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Team Kate: Running for NF Research!
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.--Helen Keller

TEAM KATE' FIRST BIG RACE IS COMPLETE! Our first distance event was a wild success. We (Team Kate) got to meet other members running for CTF on the NF Marathon Team and we all had a successful and enjoyable run.

As to date we have raised over $17,000 for the Children's Tumor Foundation's NF research intiatives. We will be in our second event for CTF, the Callaway Gardens (Georgia) Duathalon, on Mother's Day (May 13). After this point you may donate to CTF, but not in our name. Members of Team Kate will continue to run distance events to show support of the NF Marathon Team, and we plan subsequent fundraising efforts within the next few years.

BACKGROUND: The Seader Family joined the NF Marathon Team of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) to raise money for NF research efforts. The NF Marathon Team participates in distance events to raise awareness of and funding for NF. Team Kate's first run as part of the NF Marathon Team was in the Atlanta ING 1/2-Marathon on March 25, 2007.

Kate was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type II at 15 and lost all hearing between ages 18 and 20. This subtype of Neurofibromatosis occurs in only 1:40,000 births. NFII is one of three genetically related diseases within the Neurofibromatosis (NF) group, all of which cause the growth of numerous nerve-related tumors, the growth of which can lead to deafness, sight impairment, balance dysfunction, and muscular impairment. There is no cure . . . Yet.

We wanted to do something to help others with NF. Please join us in our efforts to help find relief for all with NF by donating to this worthy cause.

If you would like to contribute to the CTF in our name, please click "MAKE A DONATION" at top right. If you wish to donate via postal mail, please send a check or money order to: Children's Tumor Foundation, ATTN: NF Marathon Team, 95 Pine Street, 16th Floor, NY, NY 10005. Please include TEAM KATE's Runner ID # GA-3187-07 on your check or money order. This ID verifies that you are contributing in our name. Note that the runner ID only must be included when making donations through postal mail (but not when making online donations).

Contributions in ANY amount are greatly appreciated and needed! Whether you give one dollar or a million, you are helping us win. Your donation DOES make a difference. Your donation is tax-deductible and will directly fund NF research projects funded through CTF.

Our goal is to raise awareness of NF. We run for those NF patients who no longer have the ability to run, and we run because we know that we must make the best of every day. If you are unable to financially contribute, we ask for your prayers. Please spread the word of the devastating effects of NF and our efforts to raise awareness.

For more information, call Teri Seader at (706) 860-3818 or email kjseader@yahoo.com. Click "Home Page" at top left to go to the CTF website.

The Seader family and all those affected by NF sincerely thank you. ~Team Kate

UPDATE! January 2007--Kate's friend Sarah (Campbell) Seabolt joined "Team Kate" in mid-January and ran with us in March. Sarah and Kate met as freshman at UGA, and knew each other for only three months before Kate's first major battle with NFII. Sarah was a true friend during this difficult time and continues to be. Thank you, Sarah!

More updates! Feb. 2007--Kate's "stress fracture" is actually a tumor in the calf. She's been medically cleared to run and she felt no tumor-related pain during the Atlanta run. This development will be closely followed in the proceeding months.

UPDATE: March 16: "Riverside Runs for Research"--an all-night team relay run event put on by the RMS soccer teams was a huge success. "Riverside Runs for Research" is a further effort to raise further funding for CTF-sponsored NF research. "Team Kate Week" was subsequently celebrated by the entire school. RMS raised over $6000 themselves for CTF!

UPDATE: We are joined by Matt and Steve who will do the duathalon with us. Thanks!

We are in the paper! Please follow any of the links below (cut and paste): --http://onlineathens.com/stories/031207/news_20070312043.shtml (Requires free login).

UGA Student Newspaper: http://media.www.redandblack.com/ media/storage/paper871/news/2007/03/22/News/Student.Fights.Nerve. Disease.Ups.Awareness2785502.shtml

--This was reported from Atlanta on race day--good photos of the race. http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/ storage/paper871/news/2007/03/26/News/ Team-Kate.Earns.Most.In.Big.Race-2790633.shtml or look up Team Kate in archives at www.redandblack.com.

...And RMS was on TV! Read online synopsis at http://www.wjbf.com/midatlantic/jbf/news_index.apx.-content-articles- JBF-2007-03-16-0001.html

Links to other NF Team websites: www.chandlersphoto.com/drewfy.html

www.active.com/donate/nfgeorgia2007/ashigley

Together, we can fight NF! Please contribute today!

