Kara's Fundraising Page

Kara's Fundraising Page Nov 12, 2008 by Kara Sax

1/13: To keep you more up to date on my triathlon training, I've created a blog. I'll be updating it frequently, so please check back often!

12/20: Thank you to everyone that has made donations. I didn't expect to have collected so much money this early in the game, but it makes me more confident that I'll reach my fundraising goal.

Training has been going well. I think I'm adjusting to my alarm going off at 4:30am on Tuesdays for the group swims and 8:30am on Saturdays for the group runs. Last week there was a Triathlon 101 clinic and this morning was a bike clinic. I've learned a lot of useful information to prepare me for the triathlon in May.

Please keep spreading the word about my efforts to raise money for the Society. No donation is too small and every dollar makes a difference.

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy holiday!

11/16: So maybe I'm just running the bases in kickball in that picture...I like to think of it as preliminary training for the running portion of the triathlon ;o)

Call me crazy, but I've decided to train for an Olympic distance triathlon. That means a .9 mile swim, followed by about a 25 mile bike ride, topped off with a 10k run. At least I'm not running 26 miles...crazy marathoners!

I'm training through a program called, Team In Training, with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Basically it works like this: crazy people like me sign up to complete a triathlon, marathon or century ride. The Society provides coaches and training schedules to help us, and in return, we raise money for the Society. If we reach the fundraising minimum, the Society will pay for us to go to and participate in the event.

A whopping 75% of your donations will go directly to the Society to fund research grants and their other support programs for those battling blood cancers.

I appreciate your support and any donation you are able to make.

Thanks!

~Kara

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Supporter Comments

"If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell. ~Lance Armstrong Glad I could help in some small way... -Jessy"

Thu Oct 18 02:59:04 EDT 2012
"I hope and pray they find a cure.... Very proud of my Godson Crucito for going this far in helping. Love you very much... -Drina-"

Fri Oct 19 10:17:00 EDT 2012
"Great job Agustin!"

Sat Oct 20 06:33:22 EDT 2012
"Kara - you are so hard core!! Triath with your bad self!"

Jamie & Kemper

Sun Nov 16 09:39:08 EST 2008
"Hey Kara! What a great cause!! Have fun!"

Karlyn Miselis

Sun Nov 16 11:06:55 EST 2008
"I still own you on the court!"

Brian Weiskittel

Wed Nov 19 03:20:34 EST 2008
"You can do it! We should train together! :) "

Sam

Mon Nov 24 06:04:40 EST 2008
"Congratulations on contributing to such a great cause; good luck!! Christine Faiman"

Christine Faiman

Sun Dec 28 09:25:08 EST 2008
"In loving memory of our beautiful daughter Catherine whom we miss every second of every day. We want to thank her incredibly wonderful friends and PwC coworkers for keeping her memory alive. She was blessed to have you in her life. "

Mon Oct 07 10:16:20 EDT 2013
"We're really proud of you!!!"

Michael and Kim

Tue Dec 30 03:45:50 EST 2008
"I love you Erin! Uncle Brett, go get'm!"

Sat Mar 08 02:24:21 EST 2014
"Bret, thank you for the honor of being a small part of your quest. Parthy"

Fri Apr 18 04:38:41 EDT 2014
"To continue the fight so that other children will not have to face the pain and trauma that Erin was required to endure"

Tue Apr 29 08:58:00 EDT 2014
"Good luck Bret I hope you exceed your goal. "

Fri May 09 07:08:39 EDT 2014
"Way to go Bret!"

Tue May 20 09:21:42 EDT 2014
"Hey Kara--Congrats in advance, Best of Luck in May & Happy New Year!! John & Diane Haser"

John Haser

Fri Jan 02 06:49:59 EST 2009
"Go Kara!!!"

Jeannine and Michael

Sun Jan 04 07:33:02 EST 2009
"We're rooting for you Bill!! Lar and Jer"

David Andrews

Wed Nov 13 01:54:26 EST 2013
"Sharon, Thanks for being nLogic's champion for such a worthwhile cause!!! Ron"

Amy Chan

Tue Sep 10 05:21:41 EDT 2013
"Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Survivor!"

