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Runner: Karen Heiden

Inspiration: Kenne Zugman

Inspiration: Alexis Saunders

My name is Karen Heiden. I am a mother, hand surgeon, and an avid runner. I live with my husband, Eric, and children, Zoe and Connor, in Park City, Utah. I have run marathons in the past, but never for such an important cause. I am honored to run the New York Marathon for Team McGraw in support of brain cancer patients and valuable research efforts.

Through medicine and my own life experience, I have learned that cancer can occur in anyone at anytime. Brain tumors can be particularly devastating, even if not malignant, just due to their location. I am running in honor of two individuals, Kenne Zugman and Alexis Saunders.

Kenne Zugman was a family friend who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), in 2005. He relocated from his home in Mexico back to the United States for medical treatment. Despite two attempts at surgical resection, he passed away 16 months later at the age of 63. He fought with courage, grace, and determination. He is greatly missed by all.

Alexis Saunders is presently fighting her cancer battle. In 2005, while in the midst of obtaining her Master’s in social work, she was also diagnosed with GBM. At the age of 29, she underwent surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation. She had the tenacity to achieve her goal of finishing her master’s degree in 2006 and then worked as a hospice social worker in her hometown of Tampa, Florida. Seven months later, her tumor recurred, and she has since undergone two further surgeries – the most recent in March 2008. She now works at home as a consultant and is soon to be volunteering at a local hospice. Alexis gains support from her family, her doctors, friends, social work, strong spiritual beliefs, and poetry. She is beautiful, courageous, and an inspiration.

The enthusiasm of Team McGraw is contagious, and I am excited to toe the line in New York. Running a marathon is no comparison to battling cancer, but every step of the way will be in honor and support of Kenne and Alexis.

Thanks to everyone for all your support; cherish every day!

Total Donations Collected:$8,802

Goal: $3,500

251%

$3,500
Goal

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Karen Heiden	$30.00	*

Heidi Hughes	$50.00	"Good luck, Karen!"

Anne Nacey Maggioncalda	$100.00	*

Heather Pollard	$50.00	*

Peter Carruthers	$25.00	"Karen, We will be watching fo you. Best, The Carruthers"

Anonymous	$100.00	*

Maura Robbins	$50.00	*

alexis saunders	$50.00	"thank you for supporting such an amazing cause! happy running!"

Susan and Gil Watkins	$50.00	*

Blake and Julie Sweeten	$50.00	*

Jack and Nancy Heiden	$100.00	*

Orthepedic Specialty Clinic LLC	$1,000.00	*

John Raskind	$100.00	*

Davis Phinney	$100.00	*

Bonnie Blair Cruikshank	$100.00	"My brother Rob just passed away from fighting for over 20 years with a brain tumor. Thanks for doing this, I will be thinking of you on the 2nd of Nov."

Kathleen Blank	$100.00	*

Elizabeth Turner	$100.00	"Good luck, Karen, & good for you to do this for a cause! Liz T."

Brodie Pollard	$50.00	*

Margo Harrod	$100.00	"This donation is in honor of Alexis Saunders. Alexis, keep fighting and win your battle against this terrible disease. You are amazing!"

Edie Rubin	$50.00	*

nancy & joel salus	$72.00	*

Bob and Cathy Smith	$500.00	*

Frances Lambert	$50.00	"This is in honor of Alexis Saunders. Thank you for running on her behalf. "

Leslie & John Osterweil	$100.00	"Thank you for running and giving your time to help find a cure! Leslie and John Osterweil"

Sue Levitt	$50.00	"Alexis, you are amazing. Keep fighting, we are all right behind you. Karen, run fast!"

MAURICE & KAILIE SHAW	$100.00	*

Alice Rosenthal	$100.00	"Please accept this donation in support and love for Alexis. Alice and Stanley Rosenthal"

susan and arthur forman	$100.00	*

Craig and Caryn Duglin	$250.00	*

Beth Goetz	Hidden	"This is in honor of our dearest friend Alexis! We love you so much and you inspire us everyday!! Beth, JD and Avery."

betsy & parker hirons	$50.00	"For our friend Alexis, your courage and strength are an inspiration to us all!"