A big thank you in advance to those who have contributed to CTF in our name:

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As The Boss says, "Baby, we were born to run!" (Kate and Teri at a 5k in Augusta GA, November 2006)
Contributor Amount Comment
Steve Kendra $25.00 "Way to go Kate! Wonderful Quote - see you in Atlanta"
Michael Bush Hidden "YEAH!!!!! Good Luck and Have fun!!!!!!!!!!! lots of love K.C. & Mike"
Lee Lyons $25.00 "Good Luck Kate!! Don't get thirsty, Drink plenty of water!!"
Terry Knowlton $25.00 "You are such a strong, inspiring woman! Keep kickin' butt!"
nicole weitz $25.00 "Good luck with the run girl! I am so proud of you! "
Jodell Linder $10.00 "I heard you did great at the 10k in Augusta! I can't believe you're going to run a 1/2 marathon - I know you can do it! Good Luck!"
Kate McCue $1,000.00 "A BEST friend, doing a GREAT thing for others. That's why we love you! You ARE the inspiration."
Danny Bush $50.00 "Congratulations! That is fantastic that both of y'all placed 3rd on your first race. Good luck with the 1/2! Love Danny and Kelly"
Melissa Diaz Hidden "Best of luck! Love, Melissa and Jeff Diaz"
Stacy Anton $25.00 "You are both an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the fight!"
David Bush Hidden "Holland next! All the best! Tot Ziens! David & Jacinta"
Laura Cartledge Hidden
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Jennifer Zills $25.00
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Mark & Maggie Page $25.00 "katorade, KATorade, KATORADE! Maggie and I miss you kate! We are rooting for Team Kate. We love you!"
Jason Phillips Hidden "Much Love Kate!!! This is so awesome and I am glad to help. You inspire me..."
Josh Labrum Hidden
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Loveeta Baker $50.00 "Go, Kate! "
Ryan Ackerman Hidden "Make sure you finish before Matty."
Alanna McLaughlin $25.00
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Joe O'Brien Hidden "Kate! Run, woman, run! Buena suerte!"
Kat & Rua Mordecai $25.00 "Awesome Kate! Good luck!"
Bruno Giri $25.00
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Kelli Hiett $25.00 "You GO!!!! Great meeting you at the party!"
Randy Hill $25.00 "What a gret job!! Next time let me know and i will run with you (just kidding) Coach Hill Lakeside High"
CHRIS AND KAIA MERLINO $50.00
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Scott O'Prey $15.00 "You go girl! ~Lauren"
Carol Goranson $25.00
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Jana Haegi $50.00 "I would go run with you, but I'm so out of shape! Love ya."
Matthew Seader $100.00 "I'm proud of you and I love you. "
Laura Perkins Hidden "Good Luck Kate!!!"
Barrick Blocker $20.00
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William Hogue $25.00
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Jennifer Rachels $10.00
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Lyles Family $20.00
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Tim Comeaux Hidden "Good luck Kate! Can't wait 'til the next time we see you!"
Christopher Topp $25.00 "run like you're trying to escape a house filled with acrid chili pepper smoke!"
Miguel Zuniga $50.00
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Amy Donahue $50.00 "Thank you for running! We'll be cheering for you from MA. ~ Amy and Brendan"
marc and constance vink $50.00
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Ivan, Jane, and Oliver Dmochowski $50.00 "We love you!! Good luck with the training!! Oliver sends a big smile!!"
Susan Lowe $25.00
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Margaret Dmochowski $65.00
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John and Susan Dmochowski $50.00
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Nathan Judd $25.00
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Anonymous Hidden "God bless you! We are friends of Sarah (Campbell) Seabolt's parents."
Dolly McClendon $25.00 "Go Kate and Sarah!"
B.J & Paul Hallock Hidden
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Emily Winkler $50.00 "Good luck Team Kate! We are honored to be supporting such a great team! "
Christopher Bochicchio Hidden "Kate this is awesome! Run on Team Kate! "
Denise McCorkle $10.00
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Ginger Sutton $25.00
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Mr. and Mrs. John Raven Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Porter Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Dmochowski Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Sorrells $35.00
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Mr. Gregory Dmochowski $10.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haegi $25.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lyles $20.00
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Denise and Paul Rosenzweig $25.00 "I don't know you, Sarah, but I'm a big fan of Mrs. Seader. Whe she asks for something, you can bet I do all I can to make her happy. Good luck to you both. "
Tom and Andrea Corey Hidden "We love you Sarah and Thanks"
Heather Curran $25.00
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Elizabeth Dunlap Hidden
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Alyssa Barton $50.00
