prayers. "

Cris Beilstein	$100.00	"Best of luck on the run Andy! My thoughts are with you, Koster and your family. "

todd & sheri adams	Hidden	*

P Burgon	Hidden	*

Ken Bower	$100.00	"Nail-- As the father of a 15-month old, I am especially proud of your commitment. Best of luck during the race. I commend you for your efforts. Ken Bower Dartmouth '94"

Virginia Foote	$100.00	"Andy, so glad to see you are still your true kind inspirational self. Willy and I are rooting for you and Koster and your family. Go Team KOSTER! Lots of love from the Footes"

william butler	$2,000.00	"Run, fat boy, run. And, every so often, walk for 60 seconds. Our prayers are with Koster and his family. Sue & Bill"

Jennifer Clarke	$200.00	"All our best - Jennifer & Drew"

Nina Tao	$500.00	"Andy, My prayers are with you and your family. Nina"

Derek and Sue murphy	Hidden	"What an incredible family you are! You have inspired each of us in so many ways.... we love you! Here's to crossing the finish line....:) Derek, Sue, Trevor and Rachael"

Natalie Nelson	Hidden	"Andy- You continue to amaze me with your love and devotion as a father. You are an inspiration to Pete and me. We love Koster as our own, and we love you. Koster, your spirit is incredible. yoxo Aunt Snatty"

Jason and Shelley Kays	$500.00	"Andy & Shelby: As always, you are in our thoughts and hearts and we are blessed to be a part of your lives. Go get 'em!!"

Ivan Ivanov	$200.00	"You are in our hearts and prayers! Good luck!"

Dan Pryor	$200.00	*

Kathy Jeffrey	$50.00	"Koster I hear about you all the time from your Dee-Dee and Aunt Shell! They love you so much. Wish your Aunt Shell luck when she runs the marathon & give her a big hug, too! She'll do GREAT! Kathy Jeffrey (Richelle's co-worker at the Miles Lane School, Bucksport, Me.)"

Germantown Moms Club	$25.00	"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Koster. We are proud to support Andy on this run and helping to find a cure. Moms Club Germantown-East "

Mike and Debbie Urban	$500.00	"Good luck on the marathon Andy! We will be keeping Koster and your family in our thoughts and prayers. The Urban Family"

Allison Skinner	$100.00	"Andy - No matter how the marathon goes, you are a true champ! You, Shelby, Koster and the rest of the Silvernail Family are in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes, Allison Brennan Skinner"

Spencer and Jaime Stevens	Hidden	"Go Koster! Go Andy! We're cheering for you both."

Debbie & Terry Atwood	$25.00	"Richelle, good luck in your race. I know you can do it. Koster is a lucky little boy to have a special aunt like you. My prayers to you koster and your family. Love from Maine."

Peggy Duemling	$50.00	"Koster, I love you, you are my hero! Keep close to Jesus with your smiling face. Daddy will do great, I will make him some fudge to eat when he crosses the finish line! We all love you at school. Love Miss Duemling"

Brian Palzkill Germantown Little League	$100.00	*

Laurie Frank	$50.00	"Koster, You truly are an inspiration to us all. May God bless you always. KEEP SMILING!!!"

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Wyatt Ewert	$25.00	"Good Luck and Get WELL ....from one ball player to another"

John Zizzo	Hidden	"Koster, Antonio and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and you better not hit a homerun when you play the Indians this year. Coach John ('07 Badgers)."

Joel Sankey	$50.00	*

Adam Smith	Hidden	*

Jerry Perkowski	$25.00	*

Adele Terrell	$50.00	"Koster and family, it was great having the chance to meet more of my family last summer. Andy, I know that you will cross the finish line, without a doubt! You are running for a good cause! Koster, you and I will go out in the boat this summer! We will either sink or swim! Remember your comment sitting around the table and how we all laughed until we hurt. You all are always in my thoughts and prayers! Love Del"

Jason Martin	Hidden	"Justin and I have you in our prayers. You are a great kid and a lot of fun to coach. Look forward to seeing you at the park. Coach Jason Badgers 07"