Lynda Vawter	$100.00	"Thank you for being my inspiration, Alexis! Go Karen!"

stephanie saunders	$100.00	"Thank you very much, Karen, for running for such a wonderful cause; may you and Team McGraw come in first!"

Melissa Price	Hidden	"Please accept this donation in honor of Alexis. Hit a home run and good luck Karen! Thank you for running for my friend and all of the others who will benefit from your hard work!!"

Sara & Mort Richter	$100.00	*

Laura and David Osterweil	$50.00	*

Elizabeth Allen	$50.00	*

Jeff Balis	$25.00	"run fast"

Monica Sams	$100.00	*

Carol Weinstein	$100.00	"In honor of Alexis Saunders Carol and Sam Weinstein"

Kelly Solomon	$50.00	*

Cheryl Cook	$50.00	"What a Great team! Our prayers are with you both! Steve & Cheryl Cook TCC"

Mary Ann McCoy	$50.00	*

Sandra Sharma	$100.00	*

gail levine	$100.00	*

Bonnie & David Solomon	$100.00	*

jerilyn and stuart goldsmith	$100.00	"this is for alexis saundrs with love and good wishes always, jerilyn and stuart goldsmith good luck karen!!!"

Gerri Willett	$50.00	*

Randy Lewis	$200.00	*

Iqbal Anwar	$100.00	"Way to go Karen!!!!"

Mary Brooks	$25.00	*

Susan Gridley	Hidden	"For Alexis, Stephanie and Alan: You go Karen! Be swift to Love, Make Haste to be Kind!"

Mimi and Alan Aaron	$50.00	"Congratulations on this great race you are about to run. You have are a first place winner already! Mimi and Alan Aaron"

Carrie Love	Hidden	"In honor of Alexis Saunders- you are inspiring and thought of often"

Jose Gelats	$25.00	"What a great way to bring awareness to an important cause. Best of luck with the run!"

jane and stephen sergay	$100.00	*

leslie and gene balis	$100.00	*

Oliver and Karen Friedrichs	$75.00	*

Kate Bush	$50.00	*

Thomas Plant Aircraft Properties	$250.00	*

Carol and Steven Lieber	$100.00	*

Carol and Mark Jaffe	$100.00	*

Anonymous	$50.00	*

Sandra & David Bruck	$100.00	*

Tim Brandabur	$100.00	"Karen, Great cause! Fantastic job of fund raising! Hope your training has been injury free and the race goes smoothly. Run strong and relaxed! Keep us posted on how it goes! Sincerely, Tim Brandabur"

Franci and RIchard Rudolph	$100.00	"We are so happy to support this important endeavor -- Alexis IS an inspiration!!!! Franci and Richard Rudolph"

Bernard & Sharon Stein	$100.00	*

Susan Porter	$50.00	*

Brittany (Harrod) Crow	$50.00	*

Henrique & Lois Drews	$50.00	*

Susan Lewis	$100.00	*

BIOMET West	$150.00	*

Peter Martin	$75.00	"GO KAREN GO!"

doris field	$100.00	"This is a wonderful thing to do in honor of Alexis Saunders. Go Karen!! "

Frank and Joyce Taylor	$100.00	"Karen, Thank you for your inspiring efforts on behalf of Alexis, a beautiful friend of a beautiful friend (Cheryl Cook @TCC). Frank and Joyce Taylor"

Lisbeth Wagner	$25.00	*

Anonymous	$50.00	*

Christopher Cowan	$100.00	*

Robert Franzblau	$500.00	*

Carly Bruck	$100.00	*

Robert Farber	$25.00	*

James Ochowicz Thomas Weisel Partners	$100.00	*

Capital Group Companies Gift Match	$500.00	*

Microsoft Matching Gifts Program	$50.00	*

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