One step at a time for a cure

CAPTION: Jere Downs and Georgie Downs, 8, hold hands May 31st after crossing the finish line together at the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon.

I ran for my son Georgie...


Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

HEARTFELT THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO GAVE, NUDGED, PRODDED and LENT ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE CAUSE!

Together we raised more than $7,000 to conquer the leukemia beast. With your love and encouragement, I completed the marathon. To my delight, Georgie jumped the spectator fence to run the last few yards with me. Together, we ended the leukemia journey that began in October of 2005.

I am still reeling! The names of people you love were written on my jersey and I reflected on them, and your support, often on that breezy, sunny and very long run in San Diego. Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts for all your love! You made a huge difference in our lives and continue to inspire me everyday.


Love

Jere










Jere Downs

Last Edited on: 06/16/2009

13 comments

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    "Love to you and your precious boy."
     

    Rob King

    Fri Jan 23 02:09:18 EST 2009

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    "Because you inspire me every moment."
     

    MaryAnn Brewer

    Thu Feb 19 08:54:00 EST 2009

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    "Hi, Jere My neighbor, Carolyn Johnston, is in the middle of her treatment and doing well. Good luck with the race!"
     

    Kay Raftery

    Thu Feb 26 09:49:47 EST 2009

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    "You go girl. Run like the wind. Lil "
     

    Lil Swanson

    Thu Mar 12 11:11:09 EDT 2009

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    "We run together."
     

    Anonymous

    Wed Mar 18 04:04:07 EDT 2009

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    "wish I could do more. "
     

    Anonymous

    Fri Apr 10 10:43:01 EDT 2009

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    "Good Luck, Jere!"
     

    Stephenie Steitzer

    Fri Apr 10 11:10:22 EDT 2009

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    "With Him all things are possible. You are an amazing woman with all you need to accomplish your goal!"
     

    Tawnya

    Mon Apr 13 10:42:59 EDT 2009

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    "Run like the wind Jere! Your Inquirer friends are rooting for you. Amy"
     

    Amy Worden

    Wed Apr 22 03:52:37 EDT 2009

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    "GO JERE GO!!"
     

    Tim, Liz, Jack Peter and Steel

    Sat Apr 25 10:53:42 EDT 2009

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    "Go Jere Go! Love to you and Georgie, the big strong boy... so proud of you both... Yvette"
     

    Yvette Fernandez

    Thu May 07 11:19:13 EDT 2009

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    "Go get 'em girl. If you run, I'll swim even faster. Can't wait to see you two soon. Love, S"
     

    Suz

    Mon May 11 11:26:27 EDT 2009

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    "Jere, I wish it could be more but since you are running on my birthday, there is $1 for every year I've been alive. It's my present to you. I'm so proud of you. Jess"
     

    Jessie Halladay

    Thu May 21 12:23:41 EDT 2009

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $7,143.05 | Goal: $10,000.00
 
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In Honor of

Georgie Downs

My Thanks To

Holly Williamson $500.00
Dan Biddle $262.00
David Suetholz $250.00
Tim, Liz, Jack Peter and ... $250.00
Alice, Andrew, Brian Rice $250.00
Adrianne Taylor $250.00