| Author | Message | ||
     Lizard |
Hey Everyone! I have some big news to share… Believe it or not, I will not be able to make it to Buelltoberfest this year. I am training to run the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco in October. Think I’m crazy? Truth be told, you may not be so far off the mark! I am not much of a “runner” and I can’t imagine running up San Francisco’s steep hills So, am I crazy? Well, Yes, but there is a very good reason for the run. I have signed up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team in Training (TNT) program. Through TNT, I will not just be running for myself, but in support of an organization that is dedicated to curing lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improving the lives of patients and their families. In exchange for fundraising, LLS will help me train for the race, provide coaching and medical guidance, and will team me with other runners of similar skills. Furthermore, I am motivated by the memory of a little girl for whom I run. Janie Sims was diagnosed with Lymphocytic Leukemia on October 6, 2001. After battling for over a year, she passed away on January 4, 2003. She was just 5 years old. I run knowing that every step I take and every dollar I raise will go far towards finding better treatments and, one day, a cure. Your encouragement and positive reinforcement will go an incredibly long way in helping me complete this marathon. Your financial support will not only help save the lives of those afflicted with blood-related cancers, but make their lives more comfortable and manageable while they are fighting – and winning against - the disease. Consider also that many of the strides that are made toward curing blood-related cancers translate into making a difference in fighting all types of cancers. If you are so inspired to take up this tremendous cause, please feel free to share this letter and request with anyone who might be inclined to help. EVERY contribution will have an impact, will be acknowledged personally by me, and will be appreciated by so very many. You may donate online at http://pages.teamintraining.org/al/nikesf11/avicke ry Thank you for your support... Ashley Vickery | ||
| Spiderman |
If you don't run use this. http://www.c25k.com/ I use a modified version I tweeked and it helps get you up and going while not being discouraged. Good luck! | ||
| 86129squids |
Good on ya, and good luck! | ||
| Spiderman |
BUMP It's too bad that a positive thread doesn't get the same attention as all the negative ones! |
