Barry and Michele

Racing to Beat Blood Cancers

We won't quit until it is obliterated

We wouldn't ask you to do anything we wouldn't do, "EXCEPT RUN A MARATHON!" We will do that so you don't have to. We need your help. Since Beverly Blair (Barry’s sister) was diagnosed with Leukemia in 1999 we have been non-stop in our efforts. Since we started we have seen the miracle of research spare Beverly, and unfortunately we have met and lost friends. Like 19 year old Jessie, as she prepared for a full ride to UF, and Christian who his father calls the perfect little boy. We run marathons in honor of patients and in memory of those who lost their battle.

We are raising funds this year in memory of one of our friends, Kati. Kati was at our first marathon; see the note from her father and why San Diego 2006 means so much to us. Click Why San Diego 2006

Then check out what we are personally doing and see we would not ask you to do something if we were not serious about better days.

Click The Birdwell's fighting blood cancer

Please support us this year, if everyone we contact gives as little as $5 or $20 (less than an individual or family trip to McDonalds) it makes a difference. Imagine if everyone gave from their heart, we would be that much closer to beating this thing. Truly no donation is too small, or too large. When we beat this thing once and for all, you can say with pride. “I was part of ending Leukemia, I made it happen”

Please make a contribution by clicking DONATE in the upper right of this page. If you prefer make a check payable to the

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

and send to

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

c/o Barry and Michele Birdwell

120 Sandy Shoes Drive

Melbourne Beach, Fl 32951