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Runner: Susan Strong

Inspiration: My Husband, Eric Strong

My name is Susan Strong; I'm thirty-six and live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband Eric and my two kids Jack and Mia.

In June of 2006, Eric was diagnosed with a grade II astrocytoma in his left temporal lobe, which required surgery. The tumor was removed in October 2006, and his recovery went very well. His follow-up treatment included MRI's every 3 months, and in January of this year it was discovered that the tumor had grown again and the best course of action was surgery.

He had his second surgery in March, and pathology determined that this second tumor was a grade III. Because this tumor was more aggressive, we were more aggressive – and Eric went though an intensive six-week radiation and chemotherapy program which seems to have been successful. He has now entered his twelve-cycle chemotherapy program, and we are very optimistic that the tumor is being handily defeated!

I am running in Eric's honor, as well as in honor of all of our friends who have been touched by brain tumors. It has been amazing; since Eric has become bald, and as we talk more about brain tumors, the more we realize that so many lives have been affected by them. Our family has been blessed to have wonderful medical care, family support, and amazing friends. By running the New York City Marathon as part of Team McGraw, my goal is to raise awareness as well as money for a disease that has personally changed my life and the life of my family.

Thank you for supporting such a special organization, and for supporting me on this journey.

"Ya Gotta Believe" - Susan

Total Donations Collected:$14,305

Goal: $13,000

110%

$13,000
Goal

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Eric Strong	$500.00	"Looking forward to helping you train and being in NY when you run."

Susan Strong	$50.00	*

Brent Sands	$50.00	*

Harold Boscovich	$100.00	"Susan, our prayers and best wishes go out to Eric, you and your family. As far as the race goes, you need to run "STRONG!!" Love, Bosco & Janet"

Steve Stahl	$100.00	"Go Susan! Rumor has it they also fixed Eric's backhand this time while they were in there. Looking forward to seeing the results. I'm just not sure where to hit the ball now. We are all thinking of you and your family as you each train to win. Best of luck!"

Nicola Peterson	$100.00	*

Lydia Oxendine	$100.00	*

robin felix	$100.00	"You go girl! I am so proud of you, Eric and the kids. Your strength and love as family is an inspiration! I'd be happy to train with you any day. With blessings!"

Debbie and Roque Santos	$100.00	"Susan and Eric, Our thoughts and paryers are with you all! We love you giys and are in awe of how amazing you and your family are. Best of luck running that marathon!! WOW - SOOO impressive!!!!!! Deb, Roque and the girls -"

Holli & Soren Kaplan	$100.00	*

Bill and Jenny Holt	$100.00	"We are always impressed with your family! Good luck with the run!"

Jeff and Stacey Rogers	$100.00	*

Kara & Kevin Gray	$100.00	"Go Susan! We're rooting for both you and Eric!"

John Forde	$100.00	*

Char Bloom	$100.00	"Hope arouses, as nothing else can arouse, a passion for the possible. Wm Sloane Jr I admire your courage and am sending prayers. Char Bloom"

The Bonney Family	$100.00	*

JOHN FLOYD	$100.00	*

Maureen & Barry Westerland	$100.00	"Susan and Eric, Your can do attitude and courage inspire us greatly. We love you, Barry and Maureen"

Dale and Ann Roberson	$100.00	"God bless you in all of your efforts."

Ann and Bob Pena	$100.00	*

Doug Kimmel	$100.00	*

Patricia Palmer	Hidden	"Dear Susan and Eric: Keep being Strong and we will look forward to both of you crossing the finish line in this marathon! Susan....super runner and Eric....Super Man! Good luck and God Bless. The CR Palmers"

Barry Smith	$100.00	"Dear Susan, Good luck and best wishes with the marathon. That is truly an inspiring and committed gesture. I knew your husband when he was a wise-cracking little sprout back in Cedar Rapids. Warm regards, -Barry Smith"

Lana & Richard Ferguson	$100.00	"Dear Erik and Susan, I am wishing you both and your family good luck and good fortune. You have both certainly lived up to your last name. My daughter-in law who is now 37 ran the New York Marathon. We will do our best to be at the finish line to congratulate you. Wear something that might identify you. I will give Sherry my cell phone # and perhaps she can tell me your number. Much love and luck to you. We are sending you our very best wishes and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Erik, your mom was my maid of honor when I got married 44 years ago. I have known her for a long, long time! Love, Lana and Rich Ferguson"

Mary Jo Ferris	$50.00	"Susan I know this will be a very inspirational journey for you and your family. We are all behind you and wishing you the best! Keep us up to date with your progress! MJ"

Steve & Cassie Allen	$50.00	*

Toni Aucutt	$50.00	"Susan, I know you don't know who I , but I am a friend of your Father in law, Wilson Strong. Eric is my age and went to school with my someone I know well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family and I think what you are doing is AMAZING! I am glad to hear that Eric's treatments are working. We have had close friends and family that have battled cancer and WON! I hope our contribution helps you reach your goal and can help find a cure! Good luck at the marathon! Sincerely, Toni Aucutt"

Gerald Fricke	$100.00	*

Mike and Amanda Thein	$100.00	"Happy Running!"

