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Runner: David Lam

Inspiration: My Mother, Sung-Mui Lam

20 years ago my mother lost her life to the same disease that afflicted Tug McGraw. In November, I’ll be returning to NYC to run in the big marathon to increase the awareness of the disease and to keep the memory of my mother alive and strong.

For those who did not have the pleasure of meeting my mom, she embodied Tug’s “Ya Gotta Believe” attitude. From her humble beginnings as a farm girl to life as a struggling immigrant, she never lost sight of her dreams of creating a better life for her family. She believed in a better world for all.

The NYC marathon carries tremendous emotional value as the course passes within a few blocks from the hospital where my mom spent her final days. I was not a runner prior to signing up for the marathon, but with focus, determination, and with mom’s inspiration, I will finish the race.

Growing up in Queens, Tug McGraw was one of my favorite childhood Met pitchers, so I am proud to be running the NYC Marathon as a member of Team McGraw for the Tug McGraw Foundation.

Thank you for supporting me and the foundation.

David

Total Donations Collected:$4,576.00

Goal: $5,000

92%

$5,000
Goal

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Anonymous	$567.60	*

Anonymous	$30.00	*

Chiman Frankie Lam	$100.00	"Good luck with this worthy cause"

Linda Leung	$25.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	"Have a great run!"

Janell Volkoff	Hidden	*

Preeth Chengappa	$50.00	*

Peter Gregg	$100.00	*

James Shales	$50.00	*

Phil Kumin	$100.00	*

Thomas Elmer	$75.00	"Good Luck Dave"

Sturdy McKee	$50.00	*

Heather johnstone	$100.00	"Good Luck Dave-our hearts are with you! -The Johnstones"

Geny Mar	$100.00	"David you go and make everyone proud, particularly your Mom as she watches over you!"

Mark Kennedy	$100.00	"enjoy your run. Livestrong!"

Gregory Lutfey	$100.00	"Good Luck Dave! Have a great run! I am very proud of you! "

Roman & Tracey Iwanczuk	$100.00	*

Geovanny Proano	$100.00	"Go all the way Dave!.. I'm very proud of you."

Susan Harris	$100.00	"Dave - I am so happy for you...and proud of you and your endeavors. Your mom would be jumping for joy, watching you as you make your way across the finish line. Best of luck to you ~ Sue and Greg Harris"

Danita & Manny Carneiro	$50.00	*

Eric Dronkers	$100.00	"Hey David. I lost my mom to cancer too. Let me know how it goes."

Richard & Susan Ravel	$100.00	"All the best, David!!!"

Rob Fair	Hidden	*

Patrick Brahney	Hidden	"Dave - your cause is inspirational - thank you. Good luck with the run!"

L Mammel	$50.00	"You are an inspiration! Go, Dave, Go!"

Scott Lewis	$50.00	"You're Mom would be proud of you.....go get 'em Big Guy!"

George Filippidis	$100.00	"Thanks & Good Luck...I will look for you on Marathon Day ! "

Carl Law	$100.00	*

Frank Molina	$50.00	*

ZoeQuentinBasile Lam	$26.00	"Dd, We love you. Happy birthday. Zoe, Quentin, Basile"

Anonymous	Hidden	"Dave, your mom would be proud of you!"

Bruce Newgard	$50.00	"Good luck Dave, Bruce Newgard"

Chris Youman	$100.00	*

Norcomp Incorporated	$100.00	*

Michele Reitz	$25.00	*

Dennis Segers	$100.00	*

Maria Chin	$100.00	"David, We're all proud of what you're doing. We'll be there to cheer you on. See you at the finish line."

Suet Lam	$50.00	*

Raphael Joa	Hidden	*

Michel Anne-Marie Villette	Hidden	*

Anonymous	$100.00	*

Stephen Smith	$100.00	*

Monica Lussier	$25.00	*

Mark Cosgrove	$100.00	"Enjoy the race!"

Todd and Shari Clayton	$50.00	*

Abid Hussain	$100.00	" Good luck in the race. Your mom would have been proud!"

Al Chaves	$50.00	"GO DAVE !!!!!"

Don & Eve Steed	$50.00	*

Steve Haynes	$100.00	*

Bill,Wanda,Sara,Danielle Allaire	Hidden	*

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Xilinx Inc Gift Match	$100.00	*

Google Matching Gifts	$100.00	*

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