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Run for Rose Festival
Setting the pace for Portland's Official Festival
The Rose Festival makes Portland a better place to live and visit. For 105 years, the Rose Festival has been contributing to the livability of the City while attracting visitors from around the world to stop and smell our roses. Portland Rose Festival Foundation programs and events are designed to benefit others--with your help, this one can benefit us!
Help us keep Rose Festival events fantastic, fun and free! Support your favorite runner in the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Portland Half Marathon or give to the overall campaign itself. Thank you!
Click on your favorite Rose Festival Runner's name or use the search box above to follow their progress and/or donate on their own fundraising pages.
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Total Donations: $14,965
Goal: $15,000
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$15,000 Goal
Contributor
Amount
Comment
Sue Bunday
$100.00
"Thank you for rock-n-running for the Rose Festival !!!!"
Rosanna Linnell
$50.00
"Will be a great event!"
Marilyn Clint
$25.00
"Go, Jeff! I know you'll finish strong."
Marilyn Clint
$25.00
"Go, Wonder Woman!"
Marilyn Clint
$25.00
"Run, baby, run!"
Madhu Krishnamurthy
$25.00
"Great job RF Queen!"
Anonymous
$100.00
"Good job! "
Korrie Hoeckendorf
$50.00
"Good luck Sir Larry!"
Mindy Brennan
$25.00
"We wanted to be your first Rosebuds!
Have a "Hoot"...Papa Hoot! You're awesome!"
Rita Bladow
$100.00
"I'm impressed, you old fart! ;-)"
Jacquelyn Janulis
$50.00
"Go get them! You are our winner..."
Chrys Martin
$50.00
"Run Mark Run!!"
Norma Manning
$25.00
"Mark,
Way to go!!! We are proud of you. Keep up the great work.
Norma"
Cyndie & Peter Glazer
$100.00
"Does this mean that you will be training while in San Antonio with us? Cheers!"
Bob & Sue Harold
$100.00
"You're such a stud, Mark......"
Joseph Snell
$50.00
"Good luck in the half marathon ladies...
You Rock !!!
Cheers, Joe"
Courtney Timm
$10.00
"Proud of you girls!"
lynn and mike stradley
$100.00
"We love you both so much...run fast..go far...ROAR!!!"
Rick Hascall
$50.00
"Have fun...."
Kevin Perlas
$50.00
"We'll be waiting for you at the finish line!"
janie hansen
$25.00
"Congratulations on bringing Rock "n Roll Marathon to Portland!"
David Rich
$50.00
"Have a great run for a great cause Larry. "
Katie Peterson
$50.00
"Run, Jane run! "
Shelley DeMars
$25.00
"I would love to run with you......or walk.....but you will have to do it for me! I love you and am honored to support YOU!"
Courtney Brittingham
$25.00
"Rock on, Sister Friend."
Kristy Harrison
$25.00
"Knock um dead- from the Harrison's "
Sandra Johnson
$20.00
"You will be great!"
Siobhan O'Malley
$25.00
"Just Connect "
Shaun Nakamine
$25.00
"I was fortunate to escort this beautiful Rose Queen to prom. Lets go Vicki! "
Rebeka Teets
$25.00
"Best of luck to you!"
Humphrey Yap
$100.00
"Keep up the hard work for the 1/2 marathon, and get a sweet headband and matching wristbands for the run... that way, people will know you mean business!"
Robert Swor
$50.00
"From Jason - Go Girl"
earl patrick
$25.00
"i agree with Humphrey. if you can find some like the Globetrotter's wore in the 70s, that would be best. hope it's a great run and a great birthday!"
Dale Doolen
$100.00
"Watch out for the sailors Jane! Run fast!"
Kimberly Seely
$25.00
"Go Jane!"
joni dykeman
$100.00
"Go Leslie!"
Michael Brittingham
$25.00
"Go get it!!"
Leslie Weaver
$50.00
"Go Jane! You are awesome!"
Doug Fish
$100.00
"Run Forest Run!"
Dave Williams
$100.00
"Go man go!!"
Liz Farruggia
$25.00
"Good Job Jane!!!"
Brena Doolen
$25.00
"See Dick Run. See Jane Run Faster."
Diane Deardorff
$25.00
"We're proud of you Jeff!"
Norma Manning
$100.00
""Way to go, Jeff!! We are proud of you!""
