Run Girl Run
Running fast and raising some cash
Update: I completed the Paris Marathon yesterday in 4h 50m 50s - a personal best! Hello friends!
As you know, I am training to run the Paris Marathon on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.
I trained for 4 months and am fundraising in memory of my friend Steven Bouvier, who we lost, far too early, to lymphoma in 2005 at the age of 29. I also run in support of my friend Anthony Zagami and his family who are currently in the fight against Leukemia.
In July of 2006, I did something crazy. I decided to run a marathon in memory of my dear friend Bouv. When all was said and done, on January 14th, 2007, I ran my very first marathon and raised over $10,000 to help fight against blood cancers. In June, I ran my second marathon in San Diego, mentoring others like me and helping in their fundraising efforts.
As part of what I hope to be an annual event in Steve's memory, I am now running the Paris marathon in April of 2008. My goal is go raise $20,000 on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
I am seeking the help of my friends to help me reach my goal and to make a contribution to all the people and their families who are fighting blood cancers on a daily basis.
I ask that you consider a donation today.
I run for the families that are fighting cancers every day.
I run so that one day there will be a cure.
I run because I miss Steve.
I run because sometimes I'm angry and sad and frustrated.
I run in celebration of Steve, his life & the impact he had on those that knew him.
I run because it's something I can do to help.
I run because I can when others can't.
I hope you'll check back frequently to see my progress. And if you want up to the minute updates, please read my training blog: girlyoubetterrun.blogspot.com
Thank you so very much for your support! See you at the park...
-Jen
