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TNT: The Accidental Runner :...ONE...LAST...TIME.....Ruh-Roh
I'm a masochist.
There, I said it. A friend of mine (you may have seen him wandering around here --he has a Big White Hat) says that the first step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem.
I do have a problem. I have a problem with little kids dying from an incurable blood cancer.
So...in the spirit of putting my money where my big fat mouth is...
Once again, I'm going to run the Lake Placid Half Marathon for the Upstate NY/VT Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in June, 2009. The LLS has a fundraising branch called Team in Training (I prefer Team in Torture, but to each his or her own) which allows individuals to raise funds for the Society by participating in athletic endurance events; triathlons (no thanks, I'd probably drown), 100-mile bike rides (uh, no....one flat tire and I'd be out of the game), full marathons (not with my knees) and half marathons (the lesser of four evils).
I'll be running 13.1 miles in Lake Placid, NY (think hills....a LOT of hills....and not surprisingly...they're all UPhill ) and raising my minimum of $1500.00
Incidentally, this will be my FIFTH half marathon....I ran in the very first Lake Placid Half all the way back in 2005, and have run in every single one since....all for Leukemia.
I'll be posting my training and fundraising progress on here for your amusement.
Also, for the second year in a row, I'll be running in honor of an amazing young woman from Western NY, her dad's on here and is a fellow FOGIE.
Wish me luck, send me Motrin and ice packs, and when I post my fundraising page and if you're feeling philanthropic, feel free to donate.
God help me.
UPDATE: Who's in trouble? Oh, that would be me. I'm in trouble. I've been so crazy busy with eight million things happening in my life all at the same time, that I FORGOT TO START MY FUNDRAISING.
If I don't raise $1500.00 by the end of May, I have to pay for it out of pocket, and they have my credit card number. Can you help a sister out and donate? I have a whopping $30 so far.
Here's the link to my page, you can donate right on the site (completely secure) or if you prefer, you can email me here and I'll tell you where to send a check.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/uny/lkplacid09/mshea8xhme
You folks pushed me WAY past my fundraising minimum last year. This year, all I want to hit is the minimum. I know times are financially tight for everyone.
Thanks
Mel
There, I said it. A friend of mine (you may have seen him wandering around here --he has a Big White Hat) says that the first step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem.
I do have a problem. I have a problem with little kids dying from an incurable blood cancer.
So...in the spirit of putting my money where my big fat mouth is...
Once again, I'm going to run the Lake Placid Half Marathon for the Upstate NY/VT Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in June, 2009. The LLS has a fundraising branch called Team in Training (I prefer Team in Torture, but to each his or her own) which allows individuals to raise funds for the Society by participating in athletic endurance events; triathlons (no thanks, I'd probably drown), 100-mile bike rides (uh, no....one flat tire and I'd be out of the game), full marathons (not with my knees) and half marathons (the lesser of four evils).
I'll be running 13.1 miles in Lake Placid, NY (think hills....a LOT of hills....and not surprisingly...they're all UPhill ) and raising my minimum of $1500.00
Incidentally, this will be my FIFTH half marathon....I ran in the very first Lake Placid Half all the way back in 2005, and have run in every single one since....all for Leukemia.
I'll be posting my training and fundraising progress on here for your amusement.
Also, for the second year in a row, I'll be running in honor of an amazing young woman from Western NY, her dad's on here and is a fellow FOGIE.
Wish me luck, send me Motrin and ice packs, and when I post my fundraising page and if you're feeling philanthropic, feel free to donate.
God help me.
UPDATE: Who's in trouble? Oh, that would be me. I'm in trouble. I've been so crazy busy with eight million things happening in my life all at the same time, that I FORGOT TO START MY FUNDRAISING.
If I don't raise $1500.00 by the end of May, I have to pay for it out of pocket, and they have my credit card number. Can you help a sister out and donate? I have a whopping $30 so far.
Here's the link to my page, you can donate right on the site (completely secure) or if you prefer, you can email me here and I'll tell you where to send a check.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/uny/lkplacid09/mshea8xhme
You folks pushed me WAY past my fundraising minimum last year. This year, all I want to hit is the minimum. I know times are financially tight for everyone.
Thanks
Mel
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Comment by Engineco913 on January 27, 2009 at 10:00pm
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K-god? Is that in any relation to K-rod?
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Comment by Mike on January 27, 2009 at 9:33pm
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I got your back... I will keep an eye on the fund-raising... but I am sure some how you will make it. You have fun running. In honor of your run I am taking the first few steps to my fridge for a beer.
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Comment by Jim Seargent on January 27, 2009 at 5:05pm
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Dave,
What a beautiful girl! There is nothing that can compare to a proud Dad. I don't know what you believe in concerning a higher power, but I assure you I will keep Brianna ,your family and Mel in my prayers.
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Comment by Dave, NB 9 on January 27, 2009 at 4:58pm
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Mel, Please post your donation web link here too?
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Like Mel stated, she'll be running in honor of an amazing young woman from Western NY. My daughter, Brianna, who at age 3 1/2 years was diagnosed with Leukemia. After 4 years of going through hell, here is the result of what your donations go towards in research and new procedures. Brianna is in remission and goes yearly now for blood work and check-ups.
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masochist,,,, ,THATS HOT!!
Just steer me to the donation site, I love your motivation.
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Comment by LadyChaplain on January 27, 2009 at 3:01pm
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You know my wallet's with ya chica!!!!
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Comment by Bob Allard on January 27, 2009 at 1:45pm
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I am in for another donation, I would join you but I live in WNY and to get there well, you run for me and the rest of us in WNY. Get us some info and a map on how to get there and maybe we'll show up.
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Comment by Kimberly A Bownas on January 27, 2009 at 12:18pm
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For some reason this doesn't surprise me one bit. You did it last year and you'll do it again this year. Proud of you and when you get your fund raising page up, you can count on Ted and I in. We might even make it up to see you run this year.
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