Sally Hogarty	$25.00	"Susan - What a great way to use your physical abilities to help others. You have been through so much and have come out the other side even stronger."

Sam and Gala Eppstein	$50.00	"You have our best wishes and our prayers."

Jean and John Fitzgerald	$100.00	*

Karen and Jim Johns	$250.00	*

Renee Stoller	$25.00	*

Mary Dyer	$25.00	"Go Wonderful Coach Susan!!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Eric and Jack and Mia. Love, Mary, Nick, Steven and Chris"

Lisa Weber	$50.00	"Dear Susan and Eric, We're both so impressed with your courage, attitude and sense of humor during this tough time. Best of luck to you Susan in the marathon and Eric, keep hanging in there! Love, Rob and Lisa Weber "

Jack and Julie Helms	$50.00	"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! "

Paul Benziger	$500.00	*

Linda Crouse	$100.00	"Susan, I worked with Eric's dad in the OR for thirty years (and heard some stories about Eric along the way!) I was happy to read your web page and hear of his progress in battling the tumor . Good luck at the marathon! Sincerely, Linda Crouse"

Carol & Dennis Burky	$100.00	"Eric, Susan, Jack & Mia, With the family strength shown in the photos and the faith in Susan's letter you will come out winners in all you do. Our prayers and love to you. Dennis and Carol Burky "

Jim and Paula Levett	$250.00	"We are so moved by your story and your desire to help others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Strong family. Jim and Paula Levett"

Chris & CJ Ornes	$100.00	*

Edward McLenna	$50.00	"I only hope that this will be of some little assistance to Eric with all the issues that you two are having. I wish you two only the best that God can give. Warmest Regards, Ed McLenna"

Karen & Craig Coane	Hidden	"We feel so lucky to have all four of you in our lives .... just a few doors down the street. Your positive attitude and "roll with the punches" perspective have been more than inspiring. Eric, you are a champion. Susan, you are an incredible anchor. Have a great time in New York City. We love you all."

Anne Madden	$75.00	"You're amazing! "

Ralph Eckert	$500.00	*

Bill and Mimi Meffert	$200.00	*

Gerald James	$50.00	*

Michael and Linda Clem	$200.00	*

Kimberly Younger	$100.00	*

Robert and Marjorie Julian	$75.00	*

Bob and Jackie Brimmer	$200.00	*

Janet King	$25.00	"I am a close friend of Ed McLenna"

Ron & Margaret Nelson	$25.00	*

Tom & Sarah Anderson	$100.00	"Your family has kept us posted and we think of you often. We are so proud of your efforts! Great job and good luck!"

Yvonne Arbuckle	$50.00	*

charles van sickle	$500.00	*

sherry g strong	$1,000.00	*

Sue Wenning	$50.00	*

Don & Marcia Primus	$100.00	"Good Luck to both of you"

Peg Henry	$100.00	*

Cindy & Gene Hart	$50.00	"Go Susan! Our thoughts are with you and the family.With love, Cindy & Gene"

Sandi and John Capurro	$50.00	"Go Susan! We'll be thinking about both of you"

Sandra Christensen	$100.00	"Eric, Just want you and Susan to know you've been in our thoughts and prayers since your Dad told us about your tumor. We continue to pray for you and your family through this process and wish you blessings every day! Barry & Sandy Christensen"

Hans and Barbara Ochs	$50.00	*

Donald Sherwood	$150.00	*

Mitzie Hawkins	$25.00	*

Bill and Jane Bergman	$50.00	*

Jo Ann McAlister	$50.00	*

Benjamin and Suzanne Dibblee	$100.00	*

Muriel Amsden	$25.00	"I'll be rooting for you Susan! Muriel"

JAN SYATA	$100.00	"I admire your dedication and desire. I hope you reach your goal. Eric I worked with your father for many years. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care. "

BJ Henry	$100.00	"Susan, Mary and I admire your hard work and dedication to a very dear to your heart cause. Because of you and Eric we are now slightly more educated. I have seen your work ethic in the pool and know you are 100% committed to your journey of running this marathon and to Eric. We are thinking especially of Eric!! Love You! BJ and Mary"

Marsha and Colin Fordred	$100.00	*

Marty and Julianne Smith	$250.00	"Susan, Good luck and run STRONG!!!! Juli and Marty"