Hilary & Marius Andersen	$250.00	"Andy, Good luck with the run! We are so proud of you - you are a true inspiration to all of us. All the best, Hilary & Marius Henrik, Berit, Greta, and Solveig"

June Samuelson	$50.00	"I remember meeting Koster (and you and Shelby) in the hospital in Boston when he was born. What a joyous occasion it was! My thoughts are with you...good luck... June Samuelson (Hilary Andersen's mother)"

Don and Julie Buczynski	$100.00	"You can do it Andy! We will be thinking of you and saying some prayers for you to cross the finish line! Good luck and God Bless! Don, Julie, Nick and Sydney"

James Cemke	$50.00	"Good luck with the marathon. Your family is an inspiration. The Cemke family."

Chris & Liz Baak	Hidden	"Very best wishes to your family."

Adam Schrot	$100.00	*

Kathy Krueger	$250.00	"Andy, Shelby and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Koster is a true inspiration and a champ! As for the marathon Andy, remember, it doesn't matter when or how you get across the finish line. You'll do it! We'll be rooting for you! All our love, Kathy Krueger and Tim Donnelly"

Lesley Small	$50.00	""GO TEAM RICHELLE AND ANDY" You two are such a inspiration to be able to run this marathon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck on May 18 I'll be cheering you on from Maine. Koster you are such a brave boy and you have a great daddy and aunty for running the race to find a cure for NF. Mitchell and Christopher say Hi and Good Luck! Love Allan,Lesley,Mitchell and Christopher."

William Mercier	$50.00	"Greetings, This donation comes from Sandy Point, ME. NF has also touched our family. Go Richelle and Team Koster! ---The Mercier Family"

Anonymous	$50.00	*

Susan Buzzell	$300.00	"Andrew & family, What a wonderful thing you are doing for your son and all children with NF. We want you to know that we will be with you in spirit and that you are in our Prayer's and thoughts each day. With all our love, Ben, Susan, Benjr, Alex and Hannah"

Paul and Kris Murray	Hidden	"Shelby and Andy, We know your family thru Sneakers and Little League. The GT Little League coaches did a nice job of passing on Andy's message for running for Koster; we got the message twice! What a supportive community we live in. You can do the run! Our prayers are with all of you. Paul, Kris, Ryan and Matthew Murray"

Tom Parmenter	$50.00	*

Anonymous	$250.00	*

David Giddings	$200.00	"Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "

Heather Ellingwood	Hidden	*

Jill Enos	$100.00	"Best of Luck! "

Michelle Lo	$100.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Creighton Reed	$250.00	"Andy, our thoughts and prayers are with Koster and your whole family. Good luck on your run, though I have all faith that you will make it in great time! "

Florence Taj	$200.00	*

Russell Steinhorst	$250.00	"Good luck and god bless!"

Tammy & Jeff Szohr	$25.00	"Blessings to the Silvernail family. Prayers for a mircale!"

Patrick Miller	$50.00	*

Clayton Hale	$500.00	"Andy, You may not have a runners body but you have the heart to finish and that is what's important. Take it one step at a time and think of prize, not the 26.2 miles, but the great contribution you are making to a cause dear to your heart. We wish you the best of luck and know that you will do great. Plus, my "runners body" made the 26.2 miles in NY a few years back, so I promise you if I can do it, you can too. Best to you and your family. Clay, Shannon and Davis"

Matt Paquette	$25.00	"Koster and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Matt"

Michael Gerig	Hidden	*

Anonymous	$50.00	*

Glenn Redman	$100.00	"Good luck Andy and Richelle! When you both are all healed and can walk again come over to Kravings for some enjoyment on me. And by the way you don't have to run over, just relax and enjoy. Glenn"

Earleen & Floyd Clement	$100.00	"All our love to Koster. Thank you Andy and Richelle for putting your bodies through the pain so that, someday, there will be a cure for NF. Love, Earleen and Floyd"

Ira Wolfson	$500.00	*

Amy Graff	$25.00	*

ronald bancroft	$200.00	*

Little Ten Football Conference	$200.00	"You are all in our thoughts and prayers. From, The Maine LTC (Andy's high school football conference)"

Kristine & Jeff Ray/Bird	$300.00	"Good Luck and God Bless!"