Amy Chan

Tue Oct 15 09:08:38 EDT 2013
"Best of Luck Kara!"

Craig Zakrzewski

Wed Jan 07 11:03:49 EST 2009
"Good luck!"

Brendan

Mon Jan 12 07:33:25 EST 2009
"We are proud of your hard work."

Judy and Ron

Tue Jan 13 12:52:04 EST 2009
"Love that this gets you in shape and helps save lives at the same time! Big hugs! Ro"

Tue Nov 05 09:05:36 EST 2013
"Keep up the good work! "

Sat Nov 09 09:28:05 EST 2013
"Good luck, Isabelle!"

Sat Nov 16 01:55:49 EST 2013
"Good luck with your race"

Sat Nov 16 01:58:05 EST 2013
"Keep fighting Amber! We're all here with you :)"

Irene Tebbe

Mon Sep 23 10:17:41 EDT 2013
"Ace we are so proud of you and what you are doing. we are excited to join you in your efforts. Robert and Melecita Archuleta"

Bernadette McGlade

Fri Oct 04 11:34:40 EDT 2013
"Thanks for increasing awareness and raising support for such a good cause! God Bless and we love you! Jed, Danessa, Ethan, and Emilia"

Bernadette McGlade

Thu Oct 10 12:56:11 EDT 2013
"So proud of you! Keep it up. We love you!"

Bernadette McGlade

Thu Oct 24 01:50:13 EDT 2013
"Hi Kara, sorry this is so late, got lost in the holidays.... Go Get 'em. Dennis & Priscilla"

Dennis & Priscilla Chan

Sat Feb 14 07:19:45 EST 2009
"What a commitment - so awesome!!"

Alyson Irvine

Mon Mar 30 08:00:00 EDT 2009
"A walk for a great cause! "

Thu Sep 19 08:30:10 EDT 2013
"Happy Birthday!"

dave alderson

Mon Aug 05 05:12:34 EDT 2013
"Reach your goals babe! We are always here for support!"

dave alderson

Fri Aug 09 04:23:04 EDT 2013
"You're awesome. And brave. Go Shaffonda!"

Tiffany Nichols

Wed Dec 17 01:21:20 EST 2008
"Keep up the good work. T'Hank'S"

Tiffany Nichols

Wed Jan 09 09:15:45 EST 2013
"Awesome Kevin! "

Tiffany Nichols

Sat Jan 12 06:54:31 EST 2013
"Grandma taught me so much both in person and living vicariously through her as she journeyed the world. I can still hear her signature laugh and there was no better dancing partner. Love you and miss you!"

Aaron Mass

Fri Sep 13 05:57:16 EDT 2013
"Always in my heart Mama."

Aaron Mass

Fri Sep 27 11:03:06 EDT 2013
"The McCleery Family was formed by our Mom. She cared for us in every way, every day!"

Aaron Mass

Fri Sep 27 07:08:46 EDT 2013
"Thank you, Amy, for your dedication, love and support. These are the everyday reminders to be grateful of all our blessings!"

Wed Jun 19 12:48:52 EDT 2013
"Good Luck, Amy! Thank you for supporting this great cause."

Mon Jun 24 04:08:14 EDT 2013
"Thanks for helping kick leukemia & lymphoma's butt!! See you at your yoga for runners class!"

Wed Jul 24 02:20:47 EDT 2013
"I hope you reach your $500 today! You are doing a great job!"

Tue Sep 03 11:50:17 EDT 2013
"gotta support my roomie!! "

Morgan

Tue Dec 09 08:21:48 EST 2008
"I lost a very good friend to cancer three years ago. Her name was Carol Purdham. She never complained or asked "why me". She was an example of a very strong Christian woman and she left a hole in my heart. Thank you for doing something very positive to help all those fighting for a cure. God bless you and your team...if we were in NY I would walk with you."

Thu Sep 26 05:03:16 EDT 2013
"Maya you are a source of inspiration and strength to my family. Hope you have a wonderful night on the 28th."

Curts Chock

Tue Sep 10 05:40:52 EDT 2013
"A courageous young Lady. You are a fighter and will beat this. Keep smiling."

