It's more about the mission than the miles...

Mar 18, 2012

How far have we come? How far will I go?

In 2008 we raised an extraordinary $11,895 and then I ran 26.2 miles.

In 2009 we raised an amazing $6,123 and then I swam .9 miles, biked 25 miles and ran 6.2 miles.

That's a total of $18,018 and 58.3 miles (not including all of the training miles!) - all to help in the fight against cancer.

For 2010? How about we try to make it an even $25,000 (or more) and I'll do this:

swim 1.2 miles

bike 56 miles

run 13.1 miles

That's right, I've committed to completing the Wildflower Triathlon again, but this time I'm shooting for the Half Ironman. And all I need from you is a little help.

I'm once again training to participate in an endurance event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training.

In case you hadn't heard, almost one year ago I started working for LLS and Team in Training and I have become even more inspired to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I have met so many wonderful people - wonderful people who have been unfairly touched by cancer. So this one is for all of you, and all of them - those that are winning the battle, and those that have not been so lucky.

Training hasn't been easy. But lately, each time I start to doubt whether or not I'll be able to do this, I remind myself that it's more about the mission than the miles. It's about finding a cure for all cancers. The money you've helped me raise continues to get us closer to the day when permanent remission will be a reality for all those who've been diagnosed.

Rembember, no donation is too small (or too large!) Donate online now or send me an email if you'd rather send a check. kmadison212@mac.com

UPDATE: GOAL!!! We're on our way to 110%

You can check out my training blog at www.swimbikerunkim.com

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

"Go Kim! Now I can eat all the candy I want. Hoorah!"
Laura Schwinder
Tue Oct 27 11:43:42 EDT 2009
"Hey, Kim! I can't make it to the fundraiser, but please enter me for 2 chances to win! Go, Kim, GO!!! :-)"
Crawl, Carol, CRAWL!!!
Mon Dec 7 07:52:33 EST 2009
"Hey Kim, can you put me in for tickets for west side story??? Thanks!!! sorry I cant be there tomorrow, good luck and have fun!! :)"
Lauren Mann
Mon Dec 7 10:13:19 EST 2009
"It's always an honor to support your amazing efforts Kim. All the best for 2010! x Jason Trubitt"
Jason Trubitt
Wed Dec 30 10:14:58 EST 2009
"Thank you for all you do. You are an inspiration. Truely, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you. x Pam"
Pamela Remler
Wed Dec 30 10:30:56 EST 2009
"Kim, I'm so proud of what you're doing. Love, Mom"
Pamela Russell
Thu Dec 31 06:18:52 EST 2009
"Go Kim!"
Trisha Doss
Thu Jan 28 02:35:51 EST 2010
"Good luck in the race - I will be cheering you on long distance!"
Chris Crevier
Fri Jan 29 05:54:34 EST 2010
"Go Kim!! I can't believe you are doing the half!! You are going to be great!"
Maggie Horkey
Tue Feb 23 11:39:44 EST 2010
"Way to work those cat hill repeats last night!! You're awesome."
Pamela Wille
Thu Mar 11 03:05:54 EST 2010
"You inspire and humble me, Kim. Your example truly make me work harder to make a difference."
Brian Myers Cooper
Thu Apr 1 09:44:13 EDT 2010
"Keep going Kim, you are really hitting your stride and making a difference.. Oh My God, Oh My God You Guys! :-)"
Justen M Brosnan
Mon Apr 5 12:21:20 EDT 2010
"Ride on, girl!"
Martin Pakledinaz
Mon Apr 5 08:44:09 EDT 2010
"Kim, Stay on the bike and bless you for leading the way. xx "
Kim Vernace
Mon Apr 5 12:07:30 EDT 2010
"Good luck, Kim! It's amazing what you are doing."
John Robinson
Mon Apr 5 06:34:49 EDT 2010
"Go Kim! Love your dedication!"
Jim Osorno
Sat Apr 10 03:19:49 EDT 2010
"Thank again Kim!!!! Sending lots of love love love & support! Hey, I might even be on the Monterey Peninsula for the event this year! xo - BB"
Bill Burns
Sat Apr 10 09:09:59 EDT 2010
"Go, Kim, go! You inspire me!"
Susan Bolt
Sun Apr 11 07:38:34 EDT 2010
"Hey Tri Girl- Got you to 110% -the way you do everything for everyone 110%+ Love you <3"
Patt J SI TNT
Thu Apr 15 12:23:02 EDT 2010

My Fundraising Total

131%
131 %

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

Broadway Cares/Equit...
Kim Vernace
jerry mitchell
Donald Oberpriller
Stephen Gruse
James Russell
Elizabeth Bilotti
Carol Ingram
Carlos Martinez
Michael Graziano
Nell Benjamin
Tom Viola
Kevin Barry
Jeff Koger
claudia lynch
Nina Lannan
James Maloney
Gregory Jbara
Alex Volckhausen
SUZANNE VELARDO
Pamela Russell
Jason Trubitt
Chad Lewis
Mike Kronenberg
Patt J SI TNT
Kim's Candy Fundrais...
Peter Niessen
Bank of America
Deborah Monk
Lisa Iacucci
Michele Lynch
Mark Dobrow
Caroline Andersen
Valerie Lai
Peter Wolf
Justen M Brosnan
Robert Billig
Jeff Zink
Carolee Edelman
Charles Alterman
Pamela Russell
Trisha Doss
Sheila Speth
Jeff Williams
Pamela Remler
John McDaniel
Jason Bassett
Robert Cox
Janelle Robinson
Kim's Candy Fundrais...
Kim's Candy Fundrais...
Kim's Candy Fundrais...
Kim's Candy Fundrais...
Andrew Feigin
Rose James
R. Keith Bullock
Susan Bolt
Jim Osorno
Robin McGee
Charlene Speyerer
Steve Bratton
Francis Jue
Jim Semmelman
Michelle Abesamis
Dorothy Berloni
Charlene Speyerer
Heather Hach-Hearne
Frank Conway
justen brosnan
patty saccente
clifford schwartz
David Hibbard
Gregory Covert
Maria Feeney
Kristen Dempsey
Dan Coey
Laura Schwinder
Anonymous
Tracy Edwards
Bobby McGuire
Lauren Mann
donna marie cali
Lolly Lou Jacobson
John Robinson
Martin Pakledinaz
Seth Sklar-Heyn
Justin Greer
Bill Burns
Chris Crevier
Brian Myers Cooper
Maggie Horkey
Samantha Mann
Pamela Wille
Crawl, Carol, CRAWL!...

Supporter Comments

"Go Kim! Now I can eat all the candy I want. Hoorah!"
Laura Schwinder
Tue Oct 27 11:43:42 EDT 2009
"Hey, Kim! I can't make it to the fundraiser, but please enter me for 2 chances to win! Go, Kim, GO!!! :-)"
Crawl, Carol, CRAWL!!!
Mon Dec 7 07:52:33 EST 2009
"Hey Kim, can you put me in for tickets for west side story??? Thanks!!! sorry I cant be there tomorrow, good luck and have fun!! :)"
Lauren Mann
Mon Dec 7 10:13:19 EST 2009
"It's always an honor to support your amazing efforts Kim. All the best for 2010! x Jason Trubitt"
Jason Trubitt
Wed Dec 30 10:14:58 EST 2009
"Thank you for all you do. You are an inspiration. Truely, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you. x Pam"
Pamela Remler
Wed Dec 30 10:30:56 EST 2009
"Kim, I'm so proud of what you're doing. Love, Mom"
Pamela Russell
Thu Dec 31 06:18:52 EST 2009
"Go Kim!"
Trisha Doss
Thu Jan 28 02:35:51 EST 2010
"Good luck in the race - I will be cheering you on long distance!"
Chris Crevier
Fri Jan 29 05:54:34 EST 2010
"Go Kim!! I can't believe you are doing the half!! You are going to be great!"
Maggie Horkey
Tue Feb 23 11:39:44 EST 2010
"Way to work those cat hill repeats last night!! You're awesome."
Pamela Wille
Thu Mar 11 03:05:54 EST 2010
"You inspire and humble me, Kim. Your example truly make me work harder to make a difference."
Brian Myers Cooper
Thu Apr 1 09:44:13 EDT 2010
"Keep going Kim, you are really hitting your stride and making a difference.. Oh My God, Oh My God You Guys! :-)"
Justen M Brosnan
Mon Apr 5 12:21:20 EDT 2010
"Ride on, girl!"
Martin Pakledinaz
Mon Apr 5 08:44:09 EDT 2010
"Kim, Stay on the bike and bless you for leading the way. xx "
Kim Vernace
Mon Apr 5 12:07:30 EDT 2010
"Good luck, Kim! It's amazing what you are doing."
John Robinson
Mon Apr 5 06:34:49 EDT 2010
"Go Kim! Love your dedication!"
Jim Osorno
Sat Apr 10 03:19:49 EDT 2010
"Thank again Kim!!!! Sending lots of love love love & support! Hey, I might even be on the Monterey Peninsula for the event this year! xo - BB"
Bill Burns
Sat Apr 10 09:09:59 EDT 2010
"Go, Kim, go! You inspire me!"
Susan Bolt
Sun Apr 11 07:38:34 EDT 2010
"Hey Tri Girl- Got you to 110% -the way you do everything for everyone 110%+ Love you <3"
Patt J SI TNT
Thu Apr 15 12:23:02 EDT 2010