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When I graduated from high school back in 2003, I left behind the days of being an actual distance runner and entered the days of being the kind of distance runner that only exists in my head. While the speedy mile times and ability to run uphill for 10 minutes straight might have left me, my identity as a distance runner as well my infatuation with the idea of ever-increasing self-discipline never have. Since high school I have known that I wanted to run a marathon. Many opportunities came and went but for some reason it never quite seemed like the right time for me.

But this one was different. Team in Training took something that was already powerful to me (the idea of overcoming an incredibly daunting task) and took it a gigantic step further. By joining Team In Training I commit to raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. It is a branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a cause very near to my heart.

Since my mother was diagnosed with a rare blood disease 8 years ago, she has demonstrated nothing but the utmost strength. She took this hit in stride and carried on being the most caring, involved, self-sacrificing, and non-stop person I know. It is her model that will act as an inspiration for me during my months of training leading up to the race on October 19th. I am completing this event in honor of my mother and all individuals who are battling blood cancers.

I am incredibly excited to have made the decision to register for this marathon. The more I've thought about what this race means to me, the more it seems absolutely clear that this is something I have to do.

My new goal is to raise $6,000 by this October. Please show your support of my participation in Team In Training and help advance The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission by making a donation . Even the smallest amount can make a difference.

Be sure to check back from time to time to see my progress.

Thank you so much for your support!

Kina Grannis

Last Edited on: 10/02/2008

36 comments

"If you can do this, we can all achieve our dreams. Thanks for the inspiration, Kina."

gordon Grannis

Tue May 27 03:06:13 EDT 2008
"Thanks for doing this, Keensa Beensa since I can't do the running."

Arleen Sugano

Tue May 27 05:16:45 EDT 2008
"Good luck!"

John Garvey

Tue May 27 09:32:26 EDT 2008
"This is another example of what makes you such a very special person. . Meryl and Steve Epstein"

Meryl and Steve Epstein

Wed May 28 12:25:10 EDT 2008
"Go Kina!!! Uncle Tom & Aunt Page"

Page Haralambos

Wed May 28 08:56:19 EDT 2008
"gambatte, kina! Y(^_^)Y"

Travis Tran

Wed May 28 10:03:10 EDT 2008
"Go for it Kina! You've accomplished every goal you've set out for yourself - no doubt you'll do this too! Love, Nicki & Danny"

Nicole Adrien

Sat May 31 05:12:13 EDT 2008
"Go Kina! I'm so proud of you."

Amy Locke

Mon Jun 02 01:04:35 EDT 2008
"What a wonderful, inspiring thing to do to, Kina. You my have support all the way!"

Alisa Feinstein

Wed Jun 04 03:04:11 EDT 2008
"I'm so proud of you - especially because this cause is near and dear to my heart (just as you are!) Go Kina!!! Love, Aunt Kim "

Kimberly Toonen

Thu Jun 05 06:29:14 EDT 2008
"Hooray for Kina!!!"

Richard Grannis

Fri Jun 06 06:23:59 EDT 2008
"GO KINA!!! I'm so proud of you - this is going to be an amazing adventure for you and much needed funds for an important cause, dear to our hearts! - Nelle"

Danelle Gerber

Thu Jun 12 12:01:09 EDT 2008
"i just stumbled upon this page, and think it's awesome what you are doing! this cancer is close to my heart as well, as my mother was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2006, and i just did a rotation through the stem cell transplantation clinic at md anderson. good luck!"

GeneValgene

Thu Sep 11 11:09:20 EDT 2008
"Go Kina Go! :-) -k"

Keith Soohoo

Sat Sep 13 05:19:16 EDT 2008
"Hey Kina, you're truly an inspiration and the definition of a kind soul. The cause is very important to me as well, and I trust you'll give it your all, just like you do in your music. We're all very proud of you over here. Go run your little heart out! =)"

Ryan Abugan

Sun Sep 14 12:13:13 EDT 2008
""The race is not given to the swift or the strong, but the one who endures until the end." "

shir

Sun Sep 14 11:51:53 EDT 2008
"Race On, Kina!! Aloha, John H."

John Hayashida

Wed Sep 17 01:23:50 EDT 2008
"Thank you for your amazing spirit. Have a great run - with such people a cure is not far away. "

Marcel

Sat Sep 20 10:17:04 EDT 2008
"Good luck Kina. Hope the training's going well and you enjoy the run. Also, hope your benefit goes well and you fill the venue!"

Windscale

Sat Sep 20 04:29:30 EDT 2008
"sry ima a brokey broke butt. but, i hope this lil bit helps =] oh ps. run kina run!"

Arch Rodriguez

Sat Sep 20 11:37:56 EDT 2008
"You and your family are wonderful and amazing people, you will always have my support."

Anonymous

Sun Sep 21 02:05:43 EDT 2008
"You're such an inspiration to us all. I'm honored to be touched by your music, generosity, your family and inspiration. Run, Kina, run. ;)"

Joe Jones (MojoJojo78)

Sun Sep 21 02:17:36 EDT 2008
"OMG could you be any more amazing?! Good luck with the marathon and all future endeavors Miss Kina :P"

James Schneider

Sun Sep 21 01:13:53 EDT 2008
"Relatively small contribution, but its now at the $5000 mark. Kina you can do anything you put your mind to. You are the greatest!! "

John Heckler

Sun Sep 21 09:22:31 EDT 2008
"I think what you are doing is awesome! You have an amazing voice and great dreams. I hope the best for you in the race. "

Aubrey

Sun Sep 21 09:53:22 EDT 2008
"Sorry I missed your benefit but happy to do my small bit to help. Good luck..."

Robert

Sat Sep 27 06:41:09 EDT 2008
"Good luck Kina!"

Kim Teramoto

Sat Oct 04 11:29:37 EDT 2008
"kg...thank you and God Bless you...continued success and strength...All cancer is bad....Aloha for now..."

LastSamurai57

Sun Oct 05 04:13:11 EDT 2008
"Keep on running and battling the fight!"

Gafei Szeto

Fri Oct 10 12:36:38 EDT 2008
"Thanks for the opportunity to do something of value. Your fan from Finland."

T. Lampinen

Tue Oct 14 12:07:32 EDT 2008
"The world needs more people like you, Kina! Good luck!!"

Natalie Diaz

Wed Oct 15 08:09:48 EDT 2008
"thanks for being the person you are!"

Deana Dow

Thu Oct 16 03:56:43 EDT 2008
"You are such a wonderful person Kina. Good Luck on the race. Everyone is very proud of you."

Hector Casas

Sat Oct 18 03:54:32 EDT 2008
"We are very proud of you Kina, love you always, aunt Norma and uncle Scott"

Norma Grannis

Fri Oct 24 02:22:17 EDT 2008
"Well done on your time - you must be so pleased. And really glad the fundraising is going well too. Hope the legs + everything else are feeling better now! "

windscale

Sun Oct 26 02:21:26 EDT 2008
"Saw you on youtube, great cause! Best of luck to you. "

Mike K

Thu Oct 30 02:34:33 EDT 2008

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Qualcomm	$500.00
Richard Grannis	$500.00
Page Haralambos	$500.00
gordon Grannis	$500.00

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