Marilou's IronTeam Page

Racing To Save Lives

Welcome!

Race Time! Ten exhilirating months of training is behind me, and with discipline and a little determination, I know I can cross that finish line. Cancer never quits, so neither will I.

Thanks to family, friends, neighbors and strangers for the continuous encouragement throughout my yearlong journey. I am deeply grateful. Also inspiring are the 100+ donors to my fundraising campaign!

My personal goal is to raise $7500 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for continued research and assistance for those with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's and myeloma.

Why? I have questioned that myself on long training days or while jumping into the cold Bay waters in the winter for a swim, but my reasons are simple:

• I realize what a group of people can do together to make a difference. Team In Training has raised $750,000!
• I have had the opportunity to get to know our honorees and those afflicted by these diseases. Hearing their stories makes me want to devote my time and energy with the hope that others will not have to endure what they have or still have to go through to fight blood cancer.
• There is a purpose bigger than me.

When? From now until August 27, 2006, I will be focused on this goal, along with over 70 other individuals who have committed themselves to IronTeam.

Where? Ironman Canada is in Penticton, B.C., about 3 hours east of Vancouver. I will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and finish with a marathon, a 26.2 mile run.

Remember - it's never too late to donate!

Donate securely here online via credit card or contact me at marilou.french@gmail.com if you wish to donate by check.

Be sure to check back often to see my photos and progress. Thanks for your generosity!

All donations will be receipted by LLS.