Tom and Cathy Giordano	$25.00	"Hi, everyone: I have a $25 question for all of you. Does anyone have a connection with the Germantown Chamber of Commerce? Maybe they, or some members, would be happy to help Andy (and Koster) achieve their goal. I live in New Berlin, but I'm not sure how effective my appeal to the GCC might be. Just a thought. Go, team Koster, go! "

Katharine Barefoot Herrick	Hidden	"Andy and family - We are thinking of you and wishing you, Andy, lots of courage and energy on May 18 to help pull you across that finish line. You have Koster's inspiration to give you the courage! May the support of your many friends give you the energy! lots of love, Katie, Brian, Hayden and Eliza"

Jeff Wilner	Hidden	"Have a great run Andy. We keep you and your family in our prayers. Ella, Paige and Jeff"

Maureen Powers	Hidden	"Our prayers are with you and your family!!! Love, Maureen, John, Alex & Colin"

Bucksport High School Students and teachers	$281.00	"This money comes from the hungry students and teachers at Bucksport High School who heartily supported a bake sale yesterday. Everyone is pulling for Team Koster! From one KMS to another - you are my inspiration!"

Michael Nelson	$50.00	"Andy, Maureen and I send along our best wishes for the race and the fundraising. Mike"

Maureen Leurquin	$50.00	"Our prayers are with all of you! May the Lord send angels down from the heavens above and carry you all over the finish line!! You're a brave and strong boy, Koster! "

Kate McArdle Thibault	Hidden	"Best wishes Andy - Thinking of your son will give you all the strength you need! Kate and Jeff Thibault"

Brandon, Jake, and Ben Garvey	$30.00	*

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Arenstein	$1,000.00	*

Patrick and Julie Garvey	Hidden	"We wish you all the best. What you are doing is truly incredible."

Mr. & Mrs. Francis R. Daily	$20.00	*

Christopher Jones	$26.00	*

Michael Everett-Lane	$25.00	*

Thom Kohlbeck	Hidden	"Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good luck on the upcoming run Andrew. Koster, keep being the incredible boy you are. Thom, John, Alex & Colin Kohlbeck"

Miguel Hernandez	$100.00	*

Marcy Kelley	$26.20	"Andy, Shelby and Koster...26.2 miles...no problem! Andy, you and Richelle will do great!!! What an amazing job you have done for your son. Sending you best wishes from Texas. Peter and Marcy (Dichard) Kelley, Lia and Ryan"

Tracy Marquie	$100.00	"Best of luck on the race! Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! -Tracy and Ryan Marquie"

Maria Seibert	$50.00	"Koster, you are a joy to have in class and an inspiration to everyone around you. Always keep your beautiful smile, positive attitude, and most of all, your faith in God!!"

Ben Maibach	$25.00	"Good Luck!"

Jodi Clement	$100.00	"Our prayers and love are with you all. Jodi and Buddy"

David Kurtz	$25.00	"Good luck on all fronts, Andy and Koster."

Amber Walsh-Pizano	$50.00	"I wish the best for your family and pray for the health of your son."

Emily Nolan	$50.00	"Good Luck Mr. Silvernail! We are praying for you Koster."

Lisa Meyer	$100.00	"Koster, we love you! You have the most beautiful, joyful heart. You are an inspiration to all of us. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. May God bless you always. Love, Mrs. Meyer, William and Maria."

Wesley and Marie Stubbs	$100.00	"Wishing you the best, Wesley (Chip) and Marie Stubbs"

Dee & Bill Kellner	$100.00	"Go Team Koster! We know you can do this, you’ve already done so much more. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to participate "

Cary & Rebecca Nichols	$25.00	"Good Luck with the marathon Andy! God Bless you and Koster. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always."

Michael Carter	$50.00	"Our thoughts are with you. The Carter Family"

Sara Romeyn	$126.20	"Andy and Shelby, we aren't sure which is more impressive: your dedication to finding a cure for NF, or the incredible outpouring from from friends, family members, and community. Koster sure is loved, and Andy, it looks like you have half the country rooting for you. William would like his Godfather to know that he contributed $2.20 from his allowance. Have a great run, and remember to hydrate! Tim, Sara, Will, and Julia."

Vikrum Vishnubhakta	$50.00	*

David Jung	$25.00	"Run like the wind (or at least like you're not old). Go Class of '90! Best wishes for you and your family. -David Jung '90, Kim Shapiro '90 and Elias Jung '26?"

Toni Adams	$100.00	"Dear Koster, You are an inspiration to both of us. You are in our prayers always. Go, Team Koster, Go! Love, Mrs. Adams K4 Mr. Adams 5/6"

Bill and Kaia Wilkinson	$100.00	"All the best to you and your family! We know that you will run an amazing race with so many cheering you on! We miss having you as neighbors!"

Richard Craven	$50.00	"Go, Andy! Keep doing great things, Koster!!!"

Jeff Throckmorton	$200.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Renee Keller	$100.00	*

Justin Kalvitz	$100.00	"Our daily prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this Journey. If there is ever anything we can do to help, please let us know. May Angels watch over you all. "

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Charles Clapper	$50.00	*

Mark and Wendy Peterson	Hidden	*

Brad Sutton	Hidden	*

Anonymous	$50.00	*

Allison Friedman	Hidden	"Our thoughts are with you and your family. "

Tyler Letson	$25.00	"Koster, you're in my prayers. Best of luck to your Dad! Your friend, Ty :) "

Henry Haggard	$100.00	"Andy, Best of luck in the marathon and with Koster. Best, Henry Haggard "

Tim Carpenter	$100.00	"Gentlemen - Simply put - "You Guys ROCK". Godspeed. The Carpenter Family"

Pam and Tom Goris	$100.00	"Dear Koster, we always keep you in our prayers. You are amazing and an inspiration to us. Thank you for all the smiles you share so well with everyone at Aquinas Academy! We wish your Dad the best as he runs this big race! God Bless you and your family. Love, The Goris Family "

David Rissmiller	Hidden	"Good luck Andy!!! Your family is in our thoughts & prayers....."

Mike & Marilyn Scott	$200.00	"God speed brother! We are with you every step of the way."

Jenny & Jim Pagel	$25.00	*

Carl Schreiber	$1,000.00	*

James Graninger	$500.00	*

Edward Cloonan	$500.00	*

Susan Radley	$50.00	"Much love and support for a truly wonderful family. You are forever in my heart! Sue Radley"

Jessie and Mike Archer	$50.00	"Best Wishes to all of you. "

Bob Sinclair	$50.00	"For Koster from Orono, Maine."

Orono High School	$50.00	*

katherine collins	Hidden	*

Joan and Tom Kress	$100.00	"Koster, you are a fine young man and in our thoughts and prayers. We are proud to support you and your dad in this wonderful event. Please take care of him after the race because he’ll probably be very sore. Love, Joan, Tom and all the Kress kids "

Betsy and Al Mejia	$100.00	"We admire how positive and energetic everyone in your family is! It's wonderful to see the support you receive thru the ups and downs that life brings! Run ,Andy, Run! "

Sandra Nudo	$25.00	*

Victor Aoki	$50.00	*

Candy & Ron Cunningham	$25.00	*

Jennifer Wu	$100.00	"Dear Andy, I'm so sorry to hear about Koster's NF diagnosis. Thank you for sending your email to our PEA class so that we can help to support you and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Best of luck with the marathon! Sincerely, Jen Wu"

Jill Clark Hawley	$100.00	"Thanks, Andy, for inspiring us all. I'll keep you, your dear son, family, and the cause in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes to you! Jill Hawley"

Tim and Colleen Easton	$100.00	"Good Luck Andrew! We will be thinking of you. Love, Tim, Colleen, Phoebe, Malea & Max"

Lesley Small	$50.00	"Go Team Koster! From Linda Dakin"

