Race for a Cure

Mar 23, 2010

Racing to Save Lives

It has been more than 10 years since I was diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia. As some of you know, I first received chemotherapy treatment for HCL in the summer of 2002. It was back in 2002, while sitting in the hospital watching my chemotherapy meds drip, when I assured my wife, Jeananne, that all would be well and I boldly, naively and senselessly predicted that I would even run the NYC Marathon the next year. Jeananne immediately agreed with me and assured me that I would recover and accomplish the goal, but to this day, I'm not sure if she really believed me, believed in me, or was just humoring a dreamer.

You're reading this now because I'm one of the fortunate ones...I was able to train for and successfully run the NYC Marathon that year with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. While there was plenty of pain and sweat - and an injury during training, I was motivated to run for a higher cause, in honor of others who were fighting Leukemia and I raised funds to help ensure that they might have the research, facilities and medication they desperately needed.

This year...I'll run again (not the marathon - I'm thinking more clearly these days). Here's why I'm running:

After I needed another infusion of chemotherapy drugs more than a year ago, my sister-in law, Carolynn, and brother-in-law, Jesus, were inspired to run the Long Branch Half Marathon with TNT in my honor. They did an amazing job fundraising AND running and I'm indebted to them. I intended to run the race with them last year to support them, but I somehow forgot about my advancing age, pushed my legs too hard, too fast and injured myself. It's a new year, and Jesus has organized a new TNT team to run the LB Half Marathon. This year, I run in honor of Verona resident, Tyler Coppola, a first grade boy who attends school with my daughter, Alana, and is in the middle of his own battle with Leukemia. Tyler and others need us to fuel the cause. I'll be running for him, for others like him who are fighting every day, and for my TNT teammates, who are selflessly committed to finding cures for all of us. Please support us if you can. Thank you.

Tim

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

"Prayers for good luck in the run and in the fight against blood cancer! "
Mary Bovich
Thu Mar 11 07:45:25 EST 2010
"An inspiring story - we wish you the best."
Annette, Sean & Jack Coleman
Thu Mar 11 09:48:31 EST 2010
"Hi Tim! I teach first grade at Brookdale in Verona. My brother in law Rob was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2007. He is now cancer free, and he and my sister are expecting a baby girl any day now! Another success story! God bless you and your family! My prayers go out to Little Tyler too! Good luck in the race! "
Anonymous user
Fri Mar 12 07:58:12 EST 2010
"Wonderful thing you are doing. Best of luck with the race. Let's find a cure! God bless."
Sprock family
Tue Mar 16 01:48:23 EDT 2010
"Sorry I missed you all last night. Thank you for your amazing efforts. Know that we are all cheering you on with every stride you make! Thank you for honoring my nephew Tyler. It means the world to our family."
Lorri Coppola-Caffrey
Thu Apr 1 09:07:36 EDT 2010
"Tim, Thank GOD for people like you! Good luck in the race. Lots of LOVE to you and we'll see you soon. "
Karen & Mike O'Brien
Sat Apr 17 03:56:48 EDT 2010
"I'm proud of you, Dad. Keep up the good work and stay strong straight through the finish line."
Michael Walshe
Sun Apr 18 05:30:54 EDT 2010
"What you are doing is amazing and inspiring Dad. I speak for everyone who has donated: we are touched by your perserverance, determination, and endurance. Im so proud of you and will be with you every step of the way. "
PJ Walshe
Sun Apr 18 09:40:49 EDT 2010

My Fundraising Total

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My Team

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

In Honor Of

Tyler Coppola

My Thanks To

O'Neils Restaurant &...
Tim Drost
Wendy Lacey
Loftus Family
james burns
Bob Browne
robert walsh
Michael O'Brien
Ron and Gina Catania...
Grace Hegarty
Jesus Navarro
Mark Buneo
Tim Drost
Mutual of America Fu...
Carol Freeman
Debra Miller
Thomas Freeman
Finn Family
JOEL RUBINS
The Simov Family
Laurie Misuro
anthony Dannunzio
jason lellos
Stephanie McElwee
Daniel Egan
Main St Cottage LLC
James Corueil
Sean McLoughlin
William Lariccia
Pfizer Foundation
Amgen Foundation
Thomas Wallden
Breda Walshe
Adam Spiel
Diane Braschi
Kenneth Drost
DANTE, PATTY, & ...
colleen Carlee
Michele kellner
Annette, Sean & ...
Mary Bovich
Carol Huber
Naresh Sadarangani
Angela & Neil Ge...
PJ Walshe
Michael Walshe
Donna Giuliano
Sue and Steve DePoe
Lorri Coppola-Caffre...
Irene & Daniel B...
jennifer coppola
Anonymous
trudy bier
ron schmulewitz
Jennifer Gagliostro
Patrticia Longo
Ernie & Abbie Bi...
Dale Frediani
Jonathan Morisseau
Diane Conboy
Joan Petersen
randi marlo
Daniel Egan
Karen & Mike O'B...
Kellner Family
George & Cathy A...
Sharon & Bill O'...
Lou and Nancy Eswood...
Weiss Family
Sean Cooney
The Cardoz family
Sprock family
The McCann Family

Supporter Comments

"Prayers for good luck in the run and in the fight against blood cancer! "
Mary Bovich
Thu Mar 11 07:45:25 EST 2010
"An inspiring story - we wish you the best."
Annette, Sean & Jack Coleman
Thu Mar 11 09:48:31 EST 2010
"Hi Tim! I teach first grade at Brookdale in Verona. My brother in law Rob was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2007. He is now cancer free, and he and my sister are expecting a baby girl any day now! Another success story! God bless you and your family! My prayers go out to Little Tyler too! Good luck in the race! "
Anonymous user
Fri Mar 12 07:58:12 EST 2010
"Wonderful thing you are doing. Best of luck with the race. Let's find a cure! God bless."
Sprock family
Tue Mar 16 01:48:23 EDT 2010
"Sorry I missed you all last night. Thank you for your amazing efforts. Know that we are all cheering you on with every stride you make! Thank you for honoring my nephew Tyler. It means the world to our family."
Lorri Coppola-Caffrey
Thu Apr 1 09:07:36 EDT 2010
"Tim, Thank GOD for people like you! Good luck in the race. Lots of LOVE to you and we'll see you soon. "
Karen & Mike O'Brien
Sat Apr 17 03:56:48 EDT 2010
"I'm proud of you, Dad. Keep up the good work and stay strong straight through the finish line."
Michael Walshe
Sun Apr 18 05:30:54 EDT 2010
"What you are doing is amazing and inspiring Dad. I speak for everyone who has donated: we are touched by your perserverance, determination, and endurance. Im so proud of you and will be with you every step of the way. "
PJ Walshe
Sun Apr 18 09:40:49 EDT 2010