James Danahy

Sun Sep 01 08:48:13 EDT 2013
"Stay strong!!!"

James Danahy

Thu Sep 26 09:41:33 EDT 2013
"To my beautiful granddaughter. I am so very proud of you and hope you get better soon! I love you - Poppy Sonny"

James Danahy

Fri Sep 27 11:20:54 EDT 2013
"We love you Marina, love, Francesca and Valentina!"

James Danahy

Sat Sep 28 02:27:22 EDT 2013
"We love you Marina, Uncle Thomas and Aunt Donna!!!!!!"

James Danahy

Sat Sep 28 02:31:00 EDT 2013
"Marina, we love you so very much!!! Aunt Dorothy, Uncle John, Samantha, Jennifer and John xoxoxo "

James Danahy

Sat Sep 28 04:57:30 EDT 2013
"Go Kara GO!!!!"

Lynn Alvarez and Steve Nissen

Sun May 17 01:07:52 EDT 2009
"Best wishes Mike astounding work for this great cause. Love to all in honor of George."

Byron Chan DDS

Wed Nov 06 02:19:50 EST 2013
"I am so proud of you! -Katie"

Byron Chan DDS

Wed Nov 27 01:13:03 EST 2013
"Best of luck. Its a great cause!"

Laura and Scott Griffin

Thu Jan 08 06:20:06 EST 2009
"Marina, we love you very much and are so inspired by you!"

James Danahy

Thu Sep 26 01:03:39 EDT 2013
"I love you more then words could express love u always aunt Lori Steph and vic"

James Danahy

Fri Sep 20 10:55:39 EDT 2013
"So proud of Maya!"

Curts Chock

Tue Sep 10 06:41:22 EDT 2013
"Thank you Marta!!!"

Sun Sep 29 08:48:24 EDT 2013
"Never give up the fight. There are supporters everywhere!"

Morgan

Sat Oct 26 02:06:21 EDT 2013
"You can do it!! Thanks for working so hard to support a great cause."

Fri Jun 28 06:32:39 EDT 2013
"Go getter done Amy!!!!!!!!"

Fri Jun 21 11:47:17 EDT 2013
"I'm with you in spirit Amy!"

Tue Jun 18 10:59:44 EDT 2013
"You are supporting a great cause. Thank you!"

Mon Jun 17 07:54:20 EDT 2013
"Fighting for Robyn!"

Mon Jun 17 06:36:18 EDT 2013
"Thanks Sam for making us all aware. Might not be able to make it but if not will be there in spirit! Love all of you!"

Aaron Mass

Tue Sep 24 05:11:05 EDT 2013
"Go KBerg! For my carwash ticket and to meet your goal woo hoo!"

Tiffany Nichols

Thu Jul 11 12:49:10 EDT 2013
"Go Get'um Kevin! Best of Luck, From the McMullens"

Tiffany Nichols

Mon Jan 28 06:26:46 EST 2013
"40 for 40! You GO Dude!!!"

Tiffany Nichols

Sun Jan 27 10:37:18 EST 2013
"Go Kevin!!!"

Tiffany Nichols

Fri Jan 25 05:17:42 EST 2013
"Matching more wonderful donors for $ for $. Monique, Kimi, Momsha and Newman!.. Thank you all very much! "

Tiffany Nichols

Mon Jan 14 07:02:13 EST 2013
"So $40 is somewhere better and star and a super-does that make us all super stars? Have a FANTASTIC event! "

Tiffany Nichols

Mon Jan 14 11:31:42 EST 2013
"Love this Kevin! Good luck in reaching your goal! I know you'll get there in no time with the awesome matches you and Cisco are doing!"

Tiffany Nichols

Thu Jan 10 11:14:08 EST 2013
"THANKS from Shelley and I!"

Tiffany Nichols

Wed Jan 09 09:10:46 EST 2013
"THANKS SAM!!"

Tiffany Nichols

Wed Jan 09 09:05:14 EST 2013
"Go Kevin!! We are so proud of you!"

