My Fundraising Page

Feb 21, 2012

Welcome to my Team In Training home page dedicated to Michelle Merz and her sister Willhelmina Hillal.


Many of you may know that my ex wife Michelle died of breast cancer on July, 3, 2011.


What most of you probably don't know is that her sister Wilhelmina died from Leukemia as a child.


It was always Michelle's wish to help find a cure for Leukemia.


To accomplish that mission and to honor Michelle, I’m participating in a sports endurance event as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training.


Like the other members of TNT, I will be raising funds to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I’m improving the quality of my life by participating and with your support, I can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families as well.


Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help advance the research for cures.

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

"Chris, my cousin Stan had Lukemia but survived and my friend Sarah has it and is getting chemo. Thank you for doing this."
Anonymous user
Sat Feb 11 05:11:36 EST 2012
"Chris, I'm saddened to hear of your wife's passing. We regularly give to LLS and are honored to give in my oldest son's name. Payden (15) is a year and a half into his treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma and all reports are that he is clear of his cancer at this point. I hope that you reach your goal and thanks for reaching out. Bill"
William Taylor
Tue Feb 14 09:31:03 EST 2012
"Chris - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but what a wonderful way to honor Michelle and her sister's memory! Good luck in the event! Cassandra"
Cassandra Sanford
Wed Feb 22 03:24:40 EST 2012
"Thanks for your efforts Chris. Best wishes on your ride!"
Willard Sims
Tue Mar 13 01:55:34 EDT 2012
"My teenage daughter's friend was diagnosed with leukemia this past winter and now my uncle is battling cancer for the second time. Thank you, Chris, for your efforts."
Kerry Vinson
Fri Mar 16 02:04:12 EDT 2012
"Chris, It is an honor to support you in this worthwhile cause. Best of luck in reaching your goal. "
Lisa Tarman
Mon Mar 19 02:39:40 EDT 2012
"In memory of Tranette's mother Patricia Steinly and her cousin Mavrick Veal, both lost to leukemia."
Andrew Rose
Fri Mar 23 09:01:11 EDT 2012
"Hi Chris. This is a great thing your doing. I hope all is well, and that this small donation may help with the bigger cause. Good luck in the event. Brad"
Bradley` Trescott
Thu May 31 01:16:22 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

109%
109 %

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

Emily Merz $250.00
Rebecca Merz $250.00
Chris Merz $250.00
Anna Szydlowski $100.00
Lorenzo Triana, MD $100.00
Norma Merz $100.00
Jenny Fan, O.D., P.A... $100.00
David Potts $100.00
Burdette & Rice... $100.00
Eric Brockman $100.00
Carol Stone $100.00
Mindy Peters $100.00
kathleen rowley $100.00
vicki moo $100.00
Cassandra Sanford $100.00
Charles Kraemer $100.00
Doug Mann $100.00
Eric Samuelson $100.00
Christopher Merz $100.00
Joseph Parlin $52.00
Andrew Rose $50.00
Larry Gibson $50.00
Bruce Ratcliffe $50.00
Brian Anderson $50.00
Kerry Vinson $50.00
Scott Mair $50.00
Vicky Dill $50.00
Michael Raftelis $50.00
Colette Gates $50.00
Mark LoCigno $50.00
Victor Angustia $50.00
Daniel Rymarz $50.00
Sharon Shamin $50.00
Martha Happ $50.00
James Watson, DDS $40.00
James Rathbun $35.00
Gregory Merz $35.00
Willard Sims $35.00
Joe Hajek $25.00
Bradley` Trescott $25.00
Jason Habedank $25.00
Mary Hamilton $25.00
David McElligott $25.00
Lesley Toops $25.00
Keith Oxby $25.00
Scott Alexander $25.00
Kelly Barnard $25.00
Jonna Baumgardner $25.00
Lisa Tarman $25.00
Kevin Fisher $25.00
Frank Riha $25.00
Steven Davis $25.00
Michael Peterson $25.00
Travis Laws $25.00
Cathy Fancher $25.00
Clara Schaefer $25.00
Kimberly Mayden $25.00
Stephen Quinn $25.00
Rodney Rocha $25.00
William Taylor $25.00
Frederick Baumeister... $25.00
Barbara Mulley $25.00
Gary Blechle $25.00
Michael Tuohey $25.00
Connie Thomas $25.00
Ruthellen Osherow $25.00
Cecil Berryman $20.00
Victor Pereda $15.00
Donna Reese $10.00
Stan Renfro $10.00
James Pona $10.00
Lynette Valentine $10.00
Herbert Smith $10.00
Anonymous $5.00
Otto
Unity Sunday School ...

Supporter Comments

"Chris, my cousin Stan had Lukemia but survived and my friend Sarah has it and is getting chemo. Thank you for doing this."
Anonymous user
Sat Feb 11 05:11:36 EST 2012
"Chris, I'm saddened to hear of your wife's passing. We regularly give to LLS and are honored to give in my oldest son's name. Payden (15) is a year and a half into his treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma and all reports are that he is clear of his cancer at this point. I hope that you reach your goal and thanks for reaching out. Bill"
William Taylor
Tue Feb 14 09:31:03 EST 2012
"Chris - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but what a wonderful way to honor Michelle and her sister's memory! Good luck in the event! Cassandra"
Cassandra Sanford
Wed Feb 22 03:24:40 EST 2012
"Thanks for your efforts Chris. Best wishes on your ride!"
Willard Sims
Tue Mar 13 01:55:34 EDT 2012
"My teenage daughter's friend was diagnosed with leukemia this past winter and now my uncle is battling cancer for the second time. Thank you, Chris, for your efforts."
Kerry Vinson
Fri Mar 16 02:04:12 EDT 2012
"Chris, It is an honor to support you in this worthwhile cause. Best of luck in reaching your goal. "
Lisa Tarman
Mon Mar 19 02:39:40 EDT 2012
"In memory of Tranette's mother Patricia Steinly and her cousin Mavrick Veal, both lost to leukemia."
Andrew Rose
Fri Mar 23 09:01:11 EDT 2012
"Hi Chris. This is a great thing your doing. I hope all is well, and that this small donation may help with the bigger cause. Good luck in the event. Brad"
Bradley` Trescott
Thu May 31 01:16:22 EDT 2012