Tri to Run - Andrea is at it again...

Ready to Run

One goal down, one more to go.

My third Team in Training event is here! I'm training for a 26.2 mile marathon which will take place on October 27th in Dublin Ireland.

So, what’s the motivation? Well, quite simply, it's to help people. I'm on an unwavering mission to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I know too many friends and family members who have had to battle this terrible disease, and it's gotten to the point where I can't just sit back and do nothing.

Since I joined efforts with Team in Training a year ago, I have personally known five people who have been newly diagnosed and two who have died from a form of blood cancer. Yes, that's a scary and sad statistic, but there is hope. Through contributions like yours, survival rates have jumped from 4% to 81% in the last 40 years and that equates to saved lives.

One goal accomplished!

Thank you for your support! Thanks to all of you who helped me reach the fundraising goal of $4,500 that I have set for myself!

Now that my third fundraising effort has been completed, the cumulative amount raised since I started with the Team in Training program is over $17,500!!! That's HUGE and will help so many people. Thank you for being a part of it!

This all goes to such an important cause, so really there is no limit on how much we can raise together. You help me prove that season after season.

The other big goal is now upon me, FINISHING THE MARATHON. I'll do it somehow. This marathon, and this financial goal, are big challenges for me, but it's nothing compared to the challenges that those who are fighting cancer are faced with. With your support, we CAN make a difference. THANK YOU for joining me.

Make sure to visit my blog for the post-race report and what I'll be up to next. Visit energyunplugged.blogspot.com so you can keep tabs on my progress, or simply just to leave a comment or note of encouragement! I can use all of that I can get! Thanks!