My Fundraising Page

Mar 13, 2012

Dear Friends,


I am on a mission to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. To accomplish this mission, I am training to run the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon (26.2 miles!!) on June 3, 2012 in effort to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Since its' induction, the LLS has provided over $600 million to advance cancer research and also provides invaluable support services to patients and family members faced with these diagnoses.


I am taking on this challenge in honor of cancer survivors, caregivers, those who have lost their battle against this horrible disease, and all those still fighting. In particular, I am running in honor of Justin, a friend I met at the Boston Children's Hospital. Justin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at age 11 and completed three years of continuous, challenging treatment. Justin is now 16 years old, and only one year after completing treatment (during which he tragically lost a parent), Justin has been admitted for relapsed ALL and has restarted chemotherapy.


Justin very recently moved to Boston from California due to a difficult family situation and had no time to make friends in the area as he landed in the hospital so soon and has been there over 2 months now. His closest family live over an hour away and are only able to visit every 2 weeks. Therefore, Justin is spending a lot of time alone while feeling incredibly sick. I created a page for Justin at http://support4justin.blogspot.com and I ask that you please take a minute to write him a message of support and hope.


This will be my first marathon, but my struggle to run almost 400 miles in training over the next four months pales in comparison to the lifelong battle against, and all-consuming impact of, blood cancer. Although our freezing, early-morning runs, cramps, blisters, and fatigue will no doubt be both physically and mentally demanding, I will not give up because I am inspired by the courage and strength of those who have faced much worse.


I ask you to please support me in this endeavor, no gift is too small.


Thank you so much!


Love,

Lina


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

"Mark Wasio told me Justin's story and about your efforts. Good luck with the race and keep up the good work!"
Ganesh Dasika
Mon Mar 19 11:33:14 EDT 2012
"In support of 1 16 yr old soon to be victorious fighter, Justin. God Bless you Lina, Justin and Mark Wasio for making me aware of Justin's fight."
KinoJack
Tue Mar 20 08:44:09 EDT 2012
"Hi Lina, Mark sent us your Fundraising page and we are glad to help out. Sam's dad was recently diagnosed with ALL so we can understand some of what Justin is going though. We wish him the best and hope for a speedy recovery. Good luck with the race and the fundraising. -Scott and Sam"
Scott McLelland and Samantha Beam
Tue Mar 20 10:37:15 EDT 2012
"A friend of The Was is a friend of ours. Good luck!"
Matt & Dana
Tue Mar 20 11:44:00 EDT 2012
"Stay Strong Justin. My nephew is going through this with you. He's almost done with 2 years of treatment, 1 to go. So far so good. Thank You Lina : )"
Wojcik Family
Mon Mar 26 06:17:10 EDT 2012
"Lina, It was nice meeting you, and we are happy to support your cause. We are rooting for Justin and for Sam's dad, along with all others fighting this illness. Good luck with your race! Love, Whitney and Simon"
Whitney and Simon Roberts
Thu Mar 29 09:44:52 EDT 2012
"Good luck, Lina!"
Kaylan Christianer
Sat Mar 31 01:58:00 EDT 2012
"Hi Lina, Mark sent us the information on your race and fundraising on behalf of Justin. Good luck with your training and race!"
Harry Fair and Carolyn Jordan
Sun Apr 8 03:46:01 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

98%
98 %

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

Gabriel Black $1,000.00
Harry Fair and Carol... $200.00
Improv Asylum $140.00
Ronald J. Trent $117.00
KinoJack $116.00
AMD Foundation $100.00
Nick Erokhin $100.00
Anwar and Cate Kashe... $100.00
Padmavathi Parakala $100.00
Scott McLelland and ... $100.00
Ganesh Dasika $100.00
Mark Wasio $100.00
Wojcik Family $77.00
Roxane and Bob $75.00
Valerie Halls $50.00
Alexander Schaefer $50.00
Jerry Wasio $50.00
robert gunnells $50.00
Whitney and Simon Ro... $50.00
Irene Kravchuk $50.00
Maurice Steinman $50.00
Harris Foundation $25.00
Edward Brown $25.00
Kellie Ambrose $25.00
Luke and Michelle Ri... $25.00
Laura Moreno $25.00
Elisabeth Charnley $25.00
Natalie Wasio $25.00
Sara Haidar $25.00
Nina Smith $25.00
Brian Libby $25.00
Zhong Chen $25.00
Lance Riegert $25.00
Matt & Dana $25.00
Roxane Handal $25.00
david rodriguez $20.00
Calbee Cooper $20.00
Susannah Orzell $20.00
Leonid Chindelevitch... $10.00
Kaylan Christianer $10.00
Yee Seng Ng $10.00
Davida Schiff $10.00
Alexander Lankowski $10.00
Speed Dating Fundrai...
The Sox Galbraith fa...
The Gray's

Supporter Comments

"Mark Wasio told me Justin's story and about your efforts. Good luck with the race and keep up the good work!"
Ganesh Dasika
Mon Mar 19 11:33:14 EDT 2012
"In support of 1 16 yr old soon to be victorious fighter, Justin. God Bless you Lina, Justin and Mark Wasio for making me aware of Justin's fight."
KinoJack
Tue Mar 20 08:44:09 EDT 2012
"Hi Lina, Mark sent us your Fundraising page and we are glad to help out. Sam's dad was recently diagnosed with ALL so we can understand some of what Justin is going though. We wish him the best and hope for a speedy recovery. Good luck with the race and the fundraising. -Scott and Sam"
Scott McLelland and Samantha Beam
Tue Mar 20 10:37:15 EDT 2012
"A friend of The Was is a friend of ours. Good luck!"
Matt & Dana
Tue Mar 20 11:44:00 EDT 2012
"Stay Strong Justin. My nephew is going through this with you. He's almost done with 2 years of treatment, 1 to go. So far so good. Thank You Lina : )"
Wojcik Family
Mon Mar 26 06:17:10 EDT 2012
"Lina, It was nice meeting you, and we are happy to support your cause. We are rooting for Justin and for Sam's dad, along with all others fighting this illness. Good luck with your race! Love, Whitney and Simon"
Whitney and Simon Roberts
Thu Mar 29 09:44:52 EDT 2012
"Good luck, Lina!"
Kaylan Christianer
Sat Mar 31 01:58:00 EDT 2012
"Hi Lina, Mark sent us the information on your race and fundraising on behalf of Justin. Good luck with your training and race!"
Harry Fair and Carolyn Jordan
Sun Apr 8 03:46:01 EDT 2012