My Fundraising Page

Jan 18, 2013


Greetings everyone!

I finished!! What an amazing experience it was. The Disney half marathon was a success and I have each and every one of you to thank. The first few miles were a breeze. After mile 8, it started to hit me. I remember saying to myself, each step is one step closer to finding a cure. I thought about all of the positive words and donations and it really helped to push me through. I also have the great team in training folks who helped to push us along the race route.

I can accept donations for roughly another 60 days, if you know of anyone who might want to help donate to a wonderful cause, please pass along this page.

Thank YOU all again for helping. May 2013 be a great, healthy year for you all!

Darren


(Pictured above, my mom Pat at her last Bday (70 Year's young) yes, that's a bingo card on her cake, lol. To the right is me.. after my first 10k last year, I did it only because my friend was doing it.. I loved it, I CANNOT wait to see what it feels like to A) accomplish a half B) do it for such a great cause C) make my mom proud and D) help raise money to help this cause/research and so many other families struggling.


Teams are made up of individuals. Without them, there is no team.


Hi everyone!


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As some of you know, my mom is battling this awful disease. It has been a long few months, but I am realizing one outlet for the stress is to try and help do something. I was planning on running my first half marathon in January at Disney in Orlando. Instead of just running, I want to run to raise money for the great work/research and support the LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) does. Please help me reach my goal of $2,900. Even if you can only afford $1.00, it would mean so much to me and to the cause.



I appreciate you taking the time to come to my page and for donating.


I will train my best.. and try to think of each and every one of you while I run. Your support means a lot. My mom and I appreciate your support!


Thanks!