Tiffany Nichols

Wed Jan 09 08:48:15 EST 2013
"Go Alisa!!"

Tue Sep 24 08:51:38 EDT 2013
"Always a pleasure to donate to Craib's Crew."

Fri Sep 06 03:36:20 EDT 2013
"Go get 'em Craib's Crew!!!"

Mon Aug 26 08:58:45 EDT 2013
"Ace, Thank you for being the shining light and doing your part in such a wonderful cause!! We love you and miss you! Cheers. Uncle Jim and Auntie Betty"

Bernadette McGlade

Sat Oct 05 01:32:42 EDT 2013
" Adrianna, We are excited to join you in this "Light the Night Walk" fundraising event ! We Love You and Miss You here in New Mexico but we know that God has a special plan for your life in San Antonio and with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "

Bernadette McGlade

Tue Oct 01 04:20:00 EDT 2013
"Way to go Bob! "

Irene Tebbe

Mon Sep 30 09:40:21 EDT 2013
"Good luck with the race!"

Fri Nov 22 12:43:27 EST 2013
"Kol HaKavod, Izzy! Happy racing!"

Sun Nov 17 09:52:10 EST 2013
"Yay Isabelle!!!! How fantastic! You rock!"

Sun Nov 17 08:13:34 EST 2013
"Go get 'em Isabelle!"

Thu Nov 14 03:48:35 EST 2013
"We all miss her and her positive attitude. She would be proud of you and Chad."

Sun Mar 24 02:09:43 EDT 2013
"What a great cause! Good luck!Annika"

David Andrews

Thu Jan 02 09:24:53 EST 2014
"This is great cause ... good luck Bill!"

David Andrews

Wed Nov 20 08:53:39 EST 2013
"Bill, great program and fantastic cause. Look forward to hearing the experience you and your team go through with this effort. Have fun! "

David Andrews

Mon Nov 18 01:25:28 EST 2013
"Great cause, Bill. Good luck!"

David Andrews

Fri Nov 08 11:19:21 EST 2013
"facials fundraiser, round one"

David Andrews

Wed Nov 06 10:34:38 EST 2013
"Good Cause! Triathlon.....impressive!"

David Andrews

Mon Nov 04 11:44:36 EST 2013
"Go get'em Bill! Great cause! Suzette and Giulio"

David Andrews

Sun Nov 03 01:25:33 EST 2013
"Good Luck and have fun!"

David Andrews

Sat Nov 02 07:12:13 EDT 2013
"Bob Cunningham served as a wonderful mentor during my early adult years inviting me into his life to see utter dependence upon Christ in a real and authentic way. Bob passed away recently and left behind many who were indelibly imprinted by his life."

David Andrews

Fri Nov 01 10:34:24 EDT 2013
"Bill, Good luck with the Triathlon. Don't hurt yourself. Thanks for doing this (I have grandkids also and want the best for them.) Jim Stovall "

David Andrews

Fri Nov 01 02:58:40 EDT 2013
"This is a great and worthy cause. Good luck on the triathalon! -Alex and Erin Earls "

David Andrews

Fri Nov 01 12:30:43 EDT 2013
"For all of the people and their families dealing with Leukemia"

David Andrews

Fri Nov 01 12:19:32 EDT 2013
"Keep up the awesome work!!!!"

David Andrews

Fri Nov 01 12:06:07 EDT 2013
"For all of those who may suffer in the future, the hope and help that this may bring them; and the dedication and love that fills the baskets of the multitudes. Kevin & Chandra"

Mary Chan

Tue Oct 08 01:21:13 EDT 2013
"I am happy to be able to help find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma."

Mary Chan

Mon Oct 07 06:13:07 EDT 2013
"Bret, Good luck on your marathon! Sorry I can't make it to the party Wednesday but thank you for the invitation - sounds like fun. Great things you are doing for the Leukemia Society and your daughter Erin's memory. Hope all is well with you and your family."

Mon Jun 02 12:35:59 EDT 2014
"All the Best to you Bret and Christi"

Tue May 20 05:22:57 EDT 2014
"With all our hearts we support your cause!"