Mohamed Igram	$100.00	*

Laurie & Alborz Wozniak	$50.00	*

Erik & Barb Bresnahan	$100.00	"Susan and Eric - We think of you so often! We look forward to seeing both of you in NYC at the marathon in a few months. Good luck with your training, Susan and feel good, Eric!! Love to all of you, Barb & Erik"

mark/karen tyler	$100.00	"Eric and Susan You are both in our thot's and prayers. We tried to visit you at UCSF after your 1st surgery Eric...but you had been dicharged that morning! I will be running with you mentally Susan as you will be 'victorious' in New York, just as you Eric, will also be a victor! Best wishes always...take care and God Bless you Mark and Karen Tyler"

Dale and Phil Jones	$100.00	*

Alex/Gloria Espinoza	$100.00	*

Cathy Jacques	$50.00	"You and Eric are an inspiration to us all! Keep up the fight and don't ever give up. Good luck on your run. We will be thinking of you."

Gretchen and Mike Snyder	$100.00	*

Sandy and Amir Pambechy	$100.00	*

Jenifer Kirtland	$100.00	*

Smile Walnut Creek	$50.00	*

Carl Nelson	$250.00	*

James and Jean Tinker	$100.00	*

Donald and Sandra Chisholm	$50.00	*

Kirsten and Chris Zanardi	$100.00	"Hi Susan and Eric, You are an inspiration to us all. Keep up the faith and gotta believe attitude! I will be in NYC on 11/2 and look forward to seeing you both then. Chris hopes to be there too but may not be able to make the trip. We wish you the best and send our love. xo, Kirsten and Chris Zanardi"

Brendan Haldane	$100.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	*

Marty and Julianne Smith	$100.00	"We are delighted to match Barry and Kelly in their support for the run!"

Ratchford Family	$25.00	*

Robert and Kathryn Heaney	$150.00	*

Judith and William Carmichael	$25.00	*

Donald and Janice Rankin	$50.00	*

Charles and Debra Pitman	$100.00	*

Deb and Mark Swigert	$50.00	"All the best for Good Health and a long and happy life!!!"

Mario and Margaret Mediati	$100.00	"Eric and Susan, You're an inspiration to us all. Susan... you are amazing! Good Luck to you on your run! We'll be thinking of you... Mario and Margaret"

olivia moore	$50.00	"If I could be there with you, you know I would!! Will be thinking of you ALL THE WAY and know you will be the BEST! What a fabulous way to show your support to everyone living and surviving this challenging and life-changing journey. Living one day being loved is better than a lifetime without! Congratulations for getting this far on your journey...olivia"

Jay & Jenny Clare	$50.00	*

Cap & Suzy Witzler	$100.00	*

Craig Amazeen	$100.00	" I'll throw in some Kings tickets when you guys are ready to come over to Sacramento!!! Craig "

Laura Antonietta Smith	$50.00	"Susan: Best of luck in NYC. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Eric and the kids. I am sure that you're going to be in peak shape for the race. Enjoy New York in the fall - there are fewer places more wonderful than a great fall day in the City! "

patricia battersby	$100.00	*

Mr and Mrs Thomas	$100.00	*

Thomas & Elaine Ferguson	$25.00	*

Kaaren and Gilbert Gleason	$125.00	"Best of luck to a very inspiring couple! The whole Gleason family will cheer you on from a distance, Susan!"

Robert & Tracy Priebe	$50.00	*

Dana Glasgow	$50.00	*

Bob and Kathy Barry MD	$100.00	*

Ellis Langley	$20.00	*

Cliff Beyer	$50.00	"We're rooting for you. You've come a long way since our Run to the Far Side in Golden Gate Park many moons ago. You can easily out sprint me now! All our love goes out to you, Eric & the kids! Cliff & Jay"

Tracy and Eddie Corallo	$100.00	*

Terri Hattabaugh	$40.00	*

Dick & Jackie Johnson	$50.00	*

Ken Gottfried	$20.00	*

Gary and Bertie Patterson	$200.00	"Susan you are an amazing wife, mom, person......our prayers will be extra strong for you at mile 22! God bless your family! hugs to Mia and Jack"

Mia Strong	$15.00	"Dear Queen mommy, I love you. I hope you do awesome in your race. It is funny that you are doing a very long race. Love Mia"

Jack Strong	$25.00	"I hope you do great!I love you. Jack"

Vicki Van Sickle	$60.00	*

Charissa & John Kronenberg	$100.00	*

Anonymous	Hidden	"Have a great run, Susan. I am so proud of you and all that you accomplish."

Grainger Matching Gifts	$300.00	*

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