Mr. & Mrs. William Eberhardt	$100.00	*

Frontier Capital Mgt Company, LLC	$100.00	*

Barbara A. Dyer	$50.00	"There is nothing more important than family, friends, and love. With these gifts.anything is possible! I will be thinking about you long after the race ends. Love, Barbie"

Judy and Carl Crosley	Hidden	"Good Luck Andy. Even if your knees survive this trial Koster will soon be leaving you in the dust on race days. Carl and Judy"

Bob Blythe	$200.00	*

Rebecca Blouin	$50.00	"I'm mightly impressed with your spirit and dedication. Run like the wind and make that family proud! And then come to the 20th and tell us all about it and introduce us to your amazing child. Best of luck, Rebecca and Bryan"

Anonymous	$5,000.00	*

Joseph Gioffre	$25.00	*

Jennifer Dion	$20.00	*

Mike Powalish	$25.00	*

Bob and Debbie Valenoti	$50.00	"Andy, Shelby, and Richelle... You continue to inspire and be the fine people you were back in middle school! You make us proud! Best of luck! Bob and Debbie Valenoti"

Joell Lehman	$25.00	"Koster, Tell your dad good luck running. We're praying for all of you. Ethan And Elliott Lehman"

Anonymous	$25.00	"Dear Team Koster, Our thoughts go out to you on the day of the race-one foot in front of the other! And our prayers are with Koster-hope we find a cure soon! The Thompsen Family"

Carole Giersch	Hidden	"May God Bless you and your family greatly with grace, fortitude, strength and a cure! "

brian shactman	Hidden	*

randy Randleman	$50.00	"Best of luck. Your son is lucky to have a dad like you. A classmate from HBS.-"

Andy Nightingale	$100.00	"The longest journey starts with one step. There are a lot of steps in 26.2 miles, but as long as you can take just one more, you can never fail. That is pretty deep for me so I will stop now. Good luck to you guys. I know that you can help find the cure. Love, Andy, Stacey and Catherine."

Sherri & Mike Roi	$50.00	"Richelle, Andy & Dereck, As quoted by Helen Keller, " Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. " God Speed. Love, Sherri, Mike & Christina (Bucksport, Maine)"

Anonymous	$50.00	*

Heather Cloitre	$200.00	*

David Simon	$100.00	*

James Shaw	$100.00	*

Victor & Anna Pinkham	$25.00	"Koster, My husband & I are friends with your Dee-Dee & Grampa. May God give you and all of the runners his blessing. God is love and all children are his favorites. Love, Anna & Victor"

Tom and Elaine Caton	$100.00	*

Mark and Sharon Basten	$50.00	"Go Team Koster. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Basten Family"

Alfred Lancel	$500.00	"Andy, we all support you and are confident you will reach the finish. Rexnord FlatTop Europe Team "

Terrance Sullivan	$100.00	*

Harriet Cressy	$100.00	*

Aunt Sherry Moulton	$25.00	"Koster, You have always been so brave no matter what medical problem you have had. Uncle Carl and I are very proud of you and love you very much. Love always and forever. Aunt Sherry"

Andrew Heaney	$500.00	*

Dave & Lyn Woloszyk	$100.00	*

Garrett Moss	$100.00	"Andy, Good luck in the marathon next week. What a great endeavor, and I'm sure your family is very proud of you. Garrett"

Kevin Wray	$25.00	"Our prayers are with Koster and his family. God Bless, Kevin and Annette Wray"

Mary Ann VanValkenburg	$50.00	"Andy I know raising money and training for this has been hard. You have done a wonderful job and I will be thinking of you on Sunday. Koster big cheers to you and Dad. Remember, it's only one more mile. Love, Mary Ann VanValkenburg, CT"

Coleman Church	$100.00	"thanks to Matt Peck for introducing me"

Stephanie Ben Bouchta	Hidden	"I love you, Koster, and the rest of your wonderful family! I almost cried when I read that Alyssa emptied out her piggy bank. Good luck, Andy and Richelle, I'll be praying for you and wishing you a cramp-less run!"

Tom Ellis	$50.00	"Good luck to your entire team!"

Ken Itrato	Hidden	"Hi Andy. Who would have imagined that you would exceed your fundraising goal twice! You have remarkable friends and family!"

Raynard & Peirce Inc.	$25.00	"Best of Luck to Koster"

Nancy Cressy	$25.00	"Hey Silvernail Family! We are thinking of you!! You are an amazing family and I'm sure that helps Koster everyday! You all are in my prayers. Love, Nancy, Becky, Patty, Alli, Emily; Adam, Joanna, and Connor CRESSY "

Susan and Jim Bray	$100.00	"Germantown, WI"

Ryan Haines	Hidden	*

Tom and Dyanne Stegmayer	$200.00	"Best Wishes from The Stegmayers."

Otis Hanscom	$5.00	"Good Luck to everyone running! If anyone needs gravel call Hanscom and Son Truckink !!! HA HA "

Anonymous	$100.00	"Good luck Richelle and Andrew!! From the Student Council of Bucksport High School."

Brent Andrews	$10.00	*

Marlene and Ray Clark	$50.00	*

Timmy Coble	$30.00	"This donation was collected by Timmy Coble, a classmate of Koster's who went door to door asking neighbors to help find a cure for his friend. "

tina surh	$250.00	"your grace and determination are beautiful - with love and hope, Tina Surh & Scott Mailhot"

Austin & Sydney Sheehan	$100.00	"Good luck in the marathon. We will be thinking of you!"

Janet Murphy	$100.00	"Best wishes that Koster remain happy and healthy and good luck to all three of you running the marathon...you should be proud of yourselves! Our thoughts and prayers are with Koster and your family!"

Randy & Cheryl Robinson	$25.00	*

Brett Murphy	$50.00	*

Aquinas Academy 3rd and 4th Grade Class	$18.31	"Just a little money to help find a cure for Koster! Good luck Mr. Silvernail!!! "

Al and Leilani Yau	$500.00	*

BJ, Lisa, Justin & Emily Austin	$25.00	"We are rooting for you Andrew and are very proud of you. We miss you Koster and pray for you every day!"

Mike Troutman	$250.00	"Wishing you all the best ... The Troutman's!"

chandler evans	$50.00	*

G. Carl Pickard	$500.00	*

Doug and Darci Rogers	$200.00	"Great job Andy! You, Koster and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers."

Katherine and McKay Jenkins	$25.00	"To all the Silvernail Family, we read about your journey with NF in an email sent via PEA. We are inspired by your courage and creativity. We have never met you but send you best wishes and will keep you in our prayers."

Mr. Mark Stangl Ms. Katherine Shroyer	$100.00	*

William Ford	$200.00	*

Joseph William	$20.00	*

Ken Piper	$100.00	*

Nicole Weeldreyer	$50.00	"Team Koster - Congratulations on a great run - know the race isn't over for you all but thinking of you and hoping for the best! Nicole Artzer Weeldreyer"

Barry Berg	$100.00	*

Kurt Friedman	$20.00	*

Matt, Vanessa & Natalie Cressy	$262.00	*

Ron Provencher	$25.00	"My heart feels for you and your family. I will hug my two little boys, a few extra times tonight, and realize how lucky I am. P.S. I'd love to be the one you'd call for a needed laugh or pick me up. I will always be here. Ron"

3i *	$250.00	*

Jon and Jonina Chamberlain	$200.00	*

Thomas Fetzer	$100.00	*

Lisa Wirkkula	$100.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	"Here's to finding a cure - and doing what it takes to make that happen."

Dale Keyes	$100.00	*

Sara Bliss Hamblett	Hidden	*

Rexnord Foundation Inc.	$6,137.00	*

Erin Doerwald	$25.00	"I am an Exeter alum who received your e-mail back in April. I am so sorry I haven't contributed sooner, and am moved by your story and glad to help in a small way. To finding a cure! Best wishes, Erin Sibley Doerwald. (class of '90)"

Chris & Sandy McGowan	$200.00	"Our thoughts are with you and your family."

Gap Foundation Gift Matching Program	$25.00	*

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