Mon May 19 12:52:02 EDT 2014
"Bret - Thanks for the opportunity to commemorate Erin by supporting this worthwhile cause. - KJP"

Fri May 09 07:40:40 EDT 2014
"Hi Bret, Have a great run in Alaska. Judy"

Fri May 09 08:01:18 EDT 2014
"May God wrap his arms around Erin Andra Wilson and all who love her. Respectfully, The Moorehead family."

Wed May 07 06:41:44 EDT 2014
"All the best in Anchorage! "

Wed Apr 30 05:36:40 EDT 2014
"A long way to travel for a long run on the longest day. Good for you, and good luck."

Wed Apr 30 12:16:35 EDT 2014
"Bret - What an incredible life you have lead thus far. I wish you luck on your last marathon! "

Wed Apr 30 12:07:52 EDT 2014
"Run Bret Run!"

Mon Apr 28 02:07:29 EDT 2014
"You go Bret! The funds you've raised over the years is a testament to your dedication to help cure leukemia and of your never ending love for Erin."

Thu Apr 24 07:34:29 EDT 2014
"God Bless. And be the wind."

Fri Apr 18 09:58:15 EDT 2014
"Thank you for sharing your family's inspiring story. Best of luck to you as you complete this event!"

Wed Apr 16 12:05:15 EDT 2014
"Good luck, Bret!!"

Mon Apr 14 09:38:46 EDT 2014
"Kelly, thank you for what you do!"

Wed Sep 18 12:38:52 EDT 2013
"Proud of you guys!"

Kara Sax

Mon Oct 22 02:28:04 EDT 2012
"Dr Lamon Stewart was an amazing man! May He Rest In Peace. God Bless Jessie, Aidan and Julian Ewald for walking in his honor!! XO!"

Kara Sax

Fri Oct 19 01:14:52 EDT 2012
"Great work Agustin! Very proud of you!"

Sat Oct 27 08:27:03 EDT 2012
"Thanks to everyone helping to find a cure!..I am donating in honor of my mother and all the Cancer survivors!"

Fri Oct 19 03:35:27 EDT 2012
"Children like you restore my faith in our future. <3"

Fri Oct 19 03:15:34 EDT 2012
"From Jr and Johnny! Good luck Agustin!"

Thu Oct 18 08:40:28 EDT 2012
"I hope this helps the hands searching for cures find it. God Bless all of those hands and patients."

Thu Oct 18 10:03:24 EDT 2012
"Drino loves you and is proud of the work you are doing!"

Wed Oct 17 06:15:37 EDT 2012
"Have fun Amy! "

Sat Jun 22 02:51:10 EDT 2013
"Wish I could give more, but hope this helps! "

Mon Jun 17 09:10:21 EDT 2013
"Good Luck Mike!"

Byron Chan DDS

Thu Dec 19 03:32:38 EST 2013
"Great cause. Enjoy your training and the run!"

Byron Chan DDS

Thu Nov 14 02:09:26 EST 2013
"Good luck Mikey!"

Byron Chan DDS

Wed Oct 30 02:39:49 EDT 2013
"Good luck with your run!"

Byron Chan DDS

Wed Oct 23 03:01:19 EDT 2013
"You Go Bubby"

Byron Chan DDS

Wed Oct 23 11:18:22 EDT 2013
"Unfortunately this terrible disease touches almost all of our lives in the most catastrophic ways. The statistics are absolutly horrifying. "

Byron Chan DDS

Tue Oct 22 04:08:42 EDT 2013
"Good luck with the marathon!"

Byron Chan DDS

Tue Oct 22 12:34:41 EDT 2013
"Thank you for being part of Team Tyler!"

Larry Carlisle

Mon Oct 21 05:17:48 EDT 2013
"Dear Marina. You are truly a sweet and beautiful young girl, you have more courage then any adult I have ever met. We are so blessed that we had the pleasure of meeting.. you are an inspiratation to us all. We will be praying for you forever... your friends always....Love Frankie Barbato and his family <3"

James Danahy

Sat Sep 28 02:43:37 EDT 2013
"Have a great run, Amy!"

Fri Sep 20 11:31:23 EDT 2013

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