Darren

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Supporter Comments

"Good Luck Darren"
Joe Shemansky
Sat Oct 13 12:27:18 EDT 2012
"My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Hopefully someday we will kick this disease. RIP to My Uncle and may you know people are routing for your mom. God Bless"
thomas Polomsky
Sat Oct 13 07:25:14 EDT 2012
"Darren - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom. Good luck!"
Elizabeth Kalwat
Sun Oct 14 08:45:30 EDT 2012
"Best of Luck to you in the race, Darren. I am sending thoughts prayers and good vibrations to both you and your mom!"
Susan Manke
Sun Oct 14 12:00:34 EDT 2012
"Best of luck to you and your mom!"
Jonathan Morales
Sun Oct 14 12:34:34 EDT 2012
"Good Luck on your run! Blessings to your mom! Keep up the good fight!"
Peggy Budny
Sun Oct 14 03:57:16 EDT 2012
"Prayers for your mom, train hard! "
Rich Scierka
Mon Oct 15 10:53:35 EDT 2012
"Run Darren Run! Good luck!!"
Michele "Mickey" Eddy
Tue Oct 16 11:36:31 EDT 2012
"We stand in support of Darren, his mom and family."
Robert Kagan
Tue Oct 16 03:00:51 EDT 2012
"Wishing you all the best Darren! Sending you lots of love from Boston!"
Laura Vogel
Wed Oct 17 10:29:11 EDT 2012
"Darren....I applaud your efforts. My best wishes to you, and most especially to your mom. Dennis"
Dennis Morrell
Wed Oct 17 10:29:34 EDT 2012
"My thoughts go out to Patricia. Darren best of luck with your efforts to your goal."
Paul Miedzinski
Wed Oct 17 11:30:45 EDT 2012
"Best of luck Darren! Allen Zeiner"
Allen Zeiner
Fri Oct 19 08:08:39 EDT 2012
"Keep going Darren!!!! Love ya, Joanne"
Joanne Rankin
Fri Oct 19 11:50:13 EDT 2012
"Run, Darren, Run! Much Love, Aunt Bet. and Uncle Mark xo"
Aunt Bet. and Uncle Mark
Sat Oct 20 08:55:39 EDT 2012
"Hey Darren !! I'm rooting for you and your Mom !! Good Luck !! I-Todd"
Todd Parisi
Sat Oct 20 10:51:29 EDT 2012
"In hornor of my wifr Betty, 13+ year breast cancer survivor! ♥"
Edward Litto
Sun Oct 21 11:05:53 EDT 2012
"Good luck and good running Darren. Your mom must be proud!"
Glenn Koetzner
Sun Oct 21 12:14:57 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren!"
Bob Zanlungo
Sun Oct 21 01:39:10 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren!"
Ron Lamontagne
Sun Oct 21 03:55:58 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren and best wishes go out to your mom!!"
Roy Yonkers
Sun Oct 21 05:35:18 EDT 2012
"Stay Strong!!!"
Jan Campbell
Sun Oct 21 06:32:42 EDT 2012
"Way to go Darren!"
Renee Dekin
Sun Oct 21 08:58:55 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren & prayers for your Mom"
Darilyn Neal
Mon Oct 22 04:59:28 EDT 2012
"Good luck Darren!!! Many prayers & healthy wishes for your mom!!!"
Dena OConnor
Wed Oct 24 02:40:17 EDT 2012
"In honor of Dominic Zaleski and Bob Maxon, who did a great job as MC at a dinner for Dominic, who is also fighting cancer - and he's only in 5th grade."
Keith Griffin
Wed Oct 24 10:24:35 EDT 2012
"Keeping you all in our thoughts!"
Heather Gallinoto
Thu Oct 25 07:29:42 EDT 2012
"Sending good thoughts."
The Zucker Family
Thu Oct 25 11:38:48 EDT 2012
"Good luck, Darren! We're rooting for you. Love, Teresa & Brandon"
Teresa LaBarbera
Fri Oct 26 08:35:18 EDT 2012
"Good luck D$ :)"
russ terry
Tue Oct 30 07:50:28 EDT 2012
"Miss my dad every day."
Christine Kaminski Gochee
Wed Oct 31 09:27:02 EDT 2012
"Best Wishes for your Mother!"
Josie Roy
Sun Nov 4 07:09:31 EST 2012
"good luck, Darren! :) "
Eleni Yalanis
Tue Nov 6 03:32:52 EST 2012
"Darren - Thank you for doing this. Keep strong with the training and know you have many friends supporting your efforts."
Thomas Nicholson
Tue Nov 6 04:34:36 EST 2012
"MY MOM WHO IS AT THE END STAGE OF ALZHEIMER'S WILL BE PROUD OF ME FOR DOING THIS AGAIN FOR DARREN'S MOM. WE BOTH SHARE ONE THING WE LOVE OUR MOMS AND IT HURTS US SO BAD. EVEN THOUGH I DONATED BEFORE AND I'M NOT A RICH GUY THIS IS FOR YOU DARREN! YOU NOW HAVE REACHED YOUR GOAL! RICH ARNISTA"
RICH ARNISTA
Thu Nov 8 11:17:58 EST 2012
"Best wishes to your mother!"
Allison Syzdek
Thu Nov 8 03:54:12 EST 2012
"Run Darren Run"
Bob Maxon
Fri Nov 9 08:35:59 EST 2012
"Darren, You are a great man and a wonderful son! Thank you for doing this to help find a cure for Cancer. Good luck on the marathon!"
Sharon Wallace
Sat Nov 10 12:25:41 EST 2012
"Best of luck to Mrs. Sweeney and Darren!"
Tony & Alice Spinelli
Sun Nov 11 07:34:07 EST 2012
"Good Luck D! Love, The Cohens."
Doug and Kirsten Cohen
Thu Nov 15 07:29:37 EST 2012
"A small contribution, so that hopefully in the near future we can find a cure to all forms of cancer. "
Sebastian Santa
Sat Nov 24 09:38:40 EST 2012
"Go Darren!"
Douglas Stewart
Sat Dec 1 09:09:22 EST 2012
"Good luck D!"
Amy Lodovico
Wed Dec 12 10:05:10 EST 2012
"Best of luck to you on the run and your goal for this great cause. From your Finns family."
Mickey Finn's
Thu Dec 13 08:07:29 EST 2012
"The best of luck to a dedicated son, and advocate for this important cause. Run towards the cure!"
Chris DuBois
Thu Dec 13 08:57:26 EST 2012
"Thank you for all your help this semester. Our turn to cheer you on. Good Luck with your race! From, your JRN440 class"
CCSU JRN440 fall 2012
Mon Dec 17 07:23:28 EST 2012
"Your mother must be very proud that you're doing this. Best of luck! You should be proud of yourself and the awareness you've gained from your hard work. "
Brian & Cera Spyros
Wed Dec 19 08:38:15 EST 2012
"This donation is from myself and Through the eyes of a child children's center in West Hartford ct "
Annette Codianni
Sat Dec 29 08:13:44 EST 2012
"Darren, You are a great son to do this for your Mother. She is in my prayers.Anna"
Anonymous user
Sat Dec 29 10:35:39 EST 2012
"Good Luck Darren!!! "
Trisha Eurto
Sun Dec 30 10:16:41 EST 2012
"Go Team Sweeney. Love You. Xoxo. Laurie and Jim Wilson "
Laurie and Jim Wilson
Tue Jan 8 01:36:41 EST 2013
"Have a great run for a great cause. Best regards."
Scott Picchioni
Tue Jan 8 01:38:17 EST 2013
"Good luck buddy!! "
Elena Ludko
Fri Jan 11 08:30:19 EST 2013
"Nice Job Darren. Sorry I am a little late on supporting you, but I didn't forget you! "
Jody Labadia
Sun Jan 27 03:00:19 EST 2013

