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Runner: Jeff McMahon

Inspiration: Rockin' Survivor Allen Shellenberger

(Jeff McMahon and Allen Shellenberger thank all of you for making your donation to the Tug McGraw Foundation in support of quality of life brain tumor research and increased awareness of the fight to combat brain tumors.)

In truth, I only had a rough idea of what we were starting with last year’s launch of the Team McGraw marathon program.

I knew it would be a great opportunity to gain visibility for the Tug McGraw Foundation and our mission to fight brain tumors. I knew it would provide an avenue to raise much-needed funds for quality of life brain tumor research. And I knew that the New York City Marathon was the biggest marathon in the world.

What I didn’t realize…not fully…was that it would also allow me to be inspired by some wonderfully spirited individuals, both runners and survivors, that embody the very message we celebrate: “Ya Gotta Believe.”

As I slap on the shoes for the ING New York City Marathon 2008, I am honored to represent one of these folks: Allen Shellenberger, drummer for the rock band, Lit. Consistently upbeat – (great word for a drummer) – he continues to fight his fight with the support of his fans, his family, and his musical brothers and band mates…and I thank him for the privilege of having him join me in this endeavor.

Visit my blog at www.JeffMcMahonOnline.com to read more about Allen Shellenberger in “With Drumsticks and a Rocker’s Spirit.”

As I run this race, I can know that Allen is there to keep me in rhythm, drive me through the rough spots, and share the ovation as we cross the finish line together.

We’ve got some miles to cover, Al; count me in…

McMahon

Total Donations Collected:$4,090

Goal: $3,500

117%

$3,500
Goal

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Kimberly Lee	$100.00	"God Bless you for what you do!"

Kathy Brown	$100.00	"Jeff, you are amazing. Keep up the great work you do. There definitely are angels among us."

Cathy Hetmansperger	Hidden	"Good Luck !!!"

Alesha Walker	$25.00	*

Terri Symonds	$25.00	*

CARMEN GONZALES	Hidden	"GO , JEFF... WE'RE PROUD OF YA~ SOME OF TIM'S FANS~"

CARMEN GONZALES	Hidden	"THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO,JEFF... THESE DONATIONS ARE IN HONOR OF FRIENDS' FAMILY MEMBERS.... NELLIE ERSKINE ALVENA MOUZON ELIZABETH JOHNSON CHAD CAMERON"

DANA HIGGINS	$50.00	"GOOD LUCK JEFF!!!"

brenda varga	$25.00	"Jeff, Your a wonderful inspiration to all of us! Thanks for all you do!!! I donate in honor of my loved one Steve, whose battle to beat his tumor continues. YGB brenda"

Carolyn Dew	$100.00	"Hi Jeff, Glad to help you out on yet another great run. Wishing you good health & good luck!"

Kim Parker	$100.00	"Keep up the good work! "

Patty Keyes	$25.00	"Good Luck Jeff. We are so proud of you! See you at Mohegan!"

Ruta Sepetys	$500.00	*

gayle tomaszewski	$75.00	"All the best to you and Team McGraw! Hope to be there to see you run!"

TONIE RHUDE	Hidden	"Jeff Thanks for all you do ! My heart runs with you every step of the way ! Keep up the AWESOME job ! See you on the road in 2009 ~ "

Heidi Miedecke	$50.00	*

Brian Villeneuve	$25.00	"Allen is an inspiration for his bravery and courage. I love that he's still playing drums as good as ever with Lit...despite everything. Go out there and do Allen proud, Jeff! Thank you!"

Vanessa Reeves	$25.00	*

Sandra Cottrell	Hidden	"RUN! Jeff! RUN! Totally cool of you to run in Allen's honor. ROCK ON!!! We love you Big Al!!!!! love sand"

Erika Rothbardt	$25.00	"This is awesome best of luck and lots of love!"

Jamie Yonfa	$25.00	"Thank you Jeff for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this! As I've told you before this is in memory of my friend Billy Tune who passed away this past August with complications from Hodgkins. Thanks for all you do! Jamie "

JP and Melissa Hager	$100.00	*

Karen Cossey	Hidden	"Run, Jeff, ruuuuuunnnnnnnn!!!!!"

Megan Herrington	$25.00	"We're proud of you. Keep up the good work!"

Catherine Ivy	$100.00	*

Laura and Pete Lodwick	$100.00	"Jeff, So proud of you. What a great cause. As a fellow marathoner, I know how much work and dedication it takes to get out there each day to put the miles in...we will be praying for you to have a good race and a great finish! Laura Lodwick"

Phyllis Adatto	$50.00	"Best of luck. Hope all is well with you. Congrats on the Phillies! Phyllis"

Mike Van Hoozer	$25.00	*

Caroline Simons	Hidden	*

Charles Clements	$50.00	*

Mark Rhodes	$25.00	"In Hoc!"

Teresa & Andrew Taylor	$100.00	"Godspeed, My Brother!"

Denise Earl	$25.00	"Good Luck Jeff!! I'm so proud of you!!"

Jeremy Popoff	$100.00	"Thank you brother!!!"

Deborah McArthur	$25.00	*

Tania Carson	$100.00	*

MARILYN GIDDENS	$50.00	"GOOD LUCK, JEFF, FROM WACO, TEXAS!"

Kathleen Seaman	$25.00	"Jeff - Best of luck in NYC - your fans are all there in spirit! Kathy"

Jo Ann Meredith	$50.00	*

Kris Mayo	$100.00	*

Carl Sicking	$50.00	"Good luck."

Mindy Van Tassel	$25.00	"Looking forward to hearing about your run and other adventures!"

Kevin Baldes	$100.00	"You're a good man Jeff!! Thanks for running for my best friend! He'd do the same for you, no doubt in my mind!"

Danny Boy Brown	$25.00	*

Kyle Homme	$100.00	*

Kenny Livingston	$50.00	*

The Robley Family	$100.00	*

Tara Hetzer & Family	$100.00	"Jeff, Thanks so much for all you are doing to help Allen and others fighting brain cancer. They will no doubt benefit from the money you raise. You are appreciated!!!"

Rika O'Connor Gargano	$25.00	*

kelly schwandt	Hidden	*

Jonna Downey	$50.00	*

Kathy Camamo	$100.00	"Thank you for doing this for Allen. He is absolutely the best! LOL, Kathy Camamo, Arizona"

Quinn McLean	$25.00	"God Bless you all! You're in our prayers Allen. Luv, Baby McLean"

Kristine Baldes	$100.00	"Thank you, Jeff! You are doing this for Allen, my brother's bestfriend, and for so many others who will benefit from the research being done!"

Tony & Sheryl McIlvaine	$75.00	*

Marilyn May	$10.00	*

Richard Welday	Hidden	*

Elizabeth and Paul Sharkey	$100.00	*

Mick weick	$100.00	*

Randi Young	$50.00	*

tina szymanski	Hidden	"IN HONOR OF: NELLIE ERSKINE, ALVENA MOUZON, ELIZABETH JOHNSON & CHAD CAMERON"

Matt Terrell	$100.00	*

Daniel Schmidt	$100.00	*

Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts	$25.00	*

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