Kirsten Williams
$50.00
"Good luck Lauren! "
Christopher Winn
$50.00
"I'll see you out there Lauren! My wife "convenietly" broke her foot on the Bridge to Brews 10K and can't make the race. She did finish the 10k!"
Marilyn Clint
$25.00
"Lauren, you will make a great runner on behalf of your dad *and* the Rose Festival! Thank you so much!"
thomas Marantette
$100.00
"Larry,
So glad you are recovering in fine fashion. It sure is easier to donate to a great cause through a good looking young woman than an old worn out fart like you. Tell Lauren we will be cheering for her.
Tom
"
Todd & Barbara Link
$25.00
"Take a break, Larry! And Lauren, and don't forget to breathe!! Gotta hand it to ya, you're a trooper!!"
Nancie Wamser
$25.00
"Good for you, Lauren! And no surprise that you're stepping up for your dad. Take it easy, Larry, and here's to your 100% recovery!"
Kathie Bagley
$25.00
"Speedy recovery Larry and Lauren you will do your Dad and all the rest of us proud. Way to go Girl. Kathie Bagley"
diane mahoney
$50.00
"Thank you Larry for all the years of looking out for us:)"
Arthur De Bow
$50.00
"Run like the wind!"
Arthur Bow
$25.00
"Way to go Mark!"
Tom & Shirley Sagerser
$25.00
"Will you run the race with a red nose????"
Barbara Climaldi
$100.00
"Leslie,
What a great organization! We are involved with Rose Festival too.
Enjoy!"
Marv Hascall
$25.00
"Run safe, with God at your side."
Frank Chinn
$25.00
"Just keep running.........GREAT job, Victoria!"
Frank Chinn
$25.00
"Way to go, Leslee!"
Frank Chinn
$25.00
"Way to go Jeff! We're proud of you!"
Sue Klobertanz
$100.00
"Larry - get better!
Lauren - thanks for steppin' up. You can do it!
LYL - Mom"
Sean Baioni
$50.00
"Sam, U R A STAR"
Aron Silverton
$50.00
"Go get 'em, funrunner!"
Ryan Purdy
$100.00
"We need to get this girl to 1,500 so she can compete in first marathon....and it's for a good cause!"
Brad/Eve Boyer
$25.00
"Have fun Lauren....I'm not sure I could even Drive a Half Marathon!!"
Amanda Fritz
$100.00
"You rock, Victoria! ~ Your supporter for ever, Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz"
Daniel Wilson
$100.00
"Great to see you running in the race and putting the effort to a great cause! Wish I could be running it with you! Just had surgery 2 weeks ago and my training went "bye bye". Oh well, next year! Good luck! You will do great!
Dr. Dan"
Beth Knox
$50.00
"I'm so proud of you Jeff! Way to go!"
Scott Robinson
Hidden
"Go Sam Go!"
Craig Hills
$50.00
"Go get 'em Larry/Lauren"
Andrea Boucher
$100.00
"We are so proud of you. You are an inspiration. "
Jeanne Gibson
$50.00
"Sir Larry - - - hope that you are moving around well soon. I am sure Lauren will do a great job in your stead. Maybe next year!
the other Papa Hoot (at least to Izzy and Joel)"
Rueben Ponce
$25.00
"Don't trip! :)
Good for you for doing this, make us proud. "
Susan Murray
$25.00
"I know you're going to do a great job! "
Nia Hovde
$50.00
"Go Jeff Go!!!"
Kim Bellingar
$50.00
"You're going to ROCK IT, Sam! Best of luck and Happy Birthday!!!
<3
Kim"
Cacey McReavy
$15.00
"So excited for you guys! We'll be thinking of you from here and looking forward to seeing some pictures!!! ~ David & Cacey"
Jean Brittingham
$100.00
"You rock Sam! I'm so proud of you. "
Ashley & Ryan Healy
$50.00
"GOOOO SamBamThankYouMa'am !!!!! We love you lots and hope this is the best birthday yet. xoxoxoxo - Smush & RyRy :)"
Richard Ransome
$50.00
"Good luck and we are proud of you, next year the Mile!!!!
Richard"
Anonymous
$25.00
"Great job RF Queen!"
Anna Sheeran
$25.00
"I LOVE YOU!"
Wanda Rosenbarger
$25.00
"Thanks for running for all of us. Good luck with your PR"
Jim Franzen
$150.00
"Congrats and have fun. Jim"
Jim Franzen
$150.00
"Congrats and have fun. Jim"
Alexis Dow
Hidden
"Go Mark!"
Douglas Bowlsby
$50.00
"Good luck, Mark. Try not to break/sprain/pull/cramp/tear/etc. anything important. Go Ducks!"
Jean Pierre Ngo
$50.00
"EJP - Best Wishes!! Speedy"
Candace Horter
$25.00
"You'll do great, Mark! You're a Duck -- engage those wings beneath your feet!"
Norma Manning
$25.00
"Robert,
Way to go. Make us proud!"
Pamela Miles
$25.00
"Way to go, Ava!"
Randy Lambert
$25.00
"Run, run like the wind..."
Pam and Peter Mack
$50.00
"Run for both you and Peter, Robert!"
Karen Siegel
$25.00
"Good luck Lauren. I know your Dad is proud!"
Gordon & Susan Walker
$100.00
"Larry & Lauren (L squared) Good luck to both of you!"
Angel Ocasio
$25.00
"Way to go Lauren."
Harvey L. Collier, Jr., CR
$25.00
"YOU GO GIRL....
Harvey C."
steve pixley
Hidden
"I was going to give your Dad 10, but I like you better..
"
Christy Schmidt
$25.00
"Rooting for you all the way!"
Mark Mills
$50.00
"Go for it!"
Sarah Ratliff
$25.00
"Run, Short Pants, Run!"
Jennifer Rider
$25.00
"Good luck, Jane! Have a great race!"
Bob and Diane Waldo
$50.00
"We're heard that you have added new words to your vocabulary with all that training...pronation? Iliotibial band syndrome? Shin splints...plantar fascilitis? and now you can use the word fartlek n a sentence! Good luck to you!"
Carol Porter
$25.00
"
always remember, we are here for you....That could be good news OR bad news, but there it is.
Carol
Haas & Wilkerson Insurance"
Lindsay Perkins
$50.00
"I know a good physical therapist should you need one when you are done with your training! Good luck!"
Mike Rea
$25.00
"If you don't do well, I'm going to have Andrew start calling you again. :)"
Donna Becker
$50.00
"Don't forget the sunscreen! I've always been proud of you. Good luck with the run."
Patrick Messier
Hidden
"keep running buddy..."
gary stenberg
$100.00
"Go papa hoot via Lauren!"
Anonymous
$60.00
"Break a leg! oh.. I mean, Good Luck ;-)
http://youtu.be/vs6G8NfEyVk"
janie hansen
$100.00
"Run Robert, Run."
Scott Mahalick
$100.00
"Go Jeff :)"
Becky Genoways
$25.00
"Run for the Roses?? Oh no, that is taken isn't it?"
Cathy Kretz
$25.00
"Congrats Jeff on all your training and hard work. It has been a pleasure working with you on this!"
Fernando Villarreal
$100.00
"FIESTA is behind al the way.. I'll be watching you with a Margarita in my hand! VIVA Rose Festival! "
Gene Dent
$100.00
"Run Jeff, Run"
Rhonda Carstensen
$25.00
"I would be there with you if I could!! Rock on Sister "
judith & bob probert
$25.00
"we wish you a happy and fun day!"
Mary Elkins
$25.00
"Thanks for your hard work - Yippee!!!!!!"
William Harmon
$30.00
"Have fun, Jeff!"
Eric Lane
$50.00
"Way too long since we had a beer man....."
Denise Ross
$100.00
"Love you so much and we'll be cheering you on!!"
Gail Campbell
$25.00
"Have FUN"
Paul Sivley
$25.00
"Go get em and congrats on taking this run on!"
Michael Berry
$50.00
"If you run really fast this year, maybe you can make the field in Louisville for the 2013 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon! Good luck."
Marilyn Clint
$25.00
"Yay, Sara! You are the best!"
Griffin Bailey
$50.00
"Enjoy the run and good luck!"
Kathryn Eisenzimmer
$100.00
"Go, Sara!
Mom and Dad"
Larry and Robin Hannam-Brown
$25.00
"Run Ava Run
You go girl. "
Judith Billings
$100.00
"Yea, Sara. Neat that you are still running--don't know how you manage to do it all, but "good on ya" as the Aussies say."
John Downie
$100.00
"Good luck, Jeff. See you in a couple of weeks."
Nancy Hopkins
$50.00
"Best wishes, Jeff! Hopefully, I can follow your progress on line!
Nancy"
