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Runner: Nadene Murphy

In Memory Of: Mother - Barbara Tona

My name is Nadene Tona Murphy. I live in Scotch Plains, New Jersey with my husband and 4 beautiful children.

I was lucky enough to be able to run my first marathon last year as a member of Team McGraw. I knew right away that the experience would be special, but had no idea just how amazing it would be. I made friends and shared an experience that would be hard to duplicate. But I can’t wait to try! I am proud and honored to be a part of the team again this year and to raise funds for such an important cause.

I can remember the moment in 2002 when I heard the words, “Mommy’s in the ER. They found something on her brain.” And then life as I knew it changed forever. My mother, Barbara Tona, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, a glioblastoma multiforme. For the next two years she received the best care and treatment we could find. She fought the best fight she could with courage, dignity and grace, but ultimately was no match for this tumor.

My mother was 56 years old when she died. She was a sister, a wife, a mother and grandmother of 8. She was a beautiful woman whose smile could light up a room. I know she’ll be smiling when I cross the finish line in NYC!

I will be running to honor her memory!

Total Donations Collected:$6,300

Goal: $4,000

158%

$4,000
Goal

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Nadene Murphy	$100.00	*

Alison Weiner	$100.00	"Hi Nadene Good LUck!!! Alison"

Tracy & Albert Weber	$100.00	*

Tracy Klurman	$100.00	*

Michael and Allyson Myrtetus	$100.00	*

Susan Judge	$100.00	"I make this pledge in honor of little Avery Judith Lubrecht who is bravely batteling Modulloblastoma down in Philly in CHOP. Good Luck and thank you for doing this, Nadene! You are awesome! ~Sue"

Joe Higgins	$250.00	"I'm proud of your efforts"

Linda Michalak	$100.00	*

Tina Bonaccorso	$25.00	*

Mary Kennedy	$100.00	"When I grow up, I want to be just like you. I love you too much!"

Mary and Ed Fanning	$100.00	*

kerrie and bob garcia	$100.00	*

Jamie Tibbals	Hidden	*

Christine and Louis Hausle	$100.00	*

Cheryl Kriney	$100.00	*

amy becker	$100.00	*

Geraldine Keogh	$250.00	*

Christopher medina	$25.00	*

ANNE ROURKE	$50.00	"Nadene, Best Wishes for a successful finish. Anne Vincent Mc Enroe's G'ma"

Barbara Westlake	$50.00	" Your Mom looked like a beautiful woman. She will be your angel throughout the race. I hope the weather is as good this year as last year. The training is almost over... now the fun begins! Good Luck from the Westlake's "

David Boutilier	$25.00	*

Central New Jersey Brain Tumor Support Group Memebers	$500.00	*

Merril Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Matching Gift	$250.00	*

Vincent Tona	$1,000.00	*

Jean O'Connell	$25.00	"From another PDA player....best of luck for such a worthy cause. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers"

Matt Pesci	$50.00	*

Christine Dencker	Hidden	"Best of Luck to you, Nadene. What an honor and accomplishment for you! Enjoy the run again."

John Murphy	$125.00	"I just wanted to make sure you met your goal. We are so proud of you and love you very much. Good luck Sunday I know you will do it as you have an angel watching over you. See you at the finish line! Love always, John, Casey, James, John and Owen"

George Nazario	$100.00	*

eoin monahan	$25.00	*

Steve McKee	$50.00	*

jamie kerr	$50.00	"Wow!!!! What an accomplishment dedicated all to your mom. She is watching over you and will be there to lift you over that finish line!!! Good luck and our prayers are with you.......The Kerr Family"

Eric & Lisa Ruano	$100.00	*

Angie and Doug Nevins	$50.00	"Nadene Good Luck, and Congratulations on reaching your goal! The Nevins"

Terry & Jim Stamatis	$100.00	*

Derek and Robin Von Langen	$100.00	*

william petrone	$10.00	*

gary eisenbud	$200.00	*

Christian Garing	$50.00	*

Fiona Bell	$100.00	"Wishing you another great experience!"

Stephen Waldis	$100.00	"Good Luck Nadene Steve Waldis"

Jason McFadden	$100.00	"Good luck Sunday! "

Richard Lan	$100.00	"Good Luck, The Lans"

Burkhard Family	$100.00	*

Danny Ferrara	$40.00	"Good Luck Nadene The Ferrara Family"

Gerry McKeown	$50.00	*

Robert McCourt	$50.00	"great job nadine ! Rob and Erika"

Tom & Lynda Breznitsky	$50.00	*

Hector Zamora	$100.00	"Best of luck Nadene and congratulations on all your hard work...You make the SHU soccer family very proud!! Here's hoping John can run it with you next year..."

pam Lipshitz	$100.00	*

Peter & Paula Gasparro	$100.00	*

John Silva	$250.00	*

Justin & Joanne Marriott	$50.00	*

Jeff Zaun	$50.00	*

Bob & Lori Caldwell	$50.00	*

Ed & Diane Lopez	$75.00	*

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