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Running to Beat PC

My friend Kate has stage four pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States. In fact, pancreatic cancer, or as Kate refers to it, pc, is the fourth leading cause of death among all cancers, yet it hardly receives any research money, publicity, or attention. At the same time Kate was diagnosed with cancer, I sustained a severe ankle injury, which required surgery in June 2007. What was supposed to take 6 weeks to recover from has taken over one year. Incredibly, shortly after my surgery and while she was going through a series of chemo treatments herself, Kate visited me several times, lifted my spirits, and brought a smile to my face during my recovery. That is the kind of quality person and friend Kate is, and I am grateful for our friendship. The connection to running? 10 years ago Kate allowed me to run with her before work as I was trying to get into shape, and I caught the running bug and have been an avid runner ever since. I am running the 2009 National Marathon in support of Kate with the hope that a cure for pc can be found soon so that we can run together once again.

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Friends of Lorenzen Cancer Foundation $5,000.00
Platinum Plus $1,000.00
Platinum $500.00
Gold $100.00
Silver $50.00
Bronze $30.00
Other: $

Total Donations: $4,255.00
Goal: $2,000

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Patrice Boyle	$100.00	"Good Luck, Matt! What a great thing you are doing for Kate and all those with pancreatic cancer."

David Greenberg	$100.00	"Great idea and great cause. Good luck, Matt!"

Sheila Fullenbaum	$125.00	"Matt, Good luck with the Marathon and the fundraising for Kate! Mom"

Robert Graves	$100.00	"Matt, Kathy and I wish you the best of luck in LA...what a wonderful cause. I cannot believe you're up and running this fast. I just read most of Kate's blog..incredibly inspirational..(and an amazingly talented writer). Love, Kathy and Bob "

Mike Livingston	$100.00	"Matt, We have the utmost confidence that you'll win the whole thing...don't let us down! We wish both you and Kate the best of luck. Love, Mike, Beverly and Robbie Livingston"

Sandi Brown	$100.00	"Go Matt go! We're rooting for you and Kate!! Love, Sandi and Michael "

Stephanie Lee	$25.00	"Hi Matt, I know your parents through our mutual dear friend Tom Hamill who just passed away from cancer. I am very inspired by what you are doing. I know you will meet your goal! Best of luck, Stephanie Lee"

Craig Sullivan	$100.00	"Good luck Matt !!!"

Cathy Sullivan	$100.00	"I am so proud of all your accomplishments over the years and I am particularly proud of your enthusiasm in supporting this cause - way to go Matt!!! Love always from Aunt Cathy"

Jaclyn Josephs	$25.00	"Matt, Good luck! This is such a wonderful cause. -Jaclyn"

Gary Merson	$100.00	"Matt--I don't know you, but I saw your profile for the National Marathon. My mom died almost 2 yrs ago to the day from pancan. Run your heart out for Kate. I'll see you out there!"

Sam DiCarlo	$200.00	"Glad to hear you're finally back on the road. Please don't rely on having Jerry or Kramer wake you the morning of the race. Make other arrangements. Best of luck with the training and the race."

John Rutherford	$200.00	"A great cause Matt. Good luck."

Emily Roper	$30.00	"Matt: I know it has been a long road to recovery and I know you'll do wonderfully. Good luck and thanks for taking on such a great cause! "

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