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Elizabeth Klekot Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeRusso Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lewis $25.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leonard $30.00
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Nancy Garcia Hidden
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Denise McKorkell Hidden
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Mrs. Jane M. Eubanks Hidden
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Scott Fields Family $50.00
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Sasha Dmochowski $50.00 "Good luck, Kate-I'll be cheering you on! Lots of love, Sasha"
Karin Wentz Hidden "Wishing you much success from a friend of Sasha's!"
Jamie Brush $25.00 "You are an inspiring young lady ~ good luck in Atlanta!"
Tom and Wendi Combes $50.00 "We are proud of you, Sarah. Thanks for living out true friendship for all to see. Love, Tom and Wendi"
Walter Short $25.00 "Good luck with the marathon Kate! Walt"
Paul and Christine Reilly Hidden "We are rooting for you!"
Mr. and Mrs. William Barrett $50.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Newman Rutherford $25.00
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Tom Corey $100.00
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Paul Hallock $50.00
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Marcus Lowe $25.00
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Patrick and Susan McCue $250.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Harvey $25.00
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Judd Nathan $25.00
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J. Perry Davis D.M.D. $100.00
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Seth Nivens Hidden "Ya'll are doing something really awesome here!! Best of Luck!!"
Delta Zeta Sorority, UGA Chapter Hidden
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Eulalie Ogden $50.00 "Kate, you are an inspiration. Keep running, keep smiling, keep learning, keep winning! "
Julie Scoggins $50.00
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Biz Duval $25.00
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Nina Wurzburger $100.00 "Good luck Kate! We know you can do it!"
Patricia Scoggins Hidden
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Robin Titterington $25.00 "Go, Kate, go! "
jason rodwell Hidden "Have a great run, good luck. jason and deb"
Liz & Jeremy Schwehm $50.00 "It's so awesome that you are doing this!"
Jefferson Morris Hidden "Have fun! Thanks for being such an inspiration Kate. May all your traffic lights be green!"
Carly D. Armour $100.00 "Kate, you continue to be an incredible inspiration to all of us. You are an absolutely amazing individual and friend. :) Through the mountains and valleys of your life, may as many of those out be touched by the being of you and your heart. Go Team Kate! "
Berding Family Hidden
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Bruce and Lisa Knappe Hidden
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Seth Bata $10.00 "Good luck!"
Chris Comeaux $50.00 "Good Luck Kate !"
Terri Mike Spragg $50.00 "Kate, I am so proud of you and your Mom for what you are doing! Please keep in touch and come see us in sunny Arizona! Love, Terri, Mike, Brennen & Critters"
Annemie Tonken Hidden "I've been following your story from afar all these years and am here to say that though you probably know of hundreds of your supporters, there are countless others rooting you on - in this race and in life. All the best, Annemie (aka Anna Berding), Matt, and Oliver "
Tony Ferrara $50.00 "Good luck on reaching your goal! I wish I could give you the rest of what you need to reach your goal!"
Miriam Galeas $50.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Gregory C. Topp $20.00
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Ms. Ann G. Smith $25.00
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ALDA-Peach (Atlanta, GA) $25.00
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Tom and Lisa Gallagher $26.20
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Gilmartin $50.00
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Amanda Bixler $10.00 "Good luck! Andrew and I will be thinking of you and wishing you the best!"
Claudia & Jim Campbell $25.00
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Emily King $25.00 "May God Bless you and your family on this journey. Love in Christ, the King Family"
Kitty Taylor Hidden "Party on, Team Kate! Much love from NC!"
Faye Satterfield $25.00 "Good Luck on your run!"
Amber Wilhelm Hidden "Yeah Kate! I am so proud of you:)"
Bob Skold $50.00 "You rock!! The Mighty NF Marathon Team is proud to run with "heroes" like you. You-go-girls!!! "
Subarna Mukherjee $50.00 "wherever i am, you inspire me. i love you and miss you."
Brian and Erica Madsen Hidden "Best of Luck with the Run!!! Have fun and Hope to See you Soon..."
Sara Henderson $50.00 "Go Team Kate! Miss you so much, you crazy girl. Kick butt in the marathon, and hope to see you one day soon. ~Sara (Crofton) Henderson and Chris Henderson"
Brian and Syol Hee Donahue $50.00 "Good luck! We are very proud of you!"
Ron and Michelle Hendrick $50.00
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Patsy Clinton $100.00 "We miss you!!! "
Erna Donahue $50.00 "Best wishes! Erna & Mike"
Mary Jane Bobyock $25.00
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Jeff Lake $25.00
