Golden Year, 26.2 Karat Mission

Sep 05, 2012

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I Did It! NYC Marathon in 4:27:05!


This is a HUGE THANK-YOU to all my friends and loved ones who provided so much support and inspiration in my six months of training prior to the marathon. With your invaluable help, I really made the first half of my "Golden" year just that -- by knocking out the NYC Marathon in under four and a half hours, one step along the way toward becoming the person I want to be. And that person has now run a marathon... and with your help, raised a buttload of money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society along the way!


See, I trained as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. We all raised funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I did it to tribute to all individuals who are battling cancers, and in memory of my cousin Lynn, who left us too soon in December of 2007. These people are the real heroes on our team, and your support helps us cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!


Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission (and my own!). And thank you all for the amazing support you give me all year 'round. I am truly blessed.



HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Make a Donation

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Supporter Comments

"go for the gold, mr. met!"
Emma Rivera
Wed Jun 17 02:23:49 EDT 2009
"Heck of a self-challenge. We will, as always, be (at least figuratively) the supportive "wind at your back" as you train and then--on November 1st--from the moment you take your first steps on the Verrazano Bridge until you cross the finish line in Central Park. "
Mom and Dad (Donna and David)
Thu Jun 18 11:55:54 EDT 2009
"I wish it was more . . . I admire your will, stamina, and passion! "
Benjamin Ptashinsky
Fri Jul 17 12:09:01 EDT 2009
"Thanks for running in honor of my mom. It means a lot to me. She also would have been happy to support you. Good luck, don't break a leg :-)"
Alex Mandel
Fri Jul 17 04:37:33 EDT 2009
"I'm proud of you for doing this!"
Nanni (aka Miriam Berliner)
Fri Jul 17 08:15:27 EDT 2009
"Rob I am your new friend from SC. My 7 yr old granddaughter is fighting LLS. She is getting her monthly infusion as we speak. Good luck! and thank you!! bobbie"
Bobbie Davis
Tue Jul 21 09:59:44 EDT 2009
"Good for you Rob! I hope you meet your goal. Enjoyed meeting you in NY City. Emily from S. C."
Emily Carpenter
Tue Jul 21 07:40:45 EDT 2009
"I'm with you every step, Robby ... at least spiritually. Kol hakavod! - Corey"
Corey Friedlander
Wed Oct 14 12:53:14 EDT 2009
"So proud of you!"
Debra Berliner
Wed Oct 14 01:06:02 EDT 2009
"You will be great! Just remember, your first marathon you only do once enjoy it!"
Tiffany Westlie
Sat Oct 17 05:11:55 EDT 2009
"Hail to Purple, hail to White... Keep your shoes tied and have a great run!!"
Tom Aulino
Sun Oct 18 07:54:27 EDT 2009
"For Amanda Hanlon who, a short time ago, at 15 months old, began her battle w/childhood Leukemia. Thanks Robby. Diane"
Diane Steinfink
Wed Oct 28 07:26:28 EDT 2009
"Here's to your Golden Year and a cause that's close to my heart! Yo go, Robert! Yours truly, Laura Lynn"
Laura Lynn MacDonald
Sun Nov 1 10:17:04 EST 2009
"I'm so proud of you!! "
McK
Sun Nov 1 10:18:05 EST 2009
"Good luck with the marathon! We're proud of you!"
Randi Zuckerberg & Brent Tworetzky
Sun Nov 1 02:46:27 EST 2009

My Fundraising Total

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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.

In Memory of

Dr. Lynn Mandel

My Thanks To

Matthew Mandel
Mom and Dad (Donna a...
Edwin Pear
Andy Jones
Alex Mandel
Merle Hugon
Stephen Zizmor
Robert Berliner
Martin Edelman
Gloria Israel
Laura Lynn MacDonald...
julie Bell
Christopher Sanderso...
David Skeist
Corey Friedlander
Lauren Berliner
Kate Sprance
Bruce Wilson
Jay Hyne
Jonathan Wexler
Alexi Melvin
Emma Rivera
Emma Rivera
Craig Wroe
Alison Preece
Debra Berliner
Evan Provisor
Kevin Johnson
B.T. Whitehill
Emma Rivera
Karen Summerton
Carole & Ira J. ...
Irene Ross
McK
Sally Steinberg-Bren...
Martin Vidnovic
Tiffany Westlie
Allison Darrow
Sarah Vann Bonds
Kathleen Winn
MB Gombola
Emma Rivera
Nathan Henninger
Stevie Boothe
Kelly McCormick
Benjamin Ptashinsky
Miranda Wilson
Stephanie Layton
Justin Huff
Ashley Grombol
Alexi Melvin
Lee Miller
Rebecca Miller
Kathleen Shawger
Elizabeth Fox
Molly Laurel
Colleen Caul
Cole Pederson
Tom Aulino
Adam Bertocci
Heather Rogers
Lee Miller
Elissa Stecker
Nick Leonard
Alissa Dumsch
Megan Sass
Scott Sussman
Kristin Chebra
Sarah Masse
Randi Zuckerberg &am...
Bob Torres
Emily Carpenter
Bobbie Davis
Diane Steinfink
Nanni (aka Miriam Be...

Supporter Comments

"go for the gold, mr. met!"
Emma Rivera
Wed Jun 17 02:23:49 EDT 2009
"Heck of a self-challenge. We will, as always, be (at least figuratively) the supportive "wind at your back" as you train and then--on November 1st--from the moment you take your first steps on the Verrazano Bridge until you cross the finish line in Central Park. "
Mom and Dad (Donna and David)
Thu Jun 18 11:55:54 EDT 2009
"I wish it was more . . . I admire your will, stamina, and passion! "
Benjamin Ptashinsky
Fri Jul 17 12:09:01 EDT 2009
"Thanks for running in honor of my mom. It means a lot to me. She also would have been happy to support you. Good luck, don't break a leg :-)"
Alex Mandel
Fri Jul 17 04:37:33 EDT 2009
"I'm proud of you for doing this!"
Nanni (aka Miriam Berliner)
Fri Jul 17 08:15:27 EDT 2009
"Rob I am your new friend from SC. My 7 yr old granddaughter is fighting LLS. She is getting her monthly infusion as we speak. Good luck! and thank you!! bobbie"
Bobbie Davis
Tue Jul 21 09:59:44 EDT 2009
"Good for you Rob! I hope you meet your goal. Enjoyed meeting you in NY City. Emily from S. C."
Emily Carpenter
Tue Jul 21 07:40:45 EDT 2009
"I'm with you every step, Robby ... at least spiritually. Kol hakavod! - Corey"
Corey Friedlander
Wed Oct 14 12:53:14 EDT 2009
"So proud of you!"
Debra Berliner
Wed Oct 14 01:06:02 EDT 2009
"You will be great! Just remember, your first marathon you only do once enjoy it!"
Tiffany Westlie
Sat Oct 17 05:11:55 EDT 2009
"Hail to Purple, hail to White... Keep your shoes tied and have a great run!!"
Tom Aulino
Sun Oct 18 07:54:27 EDT 2009
"For Amanda Hanlon who, a short time ago, at 15 months old, began her battle w/childhood Leukemia. Thanks Robby. Diane"
Diane Steinfink
Wed Oct 28 07:26:28 EDT 2009
"Here's to your Golden Year and a cause that's close to my heart! Yo go, Robert! Yours truly, Laura Lynn"
Laura Lynn MacDonald
Sun Nov 1 10:17:04 EST 2009
"I'm so proud of you!! "
McK
Sun Nov 1 10:18:05 EST 2009
"Good luck with the marathon! We're proud of you!"
Randi Zuckerberg & Brent Tworetzky
Sun Nov 1 02:46:27 EST 2009