Deana Richmond's Run for Life
Running for those who cannot
Each year, leukemia and its related cancers strike 106,000 Americans, and kill 57,500. In 1960, the survival rate for acute lymphocytic leukemia (the most common form of childhood leukemia), was a mere 4%. Today, thanks to your support for research, survival rate is nearly 85%.
On June 4, 2006, my 43rd birthday, I ran 13.1 miles to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Continuing my efforts, I will run 26.2 miles in the Mayor's Midnight Marathon in Anchorage Alaska in June 2007. Over the past year, I have worked, overcome injury, and trained to get this point. It has been a life-changing experience for me, and such a blessing to be able to support such a worthy cause.
I have two goals:
1) Complete the Marathon.
2) Raise $5400 for leukemia research.
In addition to my training regimen, I need your financial sponsorship to reach my fundraising goals. 100% of your donation directly benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and is tax-deductible.
Please join me in my journey as I work, train and run in behalf of those who are unable to do so. Your financial contribution is invaluable. Together, we can win the battle.
If you would prefer to mail your donation, please send to:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
c/o Deana Richmond
11507 Lennington Ln.
Houston, TX 77064
(Many corporations match employee contributions. Don't forget this invaluable source of support.)
P.S. Before you go, I would ask that you forward to this message to others who may be willing to help. As each of us takes a step forward, together we will cross the finish line.
