Mason & Lisa Park - Teaming Up for a Cure

Making a difference...one mile at a time!

"It's the greatest feeling in the world knowing you're a part of someone else's success, and that's what it's all about...People helping People." - Mason Park

"I want to make a difference in the lives of others with hopes of inspiring many people along the way."

I am training to run a half marathon with my mom on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training (TNT) program in an effort to raise funds for blood cancer research! I have been a volunteer youth advocate since the age of six on behalf of several organizations that I have a personal connection with. I am proud to say that I have met some amazing and courageous people along my journey and I am motivated by my passion for science and my strong desire to become a scientist to help find cures. I had the opportunity to volunteer in the fall season with TNT and became hooked! I was beside the team every step of the way during training last season by keeping them cool on those long hot runs and making sure they stayed motivated as I biked right beside them on those 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, and 16 mile runs! After that, I figured I would accept the challenge of running a half marathon so I will be participating in the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN on April 28, 2007 with my mom and joining the team on the official course! My mom and I are participating in this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers and for the many family and friends we have lost to all cancers. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.

You are my hero, my inspiration...I run for YOU--In Memory Of: Beth Sedberry, Ethel Chess, Jerry Hall, Rudolph Schinske, and those who lost their lives to other cancers: Aunt Naomi Baladez, Great Grandma Evelia Gonzales, Great Granddaddy Park.

For those still fighting, YOU are my hero...my inspiration....I run & raise funds for YOU!--In Dedication Of: Kaelyn Zynda, Becky Jester, Carol Simms, Jim Adsett, Brad Young, Tara Caldwell, Joan Miller, and those I have yet to meet. Don't give up on yourself, and I won't give up on you!

Please make a donation to support our participation in Team In Training and help advance the Society's mission.

We hope you'll visit our web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see our progress. Thanks for your support! Current Fundraising total: $6,000 / Current Miles: Weekday short mileage: 4-6 mi 3 x week / Weekend long mileage: 12mi

Yours In Health,

Mason & Lisa Park