Renee's Running a Half Marathon!

Renee's Running a Half Marathon!

Jul 19, 2010

Racing to Save Lives


Hey Friends and Family!

As most of you know, I've recently lost 45 pounds and have been working diligently to live a healthy lifestyle. Now that I'm close to meeting my weight loss goal, I've decided to make a new one - completeing the Nike Women's Half Marathon on October 17th, 2010 in San Francisco. Six months ago, I balked at the idea of running 13.1 miles but I want to accomplish this goal and make a difference in the lives of others while completing my personal goal.


I''m training to participate in the Nike Women's Half Marathon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. We are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of Ja'Naya. She is currently battling against leukemia and winning!

As I run I will think of Ja'Naya's strength. I will also remember my Aunt Helen and her daughter who were unable to win their battle against Leukemia. It is my hope that one day there will be a cure for these diseases.


Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission to fiind a cure. I would like to meet my goal by August 6th that way I can focus on training.



$500 can help pay for 12 anti-nausea pills for a patient on chemotherapy


$400 will help pay for 1 lab chemistry


$300 will assist with 1 round of radiation treatment co-pays


$250 will help pay for 1 IV therapy session co-pay


$200 will pay for 1 lab test co-pay


$100 will pay for 1 round trip per day for 5 days for a patient living in rural Georgia to drive to treatment in Atlanta


$42 will pay for 1 anti-nausea pill for a person in treatment


$30 allows 1 patient to make a First Connection with a trained peer volunteer.


$20 will help pay for 1 round trip per day for 5 days of treatment at a facility for an urban patient.



$5 will cover the costs to send a packet to a newly diagnosed patient, which includes information on support and their specific disease.


I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!

3
Comment

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

"Thank you so much for running in Ja'Naya's honor! Every day, we witness the power of great treatment, and we want to do all we can to help make sure others have the same!"
Jennae Petersen
Thu Jun 10 04:59:15 EDT 2010
"Renee, What you're doing is beyond incredible and so inspirational! Bless you! xoxo Audrey"
Audrey McClelland
Fri Jun 11 09:37:31 EDT 2010
"Great cause! Wish you all the best!! :~)"
Kasey
Fri Jun 11 10:20:16 EDT 2010
"Ja'Naya is cute as a button! May you have the wind at your back, a smile on your face, and good friends to meet you at the finish line."
DebC65
Sat Jun 12 06:56:02 EDT 2010
"You can do all things through Christ who will strengthen you . I thank Him in advance for your success!!"
Beverly Allen-Plummer
Wed Jun 23 11:16:16 EDT 2010
"Good Luck !!!!"
KaJuana Moore
Sat Jul 17 09:00:04 EDT 2010
"Great cause, Renee. Rock that run!"
Lotus Carroll
Sun Jul 18 04:26:39 EDT 2010
"May God continue to richly Bless and Keep Everyone involved!! "
Selena Hamilton
Fri Jul 30 04:05:58 EDT 2010
"What a great cause - I will let everyone know about it as well :o)"
Laquita Banks and Marci Walker
Wed Aug 4 09:21:33 EDT 2010
"Behind you all the way, Renee! So proud of you, for your training, and for your dedication to such a great cause. Go get 'em!"
Karena
Thu Aug 12 03:11:31 EDT 2010
"Renee, Thanks so much for running in support of such a very important cause. We are so proud of you! Good luck! We will continue to keep Ja'Naya in our prayers."
Diane Moorman-White
Tue Aug 17 12:36:39 EDT 2010
"Go Renee! You ROCK!"
Melissa Anderson
Tue Aug 17 01:15:07 EDT 2010
"I can't wait to hear the results - you will do fantastic!"
Allison Peltz
Wed Aug 18 05:33:21 EDT 2010
"Go Renee! You're going to rock it!"
Heather D @ Shrinking Jeans
Tue Aug 31 12:05:10 EDT 2010
"You go grrrl!"
Kim Moldofsky
Tue Sep 7 11:11:29 EDT 2010
"Good luck Renee! I know you will do great. I'm so proud of you. xoxo"
EA SPORTS Active
Thu Sep 23 02:30:38 EDT 2010
"I'm a total stranger but I somehow came to Ja'Naya's mom's website and read her story. YAY you for doing this event."
Sarah Cerles
Thu Oct 28 05:56:06 EDT 2010

My Fundraising Total

Raised:  $5,220.00
Goal:  $4,900
107%
107 %

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

Ja'Naya

My Thanks To

Cooper Munroe
Felicia Hardnett
Megan Calhoun
Regina Mills
BornFit LLC
Dr Deborah Lewis
Karena
David Weintraub
Marilyn Ross
Frank Ullman
Yulonda Christie
Delphine Chambliss
American Express
Robert Wise
James Kloss
Kristina Daniele
Karen Richburg
Darroll Lawson
Melissa Taub
Wanda Young
sigidi harvey
Detavio Samuels
Maria Bailey
Tonya Hicks
Dawn Rizzoni
Jennifer James
Beverly Allen-Plumme...
Colleen Padilla
Lynn Colwell
David McCorty
Guillotine Co.
KaJuana Moore
Sherrelle Andrews
Marion Robinson
tanyetta mckoy
Chiquita Covington
Beverly DeVoe-Payton...
Dana Pigford Brownle...
Chrisanthea Anderson...
Katja Presnal
Karen King
eva laurio
Allison Peltz
Talibah Mbonisi
Thea Rudland
Diane Moorman-White
Beverly Allen-Plumme...
Mike Rupert
Jane Porricelli
Laura Levitan Levita...
Ted Rubin
Alma C. Hall
Aracely Sanchez
Geraldine Clahar
Rhonda Waller, PhD
TAYARI JONES
Laquita Banks and Ma...
Beth Rosen
Lynne Mixson
Anton Nichols
Amy Bellgardt
George Smith
curtis e. moore
Linsey Knerl
Kathryn Shirley
DebC65
Naomi Shapiro
Audrey McClelland
Jennae Petersen
Dana Lee
Michael Covin
Gail Jenkins
Caunda Lee
Dina Johnstone
Melissa Bunn
Robin Smith
Paul Garnes
Heather D @ Shrinkin...
Melissa Anderson
Kyle Judkins
Lotus Carroll
Sarah Cerles
Brooke Brimm
Tai Ford
Beki Berrey
Lisa Moawad
Nancy Collins
Lauren Colvin
Brandy Griffin
Kelley Thomas
Dwayne & Sheliza...
Nedra McClyde
Kasey
EA SPORTS Active
Dennis Allen
Randy Moore
C.L. Shelton
Sheena Tatum
Kim Moldofsky
Selena Hamilton
CarmenNC
Lori Vann - @kjnsmom...

Supporter Comments

"Thank you so much for running in Ja'Naya's honor! Every day, we witness the power of great treatment, and we want to do all we can to help make sure others have the same!"
Jennae Petersen
Thu Jun 10 04:59:15 EDT 2010
"Renee, What you're doing is beyond incredible and so inspirational! Bless you! xoxo Audrey"
Audrey McClelland
Fri Jun 11 09:37:31 EDT 2010
"Great cause! Wish you all the best!! :~)"
Kasey
Fri Jun 11 10:20:16 EDT 2010
"Ja'Naya is cute as a button! May you have the wind at your back, a smile on your face, and good friends to meet you at the finish line."
DebC65
Sat Jun 12 06:56:02 EDT 2010
"You can do all things through Christ who will strengthen you . I thank Him in advance for your success!!"
Beverly Allen-Plummer
Wed Jun 23 11:16:16 EDT 2010
"Good Luck !!!!"
KaJuana Moore
Sat Jul 17 09:00:04 EDT 2010
"Great cause, Renee. Rock that run!"
Lotus Carroll
Sun Jul 18 04:26:39 EDT 2010
"May God continue to richly Bless and Keep Everyone involved!! "
Selena Hamilton
Fri Jul 30 04:05:58 EDT 2010
"What a great cause - I will let everyone know about it as well :o)"
Laquita Banks and Marci Walker
Wed Aug 4 09:21:33 EDT 2010
"Behind you all the way, Renee! So proud of you, for your training, and for your dedication to such a great cause. Go get 'em!"
Karena
Thu Aug 12 03:11:31 EDT 2010
"Renee, Thanks so much for running in support of such a very important cause. We are so proud of you! Good luck! We will continue to keep Ja'Naya in our prayers."
Diane Moorman-White
Tue Aug 17 12:36:39 EDT 2010
"Go Renee! You ROCK!"
Melissa Anderson
Tue Aug 17 01:15:07 EDT 2010
"I can't wait to hear the results - you will do fantastic!"
Allison Peltz
Wed Aug 18 05:33:21 EDT 2010
"Go Renee! You're going to rock it!"
Heather D @ Shrinking Jeans
Tue Aug 31 12:05:10 EDT 2010
"You go grrrl!"
Kim Moldofsky
Tue Sep 7 11:11:29 EDT 2010
"Good luck Renee! I know you will do great. I'm so proud of you. xoxo"
EA SPORTS Active
Thu Sep 23 02:30:38 EDT 2010
"I'm a total stranger but I somehow came to Ja'Naya's mom's website and read her story. YAY you for doing this event."
Sarah Cerles
Thu Oct 28 05:56:06 EDT 2010
  • BBB Accredited Charity Logo 

  • Do you have technical issues or questions about our website?

    For assistance, contact us by email, or call us at 888-LLS-7177


    • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions.