I run for Allie

Aug 22, 2011

Running for Allie



If you are checking back on this page - I finished my half marathon in 2:23 which considering the hills of San Fran, was great for me. I will follow up with a letter to all that supported me, but wanted you to know it was an incredible experience.



Welcome to my Team In Training home page.



I am running in memory of Allie my sweet granddaughter and in honor of my dear friend Joe. This fight to cure leukemia is important to me. Losing Allie before she was 9 months old continues to be a "life changing" time for me. From the moment she was diagnosed, I decided to honor Allie everyday. I also want to honor Joe. Joe was diagnosed with Lymphoma this year. Joe is so positive he will beat this disease, all of us around him feel the same way. Joe has just completed all of his chemo treatments and has received word that he is in remission. I am running for all children and adults suffering from blood cancer. Too many are losing the battle and we must find a cure. If you doubt the benefits of your donation, please know that when Allie passed away in 2004, she was one of 7 people to lose their battle within the same hour. Today, only 6 people lose the battle each hour, meaning 1 more person is surviving every hour and this is only because of the research allowed by your generous donation.



I have joined Team in Training, a nationwide effort to raise money and awareness to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am training to run Nike's Womens Half Marathon in San Francisco on October 19, 2008. I must raise $3,900 to participate in this event.



If you would like to join me and the many others who are raising funds for research, please donate to this site or mail your contribution to me at my address - 2520 Wabash Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76109.



Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission. NO DONATION IS TOO GREAT OR TOO SMALL, every contribution gets us closer to finding a cure.



I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support! Allie's Nana

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

"Such a wonderful thing you are doing. I followed Allie's story and her heartbreaking but brave journey. That sweet baby girl remains in my heart and I will never forget her!"
Heather Allison
Fri May 9 01:47:03 EDT 2008
"Happy Mothers Day to an obviously fantastic Nana. "
Deidra LaCroix
Sat May 10 08:54:07 EDT 2008
"You must be a wonderful person to run for an important cause and in memory of Allie! I followed Allie's story and fell in love with her from Jenny's postings and she will always remain in my heart."
Kathryn Quist
Sat May 10 05:09:03 EDT 2008
"What you are doing is AMAZING!!!"
Galit Ben-Joseph
Mon May 12 10:26:45 EDT 2008
"Frances, I'll be running with you in spirit for our beautiful grandbaby! Good luck and God Bless. Sharon"
Sharon Lawson
Tue May 13 05:58:49 EDT 2008
"I think you're doing an amazing job of honoring Allie. God bless you on this journey!!"
Kristi Smith
Tue May 13 08:38:46 EDT 2008
"Frances - I am so proud to call you my friend. We have been through a lot together and I want you to know that I will always be here to support you. You are a wonderful person. - Kathy Geoffrion"
Kathy Geoffrion
Mon May 19 04:54:08 EDT 2008
"Frances - what a great organization to support!"
Linda Wilburn
Wed May 21 06:02:40 EDT 2008
"Run girl Run!"
Dana Eisenberg
Tue May 27 08:53:40 EDT 2008
"Good luck in raising enough to meet your goal- and go beyond!!!"
Holly Holcomb
Thu May 29 05:29:58 EDT 2008
"You are an amazing Nana, mom and friend!! Good luck to you as you run in sweet Baby Allie's honor! You rock! Kim"
Kim Flood
Mon Jun 16 11:04:07 EDT 2008
"You are such an inspiration! Good Luck on your run."
Kellie Mayhew
Fri Jun 20 10:55:04 EDT 2008
"Go girl! I know this is a piece of cake for you!"
Susan Pohl
Mon Jun 23 05:10:11 EDT 2008
"Great work Frances. "
Pennie Blossom
Mon Jul 7 11:46:34 EDT 2008
"Sweet Friend, I am proud of you and your dedication to helping to find a cure for this disease. Love you so much"
Sherry Williams
Fri Jul 11 12:57:56 EDT 2008

My Fundraising Total

124%
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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

Kim Flood $500.00
Jennifer Watson $250.00
Frances Broussard $150.00
Tom Harris $100.00
Sondie Stogsdill $100.00

Supporter Comments

"Such a wonderful thing you are doing. I followed Allie's story and her heartbreaking but brave journey. That sweet baby girl remains in my heart and I will never forget her!"
Heather Allison
Fri May 9 01:47:03 EDT 2008
"Happy Mothers Day to an obviously fantastic Nana. "
Deidra LaCroix
Sat May 10 08:54:07 EDT 2008
"You must be a wonderful person to run for an important cause and in memory of Allie! I followed Allie's story and fell in love with her from Jenny's postings and she will always remain in my heart."
Kathryn Quist
Sat May 10 05:09:03 EDT 2008
"What you are doing is AMAZING!!!"
Galit Ben-Joseph
Mon May 12 10:26:45 EDT 2008
"Frances, I'll be running with you in spirit for our beautiful grandbaby! Good luck and God Bless. Sharon"
Sharon Lawson
Tue May 13 05:58:49 EDT 2008
"I think you're doing an amazing job of honoring Allie. God bless you on this journey!!"
Kristi Smith
Tue May 13 08:38:46 EDT 2008
"Frances - I am so proud to call you my friend. We have been through a lot together and I want you to know that I will always be here to support you. You are a wonderful person. - Kathy Geoffrion"
Kathy Geoffrion
Mon May 19 04:54:08 EDT 2008
"Frances - what a great organization to support!"
Linda Wilburn
Wed May 21 06:02:40 EDT 2008
"Run girl Run!"
Dana Eisenberg
Tue May 27 08:53:40 EDT 2008
"Good luck in raising enough to meet your goal- and go beyond!!!"
Holly Holcomb
Thu May 29 05:29:58 EDT 2008
"You are an amazing Nana, mom and friend!! Good luck to you as you run in sweet Baby Allie's honor! You rock! Kim"
Kim Flood
Mon Jun 16 11:04:07 EDT 2008
"You are such an inspiration! Good Luck on your run."
Kellie Mayhew
Fri Jun 20 10:55:04 EDT 2008
"Go girl! I know this is a piece of cake for you!"
Susan Pohl
Mon Jun 23 05:10:11 EDT 2008
"Great work Frances. "
Pennie Blossom
Mon Jul 7 11:46:34 EDT 2008
"Sweet Friend, I am proud of you and your dedication to helping to find a cure for this disease. Love you so much"
Sherry Williams
Fri Jul 11 12:57:56 EDT 2008