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Phillip Smith Hidden "You are a inspiration. Your Mom and friend are angels."
Loren Hebert $50.00 "To Fearless K8: Good luck on the big day!!"
Jen Fisher Hidden "Good luck with your race, Kate! You are amazing!"
Anonymous Hidden
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Anonymous Hidden "Kate, I think you're doing a wonderful and admire your dedication. Marc"
Christine Kareis $25.00 "Good luck. I hope you reach your goal!"
Carita Geib $25.00 "Go, Kate and Aunt Teri, GO! Love you both and am with you in spirit! xo, Paul, Carita, Julia & PJ"
Ben Pillow $25.00 "Best wishes, Kate ... tell Matty Reilly I said hey "
Susan Steiner $25.00 "YAYYY KATE!! You are amazing. Thanks to you for doing this! Have a GREAT RUN!"
Jeremy Sterling Hidden "You are an inspiration! Wish we could be there to run along side of you. Best of Luck on reaching your goal. GO TEAM KATE!!"
Richard Bush Hidden "You are an inspiration to all that know you. Richard & Kathy"
Mac Callaham $50.00 "Great Job Kate! Love from Mac, Andrea, Lily, and Maggie"
Bill & Rose Reilly $200.00 "Kate the GR8 and your fabulous MOM - GO FOR IT - you're the BEST!! Bill and Rose Reilly xoxo"
Chris Thornock $25.00
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Krista Cornehl $50.00 "What you do goes beyond words! GO TEAM KATE!!!"
Ashley Seabolt $100.00
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Oliver Seabolt $100.00
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Betty Oliver Seabolt $100.00 "Kate, thanks for letting us be a part of your team!"
Anita and Tommy Oliver $50.00 "Good luck to entire team. Go Sarah"
Tootsie and George Murray $100.00 "Good Luck Team Kate!! It is an honor to contribute to this very worthy cause."
Leanne Morrow $50.00 "We'll be thinking about you! Love, Leanne and Kevin"
Sean Frantom $25.00
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Matthew Reilly $200.00 "Run baby, run! You make me so proud, I love you! Go Mrs. Seader and Sarah! See you in Atlanta! "
Ken Forbus Hidden
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Anne Comeaux Hidden "As usual - we're so impressed kate! way to get after it!! good luck! ----Annie Comeaux and Cory Hatch"
Roger B. Deal $25.00
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Ms. Roxanne Gasaway $10.00
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Seader Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. William J. Barr Hidden
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Mr. and Mrs. John W. Miller $15.00
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Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sullivan $100.00
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Athens, Georgia Sertoma Club Hidden
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Deborah S. Davis $30.00
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jason and danielle hammell $25.00 "we are so proud of you both. good luck!"
Susan Dmochowski $50.00 "Kate and Teri: We are very proud of what you are doing - the two of you are amazing! Love Sue, Jule and Erica"
James Romeis $25.00
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Kittye Nivens Hidden "Go Team Kate!"
Rashmi and Andy Grace Hidden
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Darroc Goolsby $25.00 "Kate is Awesome."
Patricia Outcalt $50.00 "Kate and Matt lots of luck in your next run. Pat and Ken Outcalt"
jordan kushner $25.00
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Robert McCue $100.00 "Congrats you guys for finishing the marathon!"
Katie and Josh Cattan Hidden "Way to go Kate!! We will be cheering you on from Utah!"
April Lewandowski $50.00 ""We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." --Mandela. You are this person--the one who shines and gives us permission to do the same! Thank you Kate for being this person and for being our good friend. We wish you could ski for NF and we would ski with you! Much love, April & Tyson."
Carrie Jensen Hidden "Wishing you all the best from a friend of Sasha."
Elaine Roche $25.00 "Way to go Kate! You are amazing!"
jonathan nameth $25.00
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Becky Bentley $50.00 "I worked with your Dad for 23 years and have ALWAYS admired your courage, determination, and spirit. Keep fighting!"
Susan Nicholson $50.00 "Kate, We'll be pulling for you on Mother's day. Go get 'em! All the Nicholsons wish you the very best! Godspeed, Susan Nicholson"
Thomas Granum $50.00
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Brad Sterling $100.00
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Victor Adgalane $50.00
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Victor Adgalane $50.00
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Thomas Taegel $15.00
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Brown & Brown Timber Consulting $100.00
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Jim Adgalane $50.00
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John Torpy $20.00
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Elizabeth Arnette $100.00
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RMS - Riverside Middle School $20.00
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Philip Thurmond $10.00
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Larry Ott $50.00
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