My Fundraising Total

129%
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Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

In Honor of

Patricia Sweeney

My Thanks To

Joe DeMartino $250.00
RICH ARNISTA $160.00
Annette Codianni $100.00
Mickey Finn's $100.00
Teresa LaBarbera $100.00
Jane Ferrick $100.00
Rich Arnista $100.00
Darren Sweeney $100.00
Elena Ludko $50.00
Laurie and Jim Wilso... $50.00
Jill Scarpo $50.00
Tony & Alice Spi... $50.00
Christine Kaminski G... $50.00
Jan Campbell $50.00
Todd Parisi $50.00
Joanne Rankin $50.00
Allen Zeiner $50.00
Paul Miedzinski $50.00
Karen Ritzenhoff $50.00
John Holt $50.00
thomas Polomsky $50.00
Joe Shemansky $50.00
Irene Poinelli $50.00
CCSU JRN440 fall 201... $40.00
Aunt Bet. and Uncle ... $35.00
Joanne Lodovico $25.00
David Bartlett $25.00
Scott Picchioni $25.00
Laurie Boccaccio $25.00
Brian & Cera Spy... $25.00
Douglas Stewart $25.00
Brandon Attar $25.00
Doug and Kirsten Coh... $25.00
Bob Maxon $25.00
Thomas Nicholson $25.00
russ terry $25.00
The Zucker Family $25.00
Heather Gallinoto $25.00
Dena OConnor $25.00
Amy Ellis $25.00
Roy Yonkers $25.00
Ron Lamontagne $25.00
Bob Zanlungo $25.00
John& Wendy DeMa... $25.00
Glenn Koetzner $25.00
Jeff Dudek $25.00
Dennis Morrell $25.00
Robert Kagan $25.00
Michele "Mickey" Edd... $25.00
Peggy Budny $25.00
Kristin Ingersoll $25.00
Jonathan Morales $25.00
Susan Manke $25.00
Karen Horan-Silva $25.00
Brenda Fornal $25.00
Lisa Kiley $25.00
Robert Garrey $25.00
Betsy Katz $25.00
Lawrence Brown $25.00
Jaimi-Lynn Lombardo $25.00
Durelle DeMarkey $25.00
Andrew Falk $25.00
Kathryn O'Brien $22.00
Anonymous $20.00
Allison Syzdek $20.00
Laura Vogel $20.00
Sharon Lea Sperling $18.00
Sharon Wallace $18.00
Donald Mayland $15.00
Trisha Eurto $15.00
Ellen Forney $15.00
Dawn Pascale - TNT D... $15.00
Kathryn O'Brien $13.00
Patricia Carbone $10.00
Linda Antlink $10.00
Tracy Robidoux $10.00
Chris DuBois $10.00
Sebastian Santa $10.00
Eleni Yalanis $10.00
Julie Doolittle $10.00
Diane Maciejewski $10.00
Kay McDowell $10.00
Kaitlin Goslee $10.00
Tenley Phillips $10.00
suzanne carmichael $10.00
Kasia Perkosz $10.00
Emily Mason $10.00
Bruce Wallen $10.00
Erica Davis $10.00
Elizabeth Kalwat $10.00
Michele Welles $10.00
diane hebert $10.00
Amy Gallagher $10.00
Rose Yager $5.00
KEVIN HARRISON $5.00
Donna Haddad $5.00
Edward Litto $5.00
Adam Chiara $5.00
Kristin Ellett $5.00
Colleen Vandal $5.00
Shannon Basso $5.00
Sarah Calgreen $5.00
Lisa Kerry $5.00
Renee Dekin
Josie Roy
Rita Griffin
Brad Magyar
Rich Scierka
Jody Labadia
Amy Lodovico
Karen Bradshaw
Keith Griffin
Darilyn Neal
Todd Piro
Trisha Copeland
Christopher Fortier

Supporter Comments

"Good Luck Darren"
Joe Shemansky
Sat Oct 13 12:27:18 EDT 2012
"My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Hopefully someday we will kick this disease. RIP to My Uncle and may you know people are routing for your mom. God Bless"
thomas Polomsky
Sat Oct 13 07:25:14 EDT 2012
"Darren - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom. Good luck!"
Elizabeth Kalwat
Sun Oct 14 08:45:30 EDT 2012
"Best of Luck to you in the race, Darren. I am sending thoughts prayers and good vibrations to both you and your mom!"
Susan Manke
Sun Oct 14 12:00:34 EDT 2012
"Best of luck to you and your mom!"
Jonathan Morales
Sun Oct 14 12:34:34 EDT 2012
"Good Luck on your run! Blessings to your mom! Keep up the good fight!"
Peggy Budny
Sun Oct 14 03:57:16 EDT 2012
"Prayers for your mom, train hard! "
Rich Scierka
Mon Oct 15 10:53:35 EDT 2012
"Run Darren Run! Good luck!!"
Michele "Mickey" Eddy
Tue Oct 16 11:36:31 EDT 2012
"We stand in support of Darren, his mom and family."
Robert Kagan
Tue Oct 16 03:00:51 EDT 2012
"Wishing you all the best Darren! Sending you lots of love from Boston!"
Laura Vogel
Wed Oct 17 10:29:11 EDT 2012
"Darren....I applaud your efforts. My best wishes to you, and most especially to your mom. Dennis"
Dennis Morrell
Wed Oct 17 10:29:34 EDT 2012
"My thoughts go out to Patricia. Darren best of luck with your efforts to your goal."
Paul Miedzinski
Wed Oct 17 11:30:45 EDT 2012
"Best of luck Darren! Allen Zeiner"
Allen Zeiner
Fri Oct 19 08:08:39 EDT 2012
"Keep going Darren!!!! Love ya, Joanne"
Joanne Rankin
Fri Oct 19 11:50:13 EDT 2012
"Run, Darren, Run! Much Love, Aunt Bet. and Uncle Mark xo"
Aunt Bet. and Uncle Mark
Sat Oct 20 08:55:39 EDT 2012
"Hey Darren !! I'm rooting for you and your Mom !! Good Luck !! I-Todd"
Todd Parisi
Sat Oct 20 10:51:29 EDT 2012
"In hornor of my wifr Betty, 13+ year breast cancer survivor! ♥"
Edward Litto
Sun Oct 21 11:05:53 EDT 2012
"Good luck and good running Darren. Your mom must be proud!"
Glenn Koetzner
Sun Oct 21 12:14:57 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren!"
Bob Zanlungo
Sun Oct 21 01:39:10 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren!"
Ron Lamontagne
Sun Oct 21 03:55:58 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren and best wishes go out to your mom!!"
Roy Yonkers
Sun Oct 21 05:35:18 EDT 2012
"Stay Strong!!!"
Jan Campbell
Sun Oct 21 06:32:42 EDT 2012
"Way to go Darren!"
Renee Dekin
Sun Oct 21 08:58:55 EDT 2012
"Good Luck Darren & prayers for your Mom"
Darilyn Neal
Mon Oct 22 04:59:28 EDT 2012
"Good luck Darren!!! Many prayers & healthy wishes for your mom!!!"
Dena OConnor
Wed Oct 24 02:40:17 EDT 2012
"In honor of Dominic Zaleski and Bob Maxon, who did a great job as MC at a dinner for Dominic, who is also fighting cancer - and he's only in 5th grade."
Keith Griffin
Wed Oct 24 10:24:35 EDT 2012
"Keeping you all in our thoughts!"
Heather Gallinoto
Thu Oct 25 07:29:42 EDT 2012
"Sending good thoughts."
The Zucker Family
Thu Oct 25 11:38:48 EDT 2012
"Good luck, Darren! We're rooting for you. Love, Teresa & Brandon"
Teresa LaBarbera
Fri Oct 26 08:35:18 EDT 2012
"Good luck D$ :)"
russ terry
Tue Oct 30 07:50:28 EDT 2012
"Miss my dad every day."
Christine Kaminski Gochee
Wed Oct 31 09:27:02 EDT 2012
"Best Wishes for your Mother!"
Josie Roy
Sun Nov 4 07:09:31 EST 2012
"good luck, Darren! :) "
Eleni Yalanis
Tue Nov 6 03:32:52 EST 2012
"Darren - Thank you for doing this. Keep strong with the training and know you have many friends supporting your efforts."
Thomas Nicholson
Tue Nov 6 04:34:36 EST 2012
"MY MOM WHO IS AT THE END STAGE OF ALZHEIMER'S WILL BE PROUD OF ME FOR DOING THIS AGAIN FOR DARREN'S MOM. WE BOTH SHARE ONE THING WE LOVE OUR MOMS AND IT HURTS US SO BAD. EVEN THOUGH I DONATED BEFORE AND I'M NOT A RICH GUY THIS IS FOR YOU DARREN! YOU NOW HAVE REACHED YOUR GOAL! RICH ARNISTA"
RICH ARNISTA
Thu Nov 8 11:17:58 EST 2012
"Best wishes to your mother!"
Allison Syzdek
Thu Nov 8 03:54:12 EST 2012
"Run Darren Run"
Bob Maxon
Fri Nov 9 08:35:59 EST 2012
"Darren, You are a great man and a wonderful son! Thank you for doing this to help find a cure for Cancer. Good luck on the marathon!"
Sharon Wallace
Sat Nov 10 12:25:41 EST 2012
"Best of luck to Mrs. Sweeney and Darren!"
Tony & Alice Spinelli
Sun Nov 11 07:34:07 EST 2012
"Good Luck D! Love, The Cohens."
Doug and Kirsten Cohen
Thu Nov 15 07:29:37 EST 2012
"A small contribution, so that hopefully in the near future we can find a cure to all forms of cancer. "
Sebastian Santa
Sat Nov 24 09:38:40 EST 2012
"Go Darren!"
Douglas Stewart
Sat Dec 1 09:09:22 EST 2012
"Good luck D!"
Amy Lodovico
Wed Dec 12 10:05:10 EST 2012
"Best of luck to you on the run and your goal for this great cause. From your Finns family."
Mickey Finn's
Thu Dec 13 08:07:29 EST 2012
"The best of luck to a dedicated son, and advocate for this important cause. Run towards the cure!"
Chris DuBois
Thu Dec 13 08:57:26 EST 2012
"Thank you for all your help this semester. Our turn to cheer you on. Good Luck with your race! From, your JRN440 class"
CCSU JRN440 fall 2012
Mon Dec 17 07:23:28 EST 2012
"Your mother must be very proud that you're doing this. Best of luck! You should be proud of yourself and the awareness you've gained from your hard work. "
Brian & Cera Spyros
Wed Dec 19 08:38:15 EST 2012
"This donation is from myself and Through the eyes of a child children's center in West Hartford ct "
Annette Codianni
Sat Dec 29 08:13:44 EST 2012
"Darren, You are a great son to do this for your Mother. She is in my prayers.Anna"
Anonymous user
Sat Dec 29 10:35:39 EST 2012
"Good Luck Darren!!! "
Trisha Eurto
Sun Dec 30 10:16:41 EST 2012
"Go Team Sweeney. Love You. Xoxo. Laurie and Jim Wilson "
Laurie and Jim Wilson
Tue Jan 8 01:36:41 EST 2013
"Have a great run for a great cause. Best regards."
Scott Picchioni
Tue Jan 8 01:38:17 EST 2013
"Good luck buddy!! "
Elena Ludko
Fri Jan 11 08:30:19 EST 2013
"Nice Job Darren. Sorry I am a little late on supporting you, but I didn't forget you! "
Jody Labadia
Sun Jan 27 03:00:19 EST 2013