My Fundraising Page

Jan 10, 2012

Now it's time to change the world and find a cure!


I have been trying to find the right words to put on my page as I have been reading all my fellow teammates and their little stories. I am humbled by all their thoughts. I have had a great life. I have the greatest wife a man could ask for, two beautiful daughters--one who has made me so proud and is now ready to graduate college and the other who is just the apple of my eye--and a son who brightens up the room as he walks in. I thought it was only getting better. Then May 17th, 2010 came and the dreaded reality hit that I had a rare form of Leukemia called Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia (LGL). This cancer attacks the T-cells in the immune system. At first, I was in denial and thought that this like all other health issues would pass, but that is not the case. I have a lot of people tell me how inspired they are on how I am dealing with everything, but they are the ones who keep me wanting to find ways to be here for all of them.


Courage: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty


I am going to do something I have never done before and that is run a half marathon in San Diego on June 3rd. We all can make a change in the world in our own way and I am going to raise funds to find treatments and a cure for something that truly hits home for me. I ask you to think about all the people you know. I am confident there is at least one person who has some form of the dreaded C word. This is your chance to help me raise funds to reach my goal of $2,900 and our team goal of $35,000 so we can continue to find ways to beat and cure Leukemia of all types.


Conquer: to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition


My wife and I have an amazing team joining us. Everyone is taking time out of their lives to go to San Diego to help raise money for the cause that changed my family and me forever. My wife, who you all know as a very strong woman, has been there for every little detail over the past year and a half. I am going to fight for her and my family because they made me the person that I am today. I have seen all the great comments about my family and I will not disappoint any of you. Every dollar counts so I would greatly appreciate any amount you can do. I am not just doing this for me, but for all those mothers, fathers and unfortunately children that will be diagnosed with some form of this deadly disease.


Cure: recovery or relief from a disease


I do appreciate you taking the time to hear my story and make a donation.


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

"Go Team Spa Costa Del Sur! Wish I was there to run with you all! Love You!!! Find that Cure!!!! xoxo"
Nia Greco
Tue Jan 10 11:00:44 EST 2012
"Although the fight may be hard- the Man is always stronger. Godspeed to you and prayers a bounty. I am here if you or your family need anything. Hoping you guys reach your goal & my best to you always! Love, Sarah Day :)"
Sarah Day & Family
Wed Jan 11 03:10:25 EST 2012
"you Strunks are amazing, fearless, inspiring people and we are more than proud and grateful to call you friends - you're so courageous, and non-stop, you are simply the most beautiful family. Cancer is bull$hit, let's go find a cure!! xxoo"
Kristin & Nik Rollison
Sun Jan 15 05:27:26 EST 2012
"I know you will beat this and stay around with your family for many more years & memories. "
doTERRA - Wendy & Eddie Owens
Wed Jan 18 03:06:13 EST 2012
"Fight on!"
Michael and Christen Vargo
Wed Jan 18 11:40:56 EST 2012
"Stay strong Donnie! and just know you are the best chilihead boss I ever had!"
Jo*
Tue Mar 13 10:26:52 EDT 2012
"Donny, we may not have met, but you are family and we are in your corner all the way!"
Stephanie & Robert Feldman
Fri Mar 23 10:20:42 EDT 2012
"Go Donnie!!!!!!!"
Jerry and Julie Bowlen
Mon Mar 26 01:00:20 EDT 2012
"1 Corinthians 13:13 "
W. Struse
Fri Mar 30 04:28:09 EDT 2012
"You're amazing!! Have a great race!!!!! "
Pam & Clegg
Thu May 24 05:06:34 EDT 2012
"Good luck with the marathon this weekend. Enjoy San Diego! Kick this disease in the butt! "
The Woeslaw Family
Thu May 31 11:42:38 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

146%
146 %
My Team

Make a Donation

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

My Thanks To

W. Struse $1,313.00
Kristin & Nik Ro... $500.00
Jerry and Julie Bowl... $250.00
doTERRA - Wendy &... $250.00
Magnus and Grace Mag... $200.00
Jeffrey and Cheryl K... $200.00
Brad & Shayna Mc... $200.00
Tony Parenti $100.00
Ryan Jackson $100.00
Randall Froschheuser... $100.00
ruth wilks $100.00
All Ways Maui'd Wedd... $50.00
The Woeslaw Family $50.00
Pam & Clegg $50.00
Lisa Motley $50.00
Harold Strunk Sr. $50.00
Harolad Strunk $50.00
Kaitlyn Corbett-Mcle... $50.00
Raymond Blackburn $50.00
Nathan Baldwin $50.00
Michael and Christen... $50.00
PAYCOR SPLIT DONATIO... $37.50
Stephanie & Robe... $25.00
Kiersten Berggren $25.00
Terrell Family $25.00
Jo* $25.00
Clan McLachlan $25.00
Nia Greco $25.00
Donald Strunk $25.00
Lori Wright
Sarah Day & Fami...

Supporter Comments

"Go Team Spa Costa Del Sur! Wish I was there to run with you all! Love You!!! Find that Cure!!!! xoxo"
Nia Greco
Tue Jan 10 11:00:44 EST 2012
"Although the fight may be hard- the Man is always stronger. Godspeed to you and prayers a bounty. I am here if you or your family need anything. Hoping you guys reach your goal & my best to you always! Love, Sarah Day :)"
Sarah Day & Family
Wed Jan 11 03:10:25 EST 2012
"you Strunks are amazing, fearless, inspiring people and we are more than proud and grateful to call you friends - you're so courageous, and non-stop, you are simply the most beautiful family. Cancer is bull$hit, let's go find a cure!! xxoo"
Kristin & Nik Rollison
Sun Jan 15 05:27:26 EST 2012
"I know you will beat this and stay around with your family for many more years & memories. "
doTERRA - Wendy & Eddie Owens
Wed Jan 18 03:06:13 EST 2012
"Fight on!"
Michael and Christen Vargo
Wed Jan 18 11:40:56 EST 2012
"Stay strong Donnie! and just know you are the best chilihead boss I ever had!"
Jo*
Tue Mar 13 10:26:52 EDT 2012
"Donny, we may not have met, but you are family and we are in your corner all the way!"
Stephanie & Robert Feldman
Fri Mar 23 10:20:42 EDT 2012
"Go Donnie!!!!!!!"
Jerry and Julie Bowlen
Mon Mar 26 01:00:20 EDT 2012
"1 Corinthians 13:13 "
W. Struse
Fri Mar 30 04:28:09 EDT 2012
"You're amazing!! Have a great race!!!!! "
Pam & Clegg
Thu May 24 05:06:34 EDT 2012
"Good luck with the marathon this weekend. Enjoy San Diego! Kick this disease in the butt! "
The Woeslaw Family
Thu May 31 11:42:38 EDT 2012