I need your help in saving lives! PLEASE!
 

I wanted to let everyone on the boards know about something exciting that I am doing and I really need your help.

I am training to run a 26.2 mile MARATHON to benefit the American Stroke Association.

No, I haven’t lost my mind! By joining the American Stroke Association’s Train To End Stroke program, I have a coach, a team to run with, training schedules and clinic and a reason that makes this more than a personal goal. I am helping to raise funds for stroke research, education and advocacy programs.

The following are some stroke statistics that you may not be aware of.

Every 53 seconds someone suffers a stroke
Every 3.3 minutes someone dies of a stroke
There are 4.4 million stroke survivors
29% of people who have strokes are under age 65.

Over the course of the next 4 months, I will be running hundreds of miles to prepare. During my training - CREED is in my CD player motivating me every step of the way. When I want to give up - I just take a deep breath - absorb the music and keep going!!
On top of the training, I will also be busy raising over $3,300 for the American Stroke Association. I am writing to ask for your support in this effort through your good thoughts and through your generous contribution to the American Stroke Association.
I am excited about running this marathon on behalf of many who couldn’t even walk it due to a stroke. Please join me in reaching the finish line of my fundraising goal and helping end stroke.

P.S. Although the marathon is not until June 1, my plan is to have my fundraising goal met by March 24th. Your tax-deductible contribution, sent as soon as possible, is greatly appreciated! Every dollar makes a difference toward stroke research and education. If your company that you work for has a matching gift program, please send me the matching gift form along with your check and double your donation!

Please find below a link to my fundraising website where you can make a donation online. If you can't make a donation online (the minimum donation is $25 online) you can mail a donation in any amount (EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR COUNTS!) to the address that is on my webpage on the right hand side under the photo. Thank you so much for your support.

If you would like to confirm my participation in this event please contact Tony Covington, Senior Train to End Stroke Director at 727-570-8610 or 1-800-275-0448.

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorP...1&supId=3113423

Good for you helping to increase awareness on this! Best of luck and know you are making a dfifference!

Meredith, my contribution is on its way. Hope you don't mind, I emailed all the Creedfeed Fest participants and gave them the address you sent me. Good luck!!

I'm sending in a contribution, too. I wish you all the best. :angel:

Thank you guys so much for all of your help & support - I appreciate it and I know that there are many stroke survivors out there that do too! Thanks! You truly are :angel: 's!

Mine will be on it's way tomorrow. I worked all day today and did not get a chance to mail it, but I will do so tomorrow, Meredith.

Good luch to you. It is a totally awesome thing you are doing. Carrie

Great job, Tremontigirltpa! Congratulations on taking positive action. Good luck with the training as well!

Thanks I appreciate the support! :bounce: (we need a smiley that is running! haha)

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TeriB19 -

I received your donation this weekend - thank you so much for helping me out!! That is awesome!

Mer:dancing:

No problem Mer, keep up the good work and know that we'll be thinking of you during Creedfeed Fest Weekend!!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorP...1&supId=3113423

Thats one is "Clickable" And if i were 18 or older id probly contribute too. But 25 bucks is 2 weeks of shovelen for me. Even thu 25 is nothen. U can get shit for that money, oh well. at leats i can buy soem gum drops and penny candies!

I was a little behind in sending mine out Meredith, but it is on it's way. Good Luck!

I suck at running long distance, because I only use about 70% of my lung capacity

Xterminator27 - thanks for putting my link up again. I know it sucks that the minimum is $25 for an online donation. I've had a lot of people wonder why - I guess that is the way Kintera, the website that is used for the fundraising, sets that minimum. And I understand what you mean by 2 weeks of shoveling... :P I appreicated emotional support just as much as financial - believe me! Running this marathon takes alot of mental concentration. I kinda get tired of staring at pavement - but thank goodness for my cd player.

Hotforscott- Whenever it is convienent for you to send the donation is fine. I just appreciate you even sending one! thanks!

Just so everyone knows - I am up to running 6 miles. I can't believe it - I have NEVER run before. I workout and I go do the treadmill or eliptical all day long - but running....WHEW! I just know I am doing it for someone that couldn't even walk it because they had a stroke - so that keeps me going!

THANKS YOU GUYS!:cool: