My Fundraising Page

My Fundraising Page

Mar 24, 2017

WELCOME TO SONYA HEITSHUSEN'S LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, TEAM IN TRAINING (TNT) FUNDRAISING PAGE!

 

 

Your life can change in a heartbeat. 

 

 

No one knows that better than someone diagnosed with cancer, their family members and friends.  One second you’re sailing through life, the next second you’re scheduling doctor’s appointments, sorting out pills for your child or in the worst case, making funeral arrangements.

 

 

We don’t like to think about those moments, but it will happen to you or a loved one at some point in your life.  According to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, a person is diagnosed with a blood cancer every three minutes – of every day, of every year.

 

I got involved with Leukemia Lymphoma Society when my co-anchor’s daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia in 1999.  Ten years later, my brother was diagnosed with Lymphoma.

 

 

This is not just a cause for me, it's a passion.  I've completed multiple endurance events for Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Team in Training, but this will be the most difficult by far.

 

 

Because of your contributions, there is a more than 80-percent success rate in the treatment of childhood Leukemia.  Contributions to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training resulted in the development of Gleevec, a life-saving treatment for blood cancers.  Because of your contributions, my brother is cancer free, almost ten years post diagnosis.  My friend’s daughter is almost 20 years cancer free.

That’s why I’m doing my next Ironman – a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run – on behalf of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. 

 

 

My training and the competition will be challenging, but nothing in comparison to facing a cancer diagnosis and the ensuing treatment.

 

 

We all know life can change in a heartbeat.  But together, we can keep more hearts beating.

Thank you from the bottom of MY heart for your contribution.

Sonya Heitshusen

And special thanks to WHO-TV, my Ironman coach, Matt Zepeda with Zoom Performance and Christopher Maharry of Maharry Photography.

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Supporter Comments

"Let's go!!!"
Mo
Tue Feb 28 12:46:31 EST 2017
"Kick Cancer's Butt. Your just the gal to do it!"
Joy Harvey
Tue Feb 28 01:26:14 EST 2017
"Thank you for representing all the courageous fighters of Leukemia! Go Sonya!!"
Marcia Robson
Tue Feb 28 01:35:08 EST 2017
"All cancer needs to be wiped out! Diane & Phil Whitson"
Diane & Phil Whitson
Tue Feb 28 01:39:11 EST 2017
"Thank you for the tremendous personal effort and dedication you are giving to this important cause.I have lost several loved ones to this heartbreaking disease and pray that someday it can be stopped for good. You are an amazing person, Sonya! Best wishes for a very successful race! (((Hugs)))"
Brenda
Tue Feb 28 01:45:18 EST 2017
"In loving memory of our Aunt Susie & all of those who fought a good fight & in honor of those who fight today. Thank you Sonya, go get 'em!!!"
Drew & Andrea
Tue Feb 28 02:39:10 EST 2017
"Go Sonya & Go Team!!"
Richelle
Tue Feb 28 02:47:34 EST 2017
"Go Sonya!"
Kim Ohge
Tue Feb 28 03:10:27 EST 2017
"Good luck Sonya!"
Angie
Tue Feb 28 04:04:14 EST 2017
""This is your race". Go Sonya!"
Aaron
Tue Feb 28 05:26:39 EST 2017
"You're an inspiration, Sonya! Kick a**!!"
Sandi Tucker-Stanbro
Tue Feb 28 06:06:49 EST 2017
"Hawaii!!!!!"
Alisa Woods
Tue Feb 28 08:13:52 EST 2017
"Good Luck, I honor my father with this donation...I spent 8 weeks with him as he underwent autologous stem cell transplant for Large Cell B lymphoma and he is winning the battle! "
Stacey Huffman
Tue Feb 28 09:02:04 EST 2017
"Good luck! You have what it takes to do this! Sonya proud! "
Cathy Barnett
Tue Feb 28 09:26:24 EST 2017
"Go Sonya! This is a great cause! "
Beth M
Tue Feb 28 10:42:17 EST 2017
"Thank you for doing this!!"
Kathy Staiert
Wed Mar 1 10:26:17 EST 2017
"Good Luck!!"
Cheryl Murken
Wed Mar 1 11:56:24 EST 2017
"Go Sonya! Kill Cancer & rock Kona!"
Marcie & Jay Morrison
Wed Mar 1 12:20:00 EST 2017
"SO incredibly inspired by you, Sonya!! You are doing AMAZING things!!!!"
Lori Prier
Wed Mar 1 12:32:59 EST 2017
"I think this is such a great cause. "
Karen Waits
Thu Mar 2 03:03:12 EST 2017
"We love you!"
Michael & Erin Kiernsn
Thu Mar 2 04:05:49 EST 2017
"Good Luck Sonya!!! In honor of my mom! Cancer free 1 year!!!! Kick Cancers butt."
Patti Collins
Thu Mar 2 04:20:19 EST 2017
"Way to represent!!! "
Melissa Jenkins
Thu Mar 2 08:27:05 EST 2017
"Go Sonya! You've got this!"
Marcy O
Sun Mar 5 01:46:28 EST 2017
"Congrats Sonya! We're rooting for you! "
Connie and Eric McGarrah
Sun Mar 5 06:01:18 EST 2017
"You are an inspiration Sonya. Thank you!!"
Jason & Marilyn Johansen
Sun Mar 5 06:13:24 EST 2017
"This is for my son who had Aplastic Anemia and went thru a year of treatments at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. I'll be cheering you on, Sonya!"
Lori Ebel
Sun Mar 5 06:20:44 EST 2017
"In memory of my father, John C. Bassett, who lost his fight to leukemia and my brother in law, Richard Houge, who lost his fight to non Hodgkins lymphoma. They both fought the hard fight. Thank you Sonya for your dedication to this fight."
Marlene Alcorn
Sun Mar 5 06:40:09 EST 2017
"Good luck with ur effort in raising money for this worthwhile cause and good luck in Hawaii, Sonja. "
Terry Leonard
Sun Mar 5 07:05:57 EST 2017
"If this gets me out of running, you may have a donation. :) Good luck Sonya! Nice work!!!!"
Jonathan Cahill
Sun Mar 5 07:38:01 EST 2017
"Sonya, you are a true inspiration to all!! "
Rod Leavens
Sun Mar 5 08:02:14 EST 2017
" GO SONYA !!!! "
shirley Tjernagel
Mon Mar 6 05:02:02 EST 2017
"Show Kona who's boss! Good luck!"
Kale Halder
Tue Mar 7 01:58:49 EST 2017
"This is great! Go get em! "
Nick Tenpleton
Thu Mar 9 09:33:23 EST 2017
"You can do it!"
Amy Hoch
Fri Mar 10 04:03:50 EST 2017
"Good luck!! "
Jen Steel
Fri Mar 10 06:17:58 EST 2017
"Good luck, Sonya!"
Sherri Huff
Mon Mar 13 08:08:22 EDT 2017
"Team Sonya forever! :-) Thank you for all that you do and for being the amazing, inspiring person that you are! All of us believe in you, you're gonna do awesome in Hawaii! Sonya Strong! ♥♥♥"
Jim Johnson
Tue Mar 14 08:40:05 EDT 2017
"Way to go! Keep up the hard work. What you're doing is making a difference in so many lives. "
Ann Kramer
Tue Mar 14 11:10:28 EDT 2017
"This is an excellent fundraiser. Good luck on your triathlon."
Daniel Dennis
Wed Mar 15 09:39:11 EDT 2017
"Honoring my dad on what would have been his 73rd birthday. He fought a hard fight with this terrible disease for 10 years. Miss him everyday. Let's find a cure!! Go get it Sonya!!+"
Kerri Rubenbauer
Wed Mar 15 10:59:39 EDT 2017
"Thank you for bringing awareness to this disease. I know a local high school girl fighting this disease."
Greg Horn
Thu Mar 16 08:45:27 EDT 2017
"Thank You for what you are doing. My brother Lester was diagnosed last August is currently fighting AML. He has had 8 rounds of chemo & 5 bone marrow biopsys. Hopefully what you are doing will help to find new & better ways of dealing with or curing this life taking disease. God Bless you & your efforts ."
Georgann Johnson
Fri Mar 17 04:11:49 EDT 2017
"Way to go!"
Tim & Natalie McGee
Tue Mar 21 06:05:56 EDT 2017
"Donated in honor of my niece, Helen who lost here life several years ago at age 22. Go Sonya!"
Diana T.
Wed Mar 22 05:19:59 EDT 2017
"We are donating in honor of our granddaughter Breslyn Hurt. She is so precious and dear to us. Thanks so much for all you are doing Sonya. "
Mary and Duane Range
Wed Mar 22 08:08:37 EDT 2017
"Prayers"
Ganoe's
Thu Mar 23 06:34:54 EDT 2017
"You've got this! Wishing you the best."
VIRGINIA BEAVER
Thu Mar 23 06:38:24 EDT 2017
"Good luck with the training and fundraising!"
the Feltons
Thu Mar 23 09:02:42 EDT 2017
"Thank you for supporting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!!! You inspire so many people and because of that so many will have longer healthier lives!!! You are an inspiration Sonya!!!"
Katie Jo Nelson
Fri Mar 31 10:53:21 EDT 2017
"Keep kickin butt Breslyn!"
Trevor Paulus
Sat Apr 1 08:35:58 EDT 2017
"You Go Girl!"
Gina Swackhammer
Mon Apr 3 04:44:01 EDT 2017
"Best of luck Sonya on your Ironman Journey and thanks for raising money for an amazing cause."
CryoSpa
Tue Apr 4 01:28:34 EDT 2017
"Thanks for what you are doing and good luck with the race"
Sue Barcellos
Tue Apr 4 06:39:44 EDT 2017
"Keep up the good work!!"
Judith Deguire
Tue Apr 4 07:07:56 EDT 2017
"My step-daughter became an Ironman in Kona in 2002. Your dedication to the sport and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is inspiring. You go girl!"
Barbara Mussman
Tue Apr 4 07:49:42 EDT 2017
"So proud of you, Sonya Heitshusen, for taking on this challenge. This contribution is in memory of my son-in-law who we lost to Leukemia. "
Dorothy Matthews
Tue Apr 4 10:21:18 EDT 2017
"Fitness Sports"
Anonymous user
Wed Apr 5 12:08:44 EDT 2017
"You are a strong woman and an inspiration to others."
Angel Shawda
Wed Apr 5 10:50:06 EDT 2017
"Iowa Proud!! "
Betsy Hrdlicka
Wed Apr 5 10:56:54 EDT 2017
"Joining your fight! My nephew Blake fought leukemia and has been cancer free 4 years now and I know many who have fought and lost. You're going to do great things in life Sonya! "
Christie Busby
Wed Apr 5 01:43:04 EDT 2017
"Just a great cause to support. Why would I not donate? "
Matthew Cassady
Wed Apr 5 07:12:15 EDT 2017
"Great job, Sonya! You're already a champion in our eyes and continue to give so many, so much hope. Go Team.💜"
Tony, Amy, Hunter, Sophia and Baby Riordan
Thu Apr 6 09:29:07 EDT 2017
"I'm an Iowa girl and graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy now living in northeast Wisconsin. Two and a half years ago, my co-worker's two year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. She has recently completed treatment. I also know Laura and Breslyn as my sister is a friend of Laura's. Those two little girls are why I donate. Thanks to you for raising awareness of this disease. There are people all over rooting for you, and for the people you are representing. "
Ginger Morrison
Thu Apr 6 11:44:46 EDT 2017
"This is for my foster son's son who just kicked non-Hodgkins Lymphoma!! He's 13 (maybe 14 now) and a real trooper. Plus, since cancer sucks, also for my Mom who died from liver cancer many years ago. I still miss her. Go, go, Sonya!! "
Leigh McGivern
Thu Apr 6 08:17:04 EDT 2017
"You got this! Way to go Sonya!!"
Dina and Dan Smidt
Thu Apr 6 10:01:27 EDT 2017
"Thank you for all you do!"
Megan Walterbach
Fri Apr 7 08:22:13 EDT 2017
"In loving memory of Tammy Myers ❤️ - I will miss you until I see you again! Thanks for your dedication to this cause. My best friend died after a battle with ALL and I now have CLL. There is too much Leukemia. "
Christina Jensen
Thu Apr 13 06:41:29 EDT 2017
"sonya, good luck in Hawaii and, your total donation goal."
john chambers
Thu Apr 13 07:03:10 EDT 2017
"So glad that Supercuts could help out Grace and her family by hosting this event!"
Supercuts
Thu Apr 13 09:40:45 EDT 2017
"You are amazing :) Keep training hard and thanks for being an inspiration to everyone around you MJ Sharp "
Mary Jane Sharp
Fri Apr 14 08:21:23 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya!"
Tom Smull
Fri Apr 14 10:51:10 EDT 2017
"So admire this, Sonya!!!!!"
Susan DiMezza
Fri Apr 14 11:55:25 EDT 2017
"Madonna Nichols inspired many people with her quiet strength while on her cancer journey. You are doing the same thing. Keep inspiring us Sonya! Jeff"
Jeffrey Nichols
Fri Apr 14 04:28:01 EDT 2017
""Though she be little, she be fierce" --Shakespeare"
Karen Bailey
Fri Apr 14 06:17:37 EDT 2017
"Thanks for your hard work, Sonya!"
Vicki Schipul
Fri Apr 14 06:41:36 EDT 2017
"This disease has hit too many in my family. Thank you for helping with the fight to find a treatment and hopefully a cure."
Ellen Moore
Fri Apr 14 09:07:26 EDT 2017
"Your an inspiration to so many Sonya! Keep at it and you will succeed!"
Dominic Chiovaro
Sat Apr 15 07:48:57 EDT 2017
"Go get em! Do this big time! Proud of you!"
Kyles Bikes
Sat Apr 15 08:00:20 EDT 2017
"Best wishes!Awesome respect for your dedication to LLS.org and your determinaton to perform competitively. You go young lady - show us your talent."
David Frantzen
Sat Apr 15 11:53:55 EDT 2017
"Sonya, Thanks so much for your dedication and ability to keep the awareness fresh as our everyday lives are so busy... and I feel we easily sometimes forget how wonderful our lives are in comparison to those families and children who fighting all forms of childhood cancer. Jeff"
Jeff Griswold
Sun Apr 16 09:04:15 EDT 2017
"Good luck from all of us at Universal Pediatrics! Tucker Anderson"
Tucker Anderson
Wed Apr 19 11:32:09 EDT 2017
"Good Luck Sonya-keep up the good work"
Char McGuire
Sun Apr 23 09:22:41 EDT 2017
"Sonya, Thanks for your dedication to support eradicating this disease. Scott, I remember beanfields, RAGBRAI, ISU, Okoboji, and Frampton."
DS
Mon Apr 24 11:37:20 EDT 2017
"Thanks for your dedication to this great cause. "
Alice Basse
Tue Apr 25 10:30:12 EDT 2017
"Your journey is amazing Sonya! Keep up the hard work. Super proud of you! Best of luck in Kona! ~Loren"
Loren Uscilowski
Tue Apr 25 03:47:21 EDT 2017
"With you all the way, Sonya!"
Rekha Bassu
Wed Apr 26 02:17:43 EDT 2017
"It's GO time sista! Woo hooo!"
Karen Chicken
Mon May 1 12:02:24 EDT 2017
"Good Luck, and have fun!!"
Sarah Horner
Mon May 1 07:36:33 EDT 2017
"Just Go!"
Newbs and Poundcake
Wed May 3 05:24:08 EDT 2017
"cjrmcGoo luck Sonya. You are an inspiration to all. You are going to rock it at Kona!"
Mark Stelmacher
Thu May 4 09:16:09 EDT 2017
"For my dad, my brother and my sister. Cancer sucks!! Praying for a cure!"
Jan Legg
Thu May 4 02:56:17 EDT 2017
"Very proud to support you Sonya! Get it girl! "
Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness
Sat May 13 11:05:44 EDT 2017
"We all know someone who has been diagnosed, and most recently two of the strongest men in my life just received news. One with leukemia, the other with lymphoma! While they continue to fight, I appreciate your effort so much!"
Carla Kuzynowski
Tue May 16 03:24:05 EDT 2017
"Good luck on your training & race!"
Greg Grandgeorge
Sun Jun 11 10:37:04 EDT 2017
"Such a worthy cause that can be life changing for so many! Your hours & hours of training inspire us all, & hopefully you surpass your fundraising goals. Here's to you & the positive ripple effects from your journey. "
Dodie Jabour
Tue Jun 13 01:21:14 EDT 2017
"My mom died of lymphoma. She went through chemo but 1.5 years later it returned and she chose hospice care. It was hard watching her slip away, forgetting her last name, always thinking she was going home and leaving the care center. So thank you for doing this Sonya, it means more than you know. Best of luck in Kona. I know you will be awesome!"
Travis Kneale
Tue Jun 20 08:26:05 EDT 2017
"Good luck!"
MaryBeth Hughes
Wed Jun 21 05:56:50 EDT 2017
"Thank you Sonya for supporting LLS!!!"
Chris & Melissa Stalvey
Sun Jun 25 10:24:22 EDT 2017
"Hi Sonya Sheila and I just wanted to wish you good luck, we know you will do great and some day you will do RAGBRAI with the Stop-A Lots. Harlan"
Harlan Feintech
Thu Jul 13 10:56:32 EDT 2017
"Will be tracking you on race day! Hope you have a great day! Good luck from the Ankeny TriRacers."
Shawn Nelson
Thu Jul 20 03:56:46 EDT 2017
"Thank you for all you've done and are doing Sonya! My sister's husband has leukemia. He had an umbilical stem cell transplant a year ago, which was very successful, or so they thought. They recently told him he has 6 months to live, barring a miracle. We're all praying and hopeful a miracle will happen... But, in the meantime, thank you for every mile, every drop of sweat and blood, every achy muscle, every breathless stroke, every bottle of chlorine removing shampoo, every minute you don't get doing something else more fun, every lost toe nail, raccoon goggle eyes, every bit of discomfort, pain and inconvenience, and more... We love you for working for a cure!!! Good luck, you are so inspiring! "
Shelley Goodell
Mon Jul 31 10:58:55 EDT 2017
"Sacrificing the first Friday of the fair to stay on point with training...... I'm impressed with your dedication. Thank you for all you do! "
Michelle Henaman
Fri Aug 11 10:23:32 EDT 2017
"Love, Brian, Allison, Braxton, and Maddox"
Allison Moses
Sat Aug 12 08:37:06 EDT 2017
"Good luck girl!!"
Tami Howard Carr
Sat Aug 12 09:29:33 EDT 2017
"In honor of my great granddaughter in Arkansas"
Marvin Book
Thu Aug 17 03:48:56 EDT 2017
"Thanks for all you do for LLS Sonya. I know it's tough, but so rewarding in the end to know you are helping so many kids like our Alex and adults going through one of the toughest fights of their life and because of people like you they are also surviving and winning this race ❤️"
Joni Champion
Sat Aug 19 08:41:11 EDT 2017
"Good luck to you Sonya, I'm cheering for you!!"
Karyn Clark
Wed Aug 23 02:56:33 EDT 2017
"Good luck! You are amazing and an inspiration!!!"
Anonymous user
Wed Aug 23 03:45:54 EDT 2017
"Way to go Sonya. Keep putting the hay in the barn and your horses will run strong one day soon!"
Jill Majeres
Wed Aug 23 04:27:34 EDT 2017
"You ROCK Sonya! Blessings to you!"
Pam Owenson
Fri Aug 25 11:52:50 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya! You rock..."
Jason Parkin
Fri Aug 25 03:35:33 EDT 2017
"We are all rooting for you! Have fun!"
DJ Hassel
Fri Aug 25 05:15:59 EDT 2017
"Contribution from Oregon....."
Steve Graff
Sat Aug 26 03:12:16 EDT 2017
"Way to go Sonya! You got this! Prayers & encouragement from Michigan. Go Blue! ;)"
Anne Sukup & Sophia
Mon Aug 28 10:11:13 EDT 2017
"Sue has lost her son, her husband, and now has Lymphoma. She is doing treatment for preventative maintenance, but never takes life for granted! She is my hero!! "
Diane Richards
Tue Aug 29 06:41:10 EDT 2017
"You are a beautiful person, Sonya, and you are an inspiration to many! Bless you for your efforts on behalf of cancer patients and their families! You've got this!"
Shannon Booth
Tue Aug 29 01:50:34 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya! Go! Proud of you!"
Jennifer Young
Tue Aug 29 10:00:52 EDT 2017
"My mother had non Hodgekins Lymphoma. Thanks Sonya!"
Ben Vanderzwaag
Tue Aug 29 10:22:31 EDT 2017
"Good luck!"
Tami Carr
Mon Sep 4 05:34:16 EDT 2017
"This has to be beaten!"
George Lemel
Wed Sep 6 07:11:52 EDT 2017
"Sonya, Go get this. Stomp it. Mangle it. Attack this with every ounce of energy in your body. You are rockin' it and have more support than you can imagine. We love you and what YOU have taken upon your shoulders. Now kick it! Heenan Family"
Heenan Family (Perry, IA)
Thu Sep 7 12:24:25 EDT 2017
"Keep crushing it Sonya! "
Tony Riordan
Fri Sep 8 01:13:07 EDT 2017
"Great work, great cause."
Darwin Larrison
Sun Sep 10 06:28:52 EDT 2017
"This experience will be memorable in so many ways both physically and emotionally. Somehow the magic of the Island changes you and you can feel it's power and strength. That strength will be felt by all those kids and families you are supporting. This journey is never about us but the spirit of Kona that forever lives inside to benefit others as it as for many years. Trust your training and most importantly yourself. You've got this!!!!! Jan"
Jan Schellhammer
Tue Sep 12 03:01:20 EDT 2017
"Because we love you so much Troy and are cheering you on as you fight TALL!! Because we don't want any other person or family to have to experience what you are!!"
The Grantham Family
Thu Sep 14 05:28:52 EDT 2017
"You've got this! Madison Wisconsin was beautiful, just imagine how beautiful Kona will be! The training you are receiving has prepared you for this journey. Can't wait to track you online during the race. Good luck!"
Linda McCauley
Tue Sep 19 09:36:57 EDT 2017
"Great Job Sonya proud of you!!"
Jim Jensen
Wed Sep 27 07:33:34 EDT 2017
"Best of luck!! You have worked so hard. "
Cyndi Cook
Thu Sep 28 05:21:18 EDT 2017
"Great job Sonya, regardless of the outcome of the race. But good luck with that, too!!"
Daren Heitman
Fri Sep 29 04:49:44 EDT 2017
"On behalf of Four Seasons Nails, we would like to make a donation to help with this awareness. Sonya introduced us to this cause and since she has been there for us over the years, we'd like to help her as well. Hopefully with this donation we will be able to further the awareness and help someone along the way. "
Suzanne Hoang
Sat Sep 30 12:06:25 EDT 2017
"you go girl"
Victoria Evans
Sat Sep 30 09:55:24 EDT 2017
"Sonya, thank you for being such an inspiration to the community! "
Kirsten Bosch
Sun Oct 1 09:52:46 EDT 2017
"Good luck!"
Kristin Eggerling
Mon Oct 2 09:35:50 EDT 2017
"Thanks for your hard work, Sonja! This is a great cause! Listening to you and Erin on the news and seeing what a wonderful relationship you have always cheers me up, even when I have had a bad day. You interviewed me several times about Iraq and attack dogs in Iowa prisons."
Jean Basinger
Tue Oct 3 12:41:28 EDT 2017
"You are an inspiration! You are going to ROCK this!"
Jamie Morrow
Wed Oct 4 06:31:13 EDT 2017
"Go Irongirl, go!!"
Coreen Sweeney
Wed Oct 4 10:43:18 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya! You're strong and powerful!!"
Donna Test
Thu Oct 5 12:49:43 EDT 2017
"Thank you for showing us all we can do more than we think we can! Go, Sonya!"
Pam Steinick, Atha SomaYoga
Thu Oct 5 08:51:58 EDT 2017
"Hi Sonya!! I'm so proud of you. You have tremendous strength and discipline. You will be in my thoughts and prayers."
Marie Friedl Kasparek
Thu Oct 5 09:52:35 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya Go!!"
Jenny Beecher
Thu Oct 5 09:52:58 EDT 2017
"My husband and also my nephew Wade Pauley had leukemia . Wade had a bone marrow transplant at Sloan Kettering, but he passed away at 16 years old. My husband had CLL, he lived 5 1/2 years. He did chemo, thankfully he didn't get sick and had a fairly good quality of life. He did pass away almost 9 years ago at age 67. Thank you for giving your time and effort to Leukemia and Lymphoma. It is a trying time, but with your help I hope there will be a cure. De Carsrud"
DeLories carsrud
Thu Oct 5 12:08:04 EDT 2017
"Good luck! Thanks for doing this!"
Dale Howe
Thu Oct 5 06:32:22 EDT 2017
"With you, Sonya"
Linda Wightman
Thu Oct 5 07:23:25 EDT 2017
"Sonya, I admire your drive, spirit, courage and generosity. Best of luck in your endeavor. You've got this! "
Brenda Criswell
Fri Oct 6 10:20:37 EDT 2017
"You've put in a lot of hard work and dedication. Wishing you the best and cheering you on! Jeff, Erika, Jaeda and Tyler. "
Isley Family
Tue Oct 10 12:25:48 EDT 2017
"Sonya, you are an inspiration to so many people. Please know you will have my arms, and so many others, wrapped around you guiding you through your Ironman journey. You will never be alone. Margot "
Margot Voshell
Tue Oct 10 12:39:52 EDT 2017
"This is in memory of my loving husband, Michael, who passed away March 28, 2017, from complications due to acute myeloid leukemia . He was diagnosed just 6 weeks prior to this. My heart is broken . My hope is for finding a cure - God bless all those fighting this horrible disease."
Anonymous user
Thu Oct 12 03:29:45 EDT 2017
"on Sonya's team - Christine "
Christine Branstad
Thu Oct 12 05:16:42 EDT 2017
"Good luck tomorrow!"
Team Hoozie
Fri Oct 13 02:34:54 EDT 2017
"Go get this Sonya! Very proud of you on this incredible accomplishment..you are making a difference!"
Gary & Susan Peter
Sat Oct 14 08:47:00 EDT 2017
"Remembering my father, Wayne Keith Spears, he passed away in 2000 of Leukemia! Love you dad, miss everyday! You remain our hero! 💜 Kathleen, Michelle and Julie. Sending love from Sharon!"
Kathleen Kuecker
Sat Oct 14 01:19:23 EDT 2017
"Awesome job Sonya!!"
Jenna Sager
Sat Oct 14 02:49:37 EDT 2017
"Good luck! Praying for a cure! We all have been touched!"
Terry and Arlene Andersonvnv
Sat Oct 14 08:24:39 EDT 2017
"You rock, Sonya! So proud of you!"
Dean & Joni Oestreich
Sat Oct 14 08:47:49 EDT 2017
"God bless you, Sonya! "
Paige Chapman
Sat Oct 14 10:58:36 EDT 2017
"Hi Sonya, Right now you are on the run and doing great. Hang in there. You are such an inspiration! Hugs and God Bless you! "
Nicki Capoziello
Sat Oct 14 11:43:26 EDT 2017
"Congratulations, Ironman Sonya! I'm in awe - I would have a hard time completing any one of the three segments, and you've just done them all in one day! Best, Steve Rahn"
Steve Rahn
Sun Oct 15 12:49:20 EDT 2017
"Thanks for all you are doing!"
The Prices
Sun Oct 15 11:10:40 EDT 2017
"Congratulations on a job exceedingly well done! You truly are an inspiration to many."
Anonymous user
Sun Oct 15 09:44:24 EDT 2017
"We love you Sonya and are so proud of your accomplishment, you are an inspiration to our team! "
Salon Spa W
Mon Oct 30 05:01:34 EDT 2017
"Greg Brown match through FHLB"
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Tue Oct 31 12:50:52 EDT 2017

My Fundraising Total

Raised:  $63,789.59
Goal:  $100,000
64%
64 %

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

Wandro & Associa... $5,000.00
Bridgestone Americas... $2,500.00
Fort Dodge Community... $2,500.00
Wild Rose Entertainm... $2,500.00
Sonya D Heitshusen $2,373.04
Unspecified Donor $1,955.00
Exit Row Solutions, ... $1,620.00
Oh Bacon LLC $1,419.66
Anonymous $1,350.00
Anonymous $1,350.00
West Egg Enterprises... $1,000.00
Anonymous $1,000.00
Salon Spa W $777.00
Infinity Training Ce... $666.50
Anonymous $600.00
Rasmussen & Sons... $533.79
Richie Hurd $500.00
Scott Krueger $500.00
Heenan Family (Perry... $500.00
Stuart & Sue Hei... $500.00
The Cooper Family $500.00
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Breathe. Physical T... $50.00
Jan Legg $50.00
Newbs and Poundcake $50.00
Karen Chicken $50.00
Char McGuire $50.00
Christa Vander Leest... $50.00
David Frantzen $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Dominic Chiovaro $50.00
Susan DiMezza $50.00
Tom Smull $50.00
Christie Busby $50.00
Jen Frank $50.00
Nathan Rasmussen $50.00
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Jan Luce $50.00
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Kale Halder $50.00
Lori Ebel $50.00
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Bryon Chaeffer $45.00
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Jan Bastian B5HH $25.00
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Beth M $25.00
Stacey Huffman $25.00
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Pam Rothlauf $20.00
Debbie Becvar $20.00
Ellen Wonderlin $20.00
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Supporter Comments

"Let's go!!!"
Mo
Tue Feb 28 12:46:31 EST 2017
"Kick Cancer's Butt. Your just the gal to do it!"
Joy Harvey
Tue Feb 28 01:26:14 EST 2017
"Thank you for representing all the courageous fighters of Leukemia! Go Sonya!!"
Marcia Robson
Tue Feb 28 01:35:08 EST 2017
"All cancer needs to be wiped out! Diane & Phil Whitson"
Diane & Phil Whitson
Tue Feb 28 01:39:11 EST 2017
"Thank you for the tremendous personal effort and dedication you are giving to this important cause.I have lost several loved ones to this heartbreaking disease and pray that someday it can be stopped for good. You are an amazing person, Sonya! Best wishes for a very successful race! (((Hugs)))"
Brenda
Tue Feb 28 01:45:18 EST 2017
"In loving memory of our Aunt Susie & all of those who fought a good fight & in honor of those who fight today. Thank you Sonya, go get 'em!!!"
Drew & Andrea
Tue Feb 28 02:39:10 EST 2017
"Go Sonya & Go Team!!"
Richelle
Tue Feb 28 02:47:34 EST 2017
"Go Sonya!"
Kim Ohge
Tue Feb 28 03:10:27 EST 2017
"Good luck Sonya!"
Angie
Tue Feb 28 04:04:14 EST 2017
""This is your race". Go Sonya!"
Aaron
Tue Feb 28 05:26:39 EST 2017
"You're an inspiration, Sonya! Kick a**!!"
Sandi Tucker-Stanbro
Tue Feb 28 06:06:49 EST 2017
"Hawaii!!!!!"
Alisa Woods
Tue Feb 28 08:13:52 EST 2017
"Good Luck, I honor my father with this donation...I spent 8 weeks with him as he underwent autologous stem cell transplant for Large Cell B lymphoma and he is winning the battle! "
Stacey Huffman
Tue Feb 28 09:02:04 EST 2017
"Good luck! You have what it takes to do this! Sonya proud! "
Cathy Barnett
Tue Feb 28 09:26:24 EST 2017
"Go Sonya! This is a great cause! "
Beth M
Tue Feb 28 10:42:17 EST 2017
"Thank you for doing this!!"
Kathy Staiert
Wed Mar 1 10:26:17 EST 2017
"Good Luck!!"
Cheryl Murken
Wed Mar 1 11:56:24 EST 2017
"Go Sonya! Kill Cancer & rock Kona!"
Marcie & Jay Morrison
Wed Mar 1 12:20:00 EST 2017
"SO incredibly inspired by you, Sonya!! You are doing AMAZING things!!!!"
Lori Prier
Wed Mar 1 12:32:59 EST 2017
"I think this is such a great cause. "
Karen Waits
Thu Mar 2 03:03:12 EST 2017
"We love you!"
Michael & Erin Kiernsn
Thu Mar 2 04:05:49 EST 2017
"Good Luck Sonya!!! In honor of my mom! Cancer free 1 year!!!! Kick Cancers butt."
Patti Collins
Thu Mar 2 04:20:19 EST 2017
"Way to represent!!! "
Melissa Jenkins
Thu Mar 2 08:27:05 EST 2017
"Go Sonya! You've got this!"
Marcy O
Sun Mar 5 01:46:28 EST 2017
"Congrats Sonya! We're rooting for you! "
Connie and Eric McGarrah
Sun Mar 5 06:01:18 EST 2017
"You are an inspiration Sonya. Thank you!!"
Jason & Marilyn Johansen
Sun Mar 5 06:13:24 EST 2017
"This is for my son who had Aplastic Anemia and went thru a year of treatments at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. I'll be cheering you on, Sonya!"
Lori Ebel
Sun Mar 5 06:20:44 EST 2017
"In memory of my father, John C. Bassett, who lost his fight to leukemia and my brother in law, Richard Houge, who lost his fight to non Hodgkins lymphoma. They both fought the hard fight. Thank you Sonya for your dedication to this fight."
Marlene Alcorn
Sun Mar 5 06:40:09 EST 2017
"Good luck with ur effort in raising money for this worthwhile cause and good luck in Hawaii, Sonja. "
Terry Leonard
Sun Mar 5 07:05:57 EST 2017
"If this gets me out of running, you may have a donation. :) Good luck Sonya! Nice work!!!!"
Jonathan Cahill
Sun Mar 5 07:38:01 EST 2017
"Sonya, you are a true inspiration to all!! "
Rod Leavens
Sun Mar 5 08:02:14 EST 2017
" GO SONYA !!!! "
shirley Tjernagel
Mon Mar 6 05:02:02 EST 2017
"Show Kona who's boss! Good luck!"
Kale Halder
Tue Mar 7 01:58:49 EST 2017
"This is great! Go get em! "
Nick Tenpleton
Thu Mar 9 09:33:23 EST 2017
"You can do it!"
Amy Hoch
Fri Mar 10 04:03:50 EST 2017
"Good luck!! "
Jen Steel
Fri Mar 10 06:17:58 EST 2017
"Good luck, Sonya!"
Sherri Huff
Mon Mar 13 08:08:22 EDT 2017
"Team Sonya forever! :-) Thank you for all that you do and for being the amazing, inspiring person that you are! All of us believe in you, you're gonna do awesome in Hawaii! Sonya Strong! ♥♥♥"
Jim Johnson
Tue Mar 14 08:40:05 EDT 2017
"Way to go! Keep up the hard work. What you're doing is making a difference in so many lives. "
Ann Kramer
Tue Mar 14 11:10:28 EDT 2017
"This is an excellent fundraiser. Good luck on your triathlon."
Daniel Dennis
Wed Mar 15 09:39:11 EDT 2017
"Honoring my dad on what would have been his 73rd birthday. He fought a hard fight with this terrible disease for 10 years. Miss him everyday. Let's find a cure!! Go get it Sonya!!+"
Kerri Rubenbauer
Wed Mar 15 10:59:39 EDT 2017
"Thank you for bringing awareness to this disease. I know a local high school girl fighting this disease."
Greg Horn
Thu Mar 16 08:45:27 EDT 2017
"Thank You for what you are doing. My brother Lester was diagnosed last August is currently fighting AML. He has had 8 rounds of chemo & 5 bone marrow biopsys. Hopefully what you are doing will help to find new & better ways of dealing with or curing this life taking disease. God Bless you & your efforts ."
Georgann Johnson
Fri Mar 17 04:11:49 EDT 2017
"Way to go!"
Tim & Natalie McGee
Tue Mar 21 06:05:56 EDT 2017
"Donated in honor of my niece, Helen who lost here life several years ago at age 22. Go Sonya!"
Diana T.
Wed Mar 22 05:19:59 EDT 2017
"We are donating in honor of our granddaughter Breslyn Hurt. She is so precious and dear to us. Thanks so much for all you are doing Sonya. "
Mary and Duane Range
Wed Mar 22 08:08:37 EDT 2017
"Prayers"
Ganoe's
Thu Mar 23 06:34:54 EDT 2017
"You've got this! Wishing you the best."
VIRGINIA BEAVER
Thu Mar 23 06:38:24 EDT 2017
"Good luck with the training and fundraising!"
the Feltons
Thu Mar 23 09:02:42 EDT 2017
"Thank you for supporting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!!! You inspire so many people and because of that so many will have longer healthier lives!!! You are an inspiration Sonya!!!"
Katie Jo Nelson
Fri Mar 31 10:53:21 EDT 2017
"Keep kickin butt Breslyn!"
Trevor Paulus
Sat Apr 1 08:35:58 EDT 2017
"You Go Girl!"
Gina Swackhammer
Mon Apr 3 04:44:01 EDT 2017
"Best of luck Sonya on your Ironman Journey and thanks for raising money for an amazing cause."
CryoSpa
Tue Apr 4 01:28:34 EDT 2017
"Thanks for what you are doing and good luck with the race"
Sue Barcellos
Tue Apr 4 06:39:44 EDT 2017
"Keep up the good work!!"
Judith Deguire
Tue Apr 4 07:07:56 EDT 2017
"My step-daughter became an Ironman in Kona in 2002. Your dedication to the sport and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is inspiring. You go girl!"
Barbara Mussman
Tue Apr 4 07:49:42 EDT 2017
"So proud of you, Sonya Heitshusen, for taking on this challenge. This contribution is in memory of my son-in-law who we lost to Leukemia. "
Dorothy Matthews
Tue Apr 4 10:21:18 EDT 2017
"Fitness Sports"
Anonymous user
Wed Apr 5 12:08:44 EDT 2017
"You are a strong woman and an inspiration to others."
Angel Shawda
Wed Apr 5 10:50:06 EDT 2017
"Iowa Proud!! "
Betsy Hrdlicka
Wed Apr 5 10:56:54 EDT 2017
"Joining your fight! My nephew Blake fought leukemia and has been cancer free 4 years now and I know many who have fought and lost. You're going to do great things in life Sonya! "
Christie Busby
Wed Apr 5 01:43:04 EDT 2017
"Just a great cause to support. Why would I not donate? "
Matthew Cassady
Wed Apr 5 07:12:15 EDT 2017
"Great job, Sonya! You're already a champion in our eyes and continue to give so many, so much hope. Go Team.💜"
Tony, Amy, Hunter, Sophia and Baby Riordan
Thu Apr 6 09:29:07 EDT 2017
"I'm an Iowa girl and graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy now living in northeast Wisconsin. Two and a half years ago, my co-worker's two year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. She has recently completed treatment. I also know Laura and Breslyn as my sister is a friend of Laura's. Those two little girls are why I donate. Thanks to you for raising awareness of this disease. There are people all over rooting for you, and for the people you are representing. "
Ginger Morrison
Thu Apr 6 11:44:46 EDT 2017
"This is for my foster son's son who just kicked non-Hodgkins Lymphoma!! He's 13 (maybe 14 now) and a real trooper. Plus, since cancer sucks, also for my Mom who died from liver cancer many years ago. I still miss her. Go, go, Sonya!! "
Leigh McGivern
Thu Apr 6 08:17:04 EDT 2017
"You got this! Way to go Sonya!!"
Dina and Dan Smidt
Thu Apr 6 10:01:27 EDT 2017
"Thank you for all you do!"
Megan Walterbach
Fri Apr 7 08:22:13 EDT 2017
"In loving memory of Tammy Myers ❤️ - I will miss you until I see you again! Thanks for your dedication to this cause. My best friend died after a battle with ALL and I now have CLL. There is too much Leukemia. "
Christina Jensen
Thu Apr 13 06:41:29 EDT 2017
"sonya, good luck in Hawaii and, your total donation goal."
john chambers
Thu Apr 13 07:03:10 EDT 2017
"So glad that Supercuts could help out Grace and her family by hosting this event!"
Supercuts
Thu Apr 13 09:40:45 EDT 2017
"You are amazing :) Keep training hard and thanks for being an inspiration to everyone around you MJ Sharp "
Mary Jane Sharp
Fri Apr 14 08:21:23 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya!"
Tom Smull
Fri Apr 14 10:51:10 EDT 2017
"So admire this, Sonya!!!!!"
Susan DiMezza
Fri Apr 14 11:55:25 EDT 2017
"Madonna Nichols inspired many people with her quiet strength while on her cancer journey. You are doing the same thing. Keep inspiring us Sonya! Jeff"
Jeffrey Nichols
Fri Apr 14 04:28:01 EDT 2017
""Though she be little, she be fierce" --Shakespeare"
Karen Bailey
Fri Apr 14 06:17:37 EDT 2017
"Thanks for your hard work, Sonya!"
Vicki Schipul
Fri Apr 14 06:41:36 EDT 2017
"This disease has hit too many in my family. Thank you for helping with the fight to find a treatment and hopefully a cure."
Ellen Moore
Fri Apr 14 09:07:26 EDT 2017
"Your an inspiration to so many Sonya! Keep at it and you will succeed!"
Dominic Chiovaro
Sat Apr 15 07:48:57 EDT 2017
"Go get em! Do this big time! Proud of you!"
Kyles Bikes
Sat Apr 15 08:00:20 EDT 2017
"Best wishes!Awesome respect for your dedication to LLS.org and your determinaton to perform competitively. You go young lady - show us your talent."
David Frantzen
Sat Apr 15 11:53:55 EDT 2017
"Sonya, Thanks so much for your dedication and ability to keep the awareness fresh as our everyday lives are so busy... and I feel we easily sometimes forget how wonderful our lives are in comparison to those families and children who fighting all forms of childhood cancer. Jeff"
Jeff Griswold
Sun Apr 16 09:04:15 EDT 2017
"Good luck from all of us at Universal Pediatrics! Tucker Anderson"
Tucker Anderson
Wed Apr 19 11:32:09 EDT 2017
"Good Luck Sonya-keep up the good work"
Char McGuire
Sun Apr 23 09:22:41 EDT 2017
"Sonya, Thanks for your dedication to support eradicating this disease. Scott, I remember beanfields, RAGBRAI, ISU, Okoboji, and Frampton."
DS
Mon Apr 24 11:37:20 EDT 2017
"Thanks for your dedication to this great cause. "
Alice Basse
Tue Apr 25 10:30:12 EDT 2017
"Your journey is amazing Sonya! Keep up the hard work. Super proud of you! Best of luck in Kona! ~Loren"
Loren Uscilowski
Tue Apr 25 03:47:21 EDT 2017
"With you all the way, Sonya!"
Rekha Bassu
Wed Apr 26 02:17:43 EDT 2017
"It's GO time sista! Woo hooo!"
Karen Chicken
Mon May 1 12:02:24 EDT 2017
"Good Luck, and have fun!!"
Sarah Horner
Mon May 1 07:36:33 EDT 2017
"Just Go!"
Newbs and Poundcake
Wed May 3 05:24:08 EDT 2017
"cjrmcGoo luck Sonya. You are an inspiration to all. You are going to rock it at Kona!"
Mark Stelmacher
Thu May 4 09:16:09 EDT 2017
"For my dad, my brother and my sister. Cancer sucks!! Praying for a cure!"
Jan Legg
Thu May 4 02:56:17 EDT 2017
"Very proud to support you Sonya! Get it girl! "
Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness
Sat May 13 11:05:44 EDT 2017
"We all know someone who has been diagnosed, and most recently two of the strongest men in my life just received news. One with leukemia, the other with lymphoma! While they continue to fight, I appreciate your effort so much!"
Carla Kuzynowski
Tue May 16 03:24:05 EDT 2017
"Good luck on your training & race!"
Greg Grandgeorge
Sun Jun 11 10:37:04 EDT 2017
"Such a worthy cause that can be life changing for so many! Your hours & hours of training inspire us all, & hopefully you surpass your fundraising goals. Here's to you & the positive ripple effects from your journey. "
Dodie Jabour
Tue Jun 13 01:21:14 EDT 2017
"My mom died of lymphoma. She went through chemo but 1.5 years later it returned and she chose hospice care. It was hard watching her slip away, forgetting her last name, always thinking she was going home and leaving the care center. So thank you for doing this Sonya, it means more than you know. Best of luck in Kona. I know you will be awesome!"
Travis Kneale
Tue Jun 20 08:26:05 EDT 2017
"Good luck!"
MaryBeth Hughes
Wed Jun 21 05:56:50 EDT 2017
"Thank you Sonya for supporting LLS!!!"
Chris & Melissa Stalvey
Sun Jun 25 10:24:22 EDT 2017
"Hi Sonya Sheila and I just wanted to wish you good luck, we know you will do great and some day you will do RAGBRAI with the Stop-A Lots. Harlan"
Harlan Feintech
Thu Jul 13 10:56:32 EDT 2017
"Will be tracking you on race day! Hope you have a great day! Good luck from the Ankeny TriRacers."
Shawn Nelson
Thu Jul 20 03:56:46 EDT 2017
"Thank you for all you've done and are doing Sonya! My sister's husband has leukemia. He had an umbilical stem cell transplant a year ago, which was very successful, or so they thought. They recently told him he has 6 months to live, barring a miracle. We're all praying and hopeful a miracle will happen... But, in the meantime, thank you for every mile, every drop of sweat and blood, every achy muscle, every breathless stroke, every bottle of chlorine removing shampoo, every minute you don't get doing something else more fun, every lost toe nail, raccoon goggle eyes, every bit of discomfort, pain and inconvenience, and more... We love you for working for a cure!!! Good luck, you are so inspiring! "
Shelley Goodell
Mon Jul 31 10:58:55 EDT 2017
"Sacrificing the first Friday of the fair to stay on point with training...... I'm impressed with your dedication. Thank you for all you do! "
Michelle Henaman
Fri Aug 11 10:23:32 EDT 2017
"Love, Brian, Allison, Braxton, and Maddox"
Allison Moses
Sat Aug 12 08:37:06 EDT 2017
"Good luck girl!!"
Tami Howard Carr
Sat Aug 12 09:29:33 EDT 2017
"In honor of my great granddaughter in Arkansas"
Marvin Book
Thu Aug 17 03:48:56 EDT 2017
"Thanks for all you do for LLS Sonya. I know it's tough, but so rewarding in the end to know you are helping so many kids like our Alex and adults going through one of the toughest fights of their life and because of people like you they are also surviving and winning this race ❤️"
Joni Champion
Sat Aug 19 08:41:11 EDT 2017
"Good luck to you Sonya, I'm cheering for you!!"
Karyn Clark
Wed Aug 23 02:56:33 EDT 2017
"Good luck! You are amazing and an inspiration!!!"
Anonymous user
Wed Aug 23 03:45:54 EDT 2017
"Way to go Sonya. Keep putting the hay in the barn and your horses will run strong one day soon!"
Jill Majeres
Wed Aug 23 04:27:34 EDT 2017
"You ROCK Sonya! Blessings to you!"
Pam Owenson
Fri Aug 25 11:52:50 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya! You rock..."
Jason Parkin
Fri Aug 25 03:35:33 EDT 2017
"We are all rooting for you! Have fun!"
DJ Hassel
Fri Aug 25 05:15:59 EDT 2017
"Contribution from Oregon....."
Steve Graff
Sat Aug 26 03:12:16 EDT 2017
"Way to go Sonya! You got this! Prayers & encouragement from Michigan. Go Blue! ;)"
Anne Sukup & Sophia
Mon Aug 28 10:11:13 EDT 2017
"Sue has lost her son, her husband, and now has Lymphoma. She is doing treatment for preventative maintenance, but never takes life for granted! She is my hero!! "
Diane Richards
Tue Aug 29 06:41:10 EDT 2017
"You are a beautiful person, Sonya, and you are an inspiration to many! Bless you for your efforts on behalf of cancer patients and their families! You've got this!"
Shannon Booth
Tue Aug 29 01:50:34 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya! Go! Proud of you!"
Jennifer Young
Tue Aug 29 10:00:52 EDT 2017
"My mother had non Hodgekins Lymphoma. Thanks Sonya!"
Ben Vanderzwaag
Tue Aug 29 10:22:31 EDT 2017
"Good luck!"
Tami Carr
Mon Sep 4 05:34:16 EDT 2017
"This has to be beaten!"
George Lemel
Wed Sep 6 07:11:52 EDT 2017
"Sonya, Go get this. Stomp it. Mangle it. Attack this with every ounce of energy in your body. You are rockin' it and have more support than you can imagine. We love you and what YOU have taken upon your shoulders. Now kick it! Heenan Family"
Heenan Family (Perry, IA)
Thu Sep 7 12:24:25 EDT 2017
"Keep crushing it Sonya! "
Tony Riordan
Fri Sep 8 01:13:07 EDT 2017
"Great work, great cause."
Darwin Larrison
Sun Sep 10 06:28:52 EDT 2017
"This experience will be memorable in so many ways both physically and emotionally. Somehow the magic of the Island changes you and you can feel it's power and strength. That strength will be felt by all those kids and families you are supporting. This journey is never about us but the spirit of Kona that forever lives inside to benefit others as it as for many years. Trust your training and most importantly yourself. You've got this!!!!! Jan"
Jan Schellhammer
Tue Sep 12 03:01:20 EDT 2017
"Because we love you so much Troy and are cheering you on as you fight TALL!! Because we don't want any other person or family to have to experience what you are!!"
The Grantham Family
Thu Sep 14 05:28:52 EDT 2017
"You've got this! Madison Wisconsin was beautiful, just imagine how beautiful Kona will be! The training you are receiving has prepared you for this journey. Can't wait to track you online during the race. Good luck!"
Linda McCauley
Tue Sep 19 09:36:57 EDT 2017
"Great Job Sonya proud of you!!"
Jim Jensen
Wed Sep 27 07:33:34 EDT 2017
"Best of luck!! You have worked so hard. "
Cyndi Cook
Thu Sep 28 05:21:18 EDT 2017
"Great job Sonya, regardless of the outcome of the race. But good luck with that, too!!"
Daren Heitman
Fri Sep 29 04:49:44 EDT 2017
"On behalf of Four Seasons Nails, we would like to make a donation to help with this awareness. Sonya introduced us to this cause and since she has been there for us over the years, we'd like to help her as well. Hopefully with this donation we will be able to further the awareness and help someone along the way. "
Suzanne Hoang
Sat Sep 30 12:06:25 EDT 2017
"you go girl"
Victoria Evans
Sat Sep 30 09:55:24 EDT 2017
"Sonya, thank you for being such an inspiration to the community! "
Kirsten Bosch
Sun Oct 1 09:52:46 EDT 2017
"Good luck!"
Kristin Eggerling
Mon Oct 2 09:35:50 EDT 2017
"Thanks for your hard work, Sonja! This is a great cause! Listening to you and Erin on the news and seeing what a wonderful relationship you have always cheers me up, even when I have had a bad day. You interviewed me several times about Iraq and attack dogs in Iowa prisons."
Jean Basinger
Tue Oct 3 12:41:28 EDT 2017
"You are an inspiration! You are going to ROCK this!"
Jamie Morrow
Wed Oct 4 06:31:13 EDT 2017
"Go Irongirl, go!!"
Coreen Sweeney
Wed Oct 4 10:43:18 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya! You're strong and powerful!!"
Donna Test
Thu Oct 5 12:49:43 EDT 2017
"Thank you for showing us all we can do more than we think we can! Go, Sonya!"
Pam Steinick, Atha SomaYoga
Thu Oct 5 08:51:58 EDT 2017
"Hi Sonya!! I'm so proud of you. You have tremendous strength and discipline. You will be in my thoughts and prayers."
Marie Friedl Kasparek
Thu Oct 5 09:52:35 EDT 2017
"Go Sonya Go!!"
Jenny Beecher
Thu Oct 5 09:52:58 EDT 2017
"My husband and also my nephew Wade Pauley had leukemia . Wade had a bone marrow transplant at Sloan Kettering, but he passed away at 16 years old. My husband had CLL, he lived 5 1/2 years. He did chemo, thankfully he didn't get sick and had a fairly good quality of life. He did pass away almost 9 years ago at age 67. Thank you for giving your time and effort to Leukemia and Lymphoma. It is a trying time, but with your help I hope there will be a cure. De Carsrud"
DeLories carsrud
Thu Oct 5 12:08:04 EDT 2017
"Good luck! Thanks for doing this!"
Dale Howe
Thu Oct 5 06:32:22 EDT 2017
"With you, Sonya"
Linda Wightman
Thu Oct 5 07:23:25 EDT 2017
"Sonya, I admire your drive, spirit, courage and generosity. Best of luck in your endeavor. You've got this! "
Brenda Criswell
Fri Oct 6 10:20:37 EDT 2017
"You've put in a lot of hard work and dedication. Wishing you the best and cheering you on! Jeff, Erika, Jaeda and Tyler. "
Isley Family
Tue Oct 10 12:25:48 EDT 2017
"Sonya, you are an inspiration to so many people. Please know you will have my arms, and so many others, wrapped around you guiding you through your Ironman journey. You will never be alone. Margot "
Margot Voshell
Tue Oct 10 12:39:52 EDT 2017
"This is in memory of my loving husband, Michael, who passed away March 28, 2017, from complications due to acute myeloid leukemia . He was diagnosed just 6 weeks prior to this. My heart is broken . My hope is for finding a cure - God bless all those fighting this horrible disease."
Anonymous user
Thu Oct 12 03:29:45 EDT 2017
"on Sonya's team - Christine "
Christine Branstad
Thu Oct 12 05:16:42 EDT 2017
"Good luck tomorrow!"
Team Hoozie
Fri Oct 13 02:34:54 EDT 2017
"Go get this Sonya! Very proud of you on this incredible accomplishment..you are making a difference!"
Gary & Susan Peter
Sat Oct 14 08:47:00 EDT 2017
"Remembering my father, Wayne Keith Spears, he passed away in 2000 of Leukemia! Love you dad, miss everyday! You remain our hero! 💜 Kathleen, Michelle and Julie. Sending love from Sharon!"
Kathleen Kuecker
Sat Oct 14 01:19:23 EDT 2017
"Awesome job Sonya!!"
Jenna Sager
Sat Oct 14 02:49:37 EDT 2017
"Good luck! Praying for a cure! We all have been touched!"
Terry and Arlene Andersonvnv
Sat Oct 14 08:24:39 EDT 2017
"You rock, Sonya! So proud of you!"
Dean & Joni Oestreich
Sat Oct 14 08:47:49 EDT 2017
"God bless you, Sonya! "
Paige Chapman
Sat Oct 14 10:58:36 EDT 2017
"Hi Sonya, Right now you are on the run and doing great. Hang in there. You are such an inspiration! Hugs and God Bless you! "
Nicki Capoziello
Sat Oct 14 11:43:26 EDT 2017
"Congratulations, Ironman Sonya! I'm in awe - I would have a hard time completing any one of the three segments, and you've just done them all in one day! Best, Steve Rahn"
Steve Rahn
Sun Oct 15 12:49:20 EDT 2017
"Thanks for all you are doing!"
The Prices
Sun Oct 15 11:10:40 EDT 2017
"Congratulations on a job exceedingly well done! You truly are an inspiration to many."
Anonymous user
Sun Oct 15 09:44:24 EDT 2017
"We love you Sonya and are so proud of your accomplishment, you are an inspiration to our team! "
Salon Spa W
Mon Oct 30 05:01:34 EDT 2017
"Greg Brown match through FHLB"
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Tue Oct 31 12:50:52 EDT 2017
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