UPDATE!!!
I've completed the Half Marathon!
Thanks to all the friends and family that made donations on my behalf I was able to raise over $650.00 for St Jude's! I was very pleased.
We did good other than a little panic stricken at the start, since I couldn't find my training/running partner Yvonne, we were able to meet up about a minute before the start gun and we were both very thankful that we did. We ran almost the whole 13.1 miles and completed it in 2 hours and 38 minutes --just under our goal of 2:40!
I've completed the Half Marathon!
Thanks to all the friends and family that made donations on my behalf I was able to raise over $650.00 for St Jude's! I was very pleased.
We did good other than a little panic stricken at the start, since I couldn't find my training/running partner Yvonne, we were able to meet up about a minute before the start gun and we were both very thankful that we did. We ran almost the whole 13.1 miles and completed it in 2 hours and 38 minutes --just under our goal of 2:40!
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So I recently joined a running group, Seattle Greenlake Running Group, since Steve is not a runner and I like to run but not by myself. I found this group on Meetup which is a on-line socializing site to get you to take your socializing off-line.
In joining this running group the people that were running my distance and speed were just starting a training plan for the Seattle Half Marathon... this is a 13.1 mile run in late November (the Sunday after Thanksgiving) in Seattle... I thought I'll train with you but I'll pass on the race since it costs $80 and the only thing I would get out of it is the tech shirt and a finisher medal (if I finished). Then I was told about the St Jude Heroes program... I thought now there is a reason to run. SOOO... I signed up to be a Hero and to run my first 1/2 Marathon.
Now I'm asking my friends and family to help me in making my reason to run worth while. Here is a image of a flyer here as well so that if you want to help spread the word, you could post it up at work/meeting place or save it and e-mail it to someone who might be interested that you might know. If you'd like a PDF instead just let me know and I'll e-mail it to you.Please visit my personal fundraising page to donate to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Every Dollar Counts
Every dollar donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital counts! Take a look at some of the possibilities that your donations could provide to the kids and families of St. Jude.
Infant Care Supplies for 10 Babies: $50
These supplies help parents and nurses care for babies in treatment and include items like diapers, baby bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, footies and heel warmers.
Wagon: $70
Wagons can make traveling through the halls of St. Jude easier for parents and more fun for a young child.
Parties to celebrate birthdays, holidays and “coming off chemo”: $75
St. Jude provides parties, decorations, cakes and more to keep spirits high during the holidays and to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and a child’s completion of chemotherapy treatment.
Creative Toys: $100
Play is an essential part of every child’s life, and it’s important for the children to have fun as often as possible. At St. Jude, colorful, toy-filled play areas are just as plentiful as exam rooms.
Delicious Meals: $210
St. Jude provides meal cards so that patients and families can enjoy the comfort and convenience of good, nutritious meals in the Kay Kafe, our cafeteria.
One Day of Oxygen: $447
Oxygen is key to keeping the immune system strong. A gift of oxygen can help a young body thrive and help fight cancer at the cellular level.
Child-sized Wheelchairs: $700
These special wheelchairs help children move easily through St. Jude.
Airfare for a parent and child: $1,000 Average
For a patient referred to St. Jude, the hospital covers the cost of airfare for a child and one parent or guardian.
Thanks for your support!
