My Fundraising Page

THANK YOU!!

Believe it or not, I'm writing to announce to you that I've reached the end of my training. This time next week, I'll be in Austin, Texas preparing for my first triathlon. I want to thank EVERYONE who's helped with my fundraising project. Your donations and words of encouragement were really helpful, especially during those moments when I considered packing it in and dropping out.


I'm still amazed at how quickly time flew by. Five and a half months ago, I couldn't make the 3.35 miles around Prospect Park without begging (in my head) that we stop for some water or beer or juice. Today, I still need to slow it down from time to time, but the pauses are few and far between. Last week, I completed a 1-mile swim for the second time in 6 weeks. THAT was a major accomplishment, probably my biggest when you consider I went into this barely knowing how to swim.


I'd be remiss if I didn't mention to you that my final fundraising deadline is JUNE 10th. You guys donated an amazing $2,600 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. That's $2,600 towards finding a cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myloma. As a team, we were able to raise close to $130,000.00. If there's anyone out there who hasn't had a chance to donate , or knows someone who may be willing to make a donation, there's still time to help out.


Again, thank you for your donations and uplifting words. Thank you for sitting through these blogs and taking a few minutes of your day to read them. I've already got my eye on two more races over the summer, so my triathlon experience won't stop after Texas. See you in Prospect Park on a weekend morning-my second home!!


Lamar Hughes

Last Edited on: 05/16/2009

12 comments

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    "Good luck!"
     

    Save The Legs!!!

    Thu Nov 13 07:48:52 EST 2008

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    "Would it inspire you to know that three years in a row the kids & old ladies @ 118 ran the L'eggs 10K mini-marathon in Central Park in under 2 hours? You can do it. Yes you can."
     

    Sandy Williams

    Wed Nov 26 07:12:48 EST 2008

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    "We support you and your cause. You are an inspiration. You can do it!"
     

    Suzette & Greg Thompson

    Fri Dec 26 09:25:08 EST 2008

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    "With Love"
     

    wifey

    Wed Dec 31 02:19:22 EST 2008

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    "Keep up the good work Lamar!"
     

    Jennifer Chan

    Mon Mar 02 03:34:48 EST 2009

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    "Keep persevering and doing your thing Lamar. You're going to do well."
     

    Ricky Noel

    Wed Apr 15 01:37:59 EDT 2009

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    "Good Luck Lamar- hope the wetsuit helps!"
     

    Laurie Jackson

    Sun Apr 19 12:36:15 EDT 2009

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    "Yo Lamar: My Grandfather Stewart (I never got the chance to meet him) died of Acute Leukemia at the VERY YOUNG age of 45. Great cause to race for. Swim like Phelps, bike like Armstrong, and run like you've been training in Nairobi. I'm registered for two tris this year...not for a cause, just to endure some pain and get my a$$ in better shape. Do it big playa! Hello to the missus... "
     

    Matthew Stewart

    Sun Apr 19 10:30:31 EDT 2009

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    "Best of luck to you Lamar!!!"
     

    Ann Thomas

    Fri Apr 24 05:07:44 EDT 2009

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    "Good Luck ;-)"
     

    From Angel, Lucy & Isabella Perez

    Sat Apr 25 10:32:01 EDT 2009

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    " Good work, you've made us proud!!"
     

    Carl & Joan Thompson

    Sat May 23 09:12:07 EDT 2009

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    "You ROCKED the race for this great cause...here's towards your fundraising goal...Ann and Peter"
     

    Ann and Peter

    Wed Jun 03 08:30:28 EDT 2009

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $3,737.00 | Goal: $4,500.00
 
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My Thanks To

Carl & Joan Thompson $200.00
Ann and Peter $100.00
Tom Clerc $100.00
DSB Plus $100.00
Oscar Holt III $100.00
Tracy & Herbert Samuels $50.00
Merlin Nyberg $50.00
Evelyn Wellman $50.00
Gary Wanerka $50.00
Christie Holder $50.00
Corinne Hulse $50.00
Clip Joint $25.00
John Vincent $25.00
Robert Bettenhausen $25.00
Thomas Dibbern $25.00
Thomas Dibbern $25.00
Carol Burnett $25.00
Damaris Rodriguez $25.00
DAVID BOUTTE $25.00
George Williams $20.00
Willis Driewer $20.00
Peter Varga $18.00
Oswald Stubbs $15.00
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