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Runner: Kristen Hallock-Waters

In Memory Of: Husband - Jeff Waters

My name is Kristen Hallock-Waters and I am a 37-year-old chemistry professor from southern New Jersey.

I will be running the ING New York City Marathon 2008 in memory of my husband, Jeffrey Patrick Waters. Jeff fought a courageous four-year battle against glioblastoma multiforme and passed away in November 2007 at the age of 42. During his fight, Jeff endured four craniotomies, weeks of radiation therapy, over a dozen different chemotherapies, two cerebral hemorrhages, and months of rehabilitation. Through it all, he never complained. He never lost his hope, optimism, and incredible smile. Through much of his illness, Jeff was able to continue cycling, skiing, hiking, go-kart racing and working part-time as an environmental engineer. He tested the limits of what others believed possible for a brain tumor patient and inspired his family, friends, doctors, and other cancer patients with his strength, determination and quiet humility. He even completed the American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon just the day before heading to Duke for his 3rd craniotomy.

Jeff participated in several studies sponsored by the Tug McGraw Center for Neuro-Oncology Quality of Life Research at Duke. He was committed to improving quality of life for brain tumor patients and to being part of the cure, if not for himself, for others.

I am thrilled to be running with Team McGraw to honor Jeff’s indomitable spirit. Thank you for your contribution in memory of Jeff and toward improving quality of life for brain tumor patients.

(To read more about Jeff and Kristen's journey with brain cancer, visit their page online at www.myspace.com/Jeffsgbmbattle.)

Total Donations Collected:$6,135

Goal: $3,500

175%

$3,500
Goal

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Jeanette Hallock	Hidden	*

ALISON LARSEN	$250.00	*

Kristen Hallock-Waters	$30.00	*

Beni Fries	$100.00	*

Kristen Hallock-Waters	$100.00	*

Lisa Powers	$100.00	"I am honored to support you in this, as you have inspired me and shown me how I can go on after losing Lucius. Godspeed Kristen, Lisa Powers"

Irene P	$400.00	*

Mary Simpson	$25.00	"Good luck to you in your run. Thank you for supporting research to help our loved ones. We just started our gbm battle. Thank you again. Mary and Chuck Simpson"

Sally Sembritzky	$100.00	"Kristen, you inspire and encourage me in so many ways! Rock On, Sister!"

Jodi O'Neill	$100.00	"Kristen, I am so proud of you for fighting this fight on behalf of Jeff and everyone who has ever faced this terrible disease. "

Emily Zalasky	$25.00	*

Michelle Clarke	$150.00	*

mary flynn	$25.00	"KRISTIN BEST OF LUCK TO YOU I HAVE NEVER MET YOU BUT I FEEL LIKE I KNOW YOU. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON."

Claudia Dengler	$100.00	*

Amanda McKenzie	$80.00	*

Meg & Dan Swartz	$100.00	*

Patricia Cara	$50.00	*

Monte Richardson	$100.00	"Good Luck Kristen"

Shobha Kondragunta	$25.00	"Hi Kristen, Good luck. I am very proud of you. Good luck with the race and keep those updates coming our way."

Washington Way Ripheads	$100.00	*

Linda M. Dieterich, Esq.	$100.00	"All I gotta say is - Cancer Stinks! Best of luck and hang tough!!!"

The Covino Family	$25.00	*

Andrew Potts	$50.00	*

Yolanda Lively	$25.00	*

paul lyons	$25.00	*

Matthew Power	$100.00	*

Tara Crowell	$25.00	"Best of luck and remember once you hit the wall @ mile 20 - it's all mental after that!!!! Wishing you all the best! Tara "

Sonia Gonsalves	$30.00	"Kristen, the very best of luck; you are an inspiration to us all. Sonia"

Joe & Christy Casello/McDonald	$75.00	*

Ana Suarez	$100.00	*

Sonja Morrow	Hidden	"Krtisten, It was an honor to be part of Jeff and your life. I know I was part of an incredible journey for him. Keep the faith and you will get through this. I as well as all of your Bayada friends are cheering you on!!! "

jill gerhardt	Hidden	"I am rooting for you and for a cure. Hang in there! You are an inspiration for all of us. Jill"

Jessica Gould	$50.00	*

Lisa Honaker	$25.00	*

Judy Vogel	$25.00	*

Amanda McKenzie	$45.00	"Still rooting for you Kristen. You've been doing so wonderfully, I'm proud to call you my friend."

Valerie Ross	Hidden	*

Manuel Suarez	$100.00	*

Peter Caffrey	$25.00	*

Debbi Dagavarian	$25.00	"You are admirable in your commitment!"

Wade Carter	$25.00	*

Sandra Guzman	Hidden	*

Margaret Lewis	$50.00	"I admire you and Jeff so much!!"

Alisa Robinson	Hidden	"In memory of Jeff Waters, coworker."

Ian Zmudzin	$50.00	*

Brian Carling	$75.00	*

Karen York	Hidden	"Jeff's spirit of determination and inspiration lives on. Best of luck to you."

Weihong Fan	$50.00	"Both Jeff and you are my inspiration Kristen. I admire you for your dedication to the cause that will help others. Take care please."

Kevin Civerolo	$25.00	*

Philip Benson	$100.00	*

John Forte	$25.00	*

Jennifer Simms	$50.00	*

Shanthi Rajaraman	$25.00	"I admire your strength, courage and determination, Kristen! Wishing you the best."

Caprice LeMire	$250.00	*

Peter Straub	$25.00	*

Dennis and Susan Weiss	$100.00	*

Jim Wetherbee	$150.00	"From Jim's Football Pool - Monte, Paul each gave their weekly, I gave the rest. Good luck on the race."

Jon and Betsy Griffiths	$100.00	*

Susan and Thomas Mastromonico	$100.00	*

Marc Lowenstein	$50.00	*

Victoria Schindler	$25.00	*

Kelly Van Houten	$100.00	*

Cindy B	$75.00	"Kristen, You're an amazing woman. Do send us all an email and let us know about the race. Not that you finished, because we all know that you will... just detail the race so we can feel the wind in our hair! I am proud to know you. "

Tracy & Ed Zarzecki	$50.00	*

Kathleen Foulk	$100.00	"Kristen know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck. Kathy Tuthill Foulk"

Peter Locke	$25.00	*

Anonymous	$100.00	*

Jay Harper	$25.00	"Kristen, I hope that you had a great run today. Whether it took you 4 hours or 4 days, Jeff is so proud of you for continuing his fight. Hopefully this donation will help put you over the $5000 limit. I can't wait to hear how it went. Love, Jay, Melanie and Ian"

Corporate Match	$400.00	*

Ann Marie Gralton	$25.00	*

George Zimmerman	$100.00	*

Robert Reuter	$100.00	*

John Cuff Jr.	$100.00	*

Diane Smith	$100.00	*

Yitzhak & Sandra Sharon	$50.00	*

Louise & Kerri Sowers	$50.00	*

Marcia Moyer	$50.00	*

Rogers Barlatt	$50.00	*

Paul and Sandra Bertolotti	$50.00	*

Shelia Kanaley Richard Vanvranken	$50.00	*

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