My Fundraising Page

Sep 17, 2012

I am running the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco with Team in Training on October 14, 2012, and I am so excited!


Wait a minute...

Didn't I once say I would never run a full marathon? (yes)

Didn't I also say that training for an endurance event and raising money at the same time (while working full time and raising a family) was one of the hardest things I have ever done, and wasn't sure if I could EVER do it again? (yes)

Didn't I once say that I was so over committed that I probably needed an intervention? (yes)

And didn't my family threaten to disown me last time? (also, yes)


Okay, don't tell anyone, but I am doing it again.

Why, you may ask?


I am doing this because every four minutes, someone new is diagnosed with a blood cancer, and every 10 minutes, someone else loses their battle with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. I am doing this because leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children under the age of 20. I am doing this for my friends Kim and Rick, who are both in remission, but also for others, like Ken, Kyle, and Jen, who have unfortunately lost their brave fight with blood cancers. I am doing this because every dollar raised gets us one step closer to a cure for blood cancers. And finally, because a cure for blood cancer could mean a cure for ALL CANCER.


Just to put this in perspective, I am not a fast runner (I am a solid medium speed), so it will probably take me about 5 hours to run 26.2 miles. In this time, 75 people will have been newly diagnosed with a blood cancer, and 30 people will have lost their fight. That fact alone is enough to get me off the couch.


I am also doing this because, a full marathon is on my "bucket list" and I am turning 40 this year. There is no time like the present, right?

And finally, The Nike Women's Marathon is run in San Francisco, and there is no big medal on a ribbon at the end. No, my friends, the bling for this event is a necklace, specially designed by Tiffany and Co. and given to me by a handsome guy in a tuxedo. So if I was going to run the full 26.2 anyway, I might as well get a little something for my jewelry box (and some eye candy, too).


But… I can’t do it without your help. Please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal. You can donate in two ways.


  • You can quickly and securely donate by using your credit card on this web page.
  • You can also donate by check: donations made by check should be made payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and mailed to me:

Leanne Welch, c/o RW3 Inc.

1730 S. Federal Hwy #290

Delray Beach, FL 33483


By participating in this event with Team in Training, I will train with a coach whose job is to make sure I finish the run strong and healthy. I also will have the support of the staff at the local LLS office; they will take care of my travel arrangements such as transportation, lodging, and event registration. All I have to do is show up, put on my shoes, and raise a few dollars for a GREAT CAUSE! Who's with me?


I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress.

Thanks for your support!

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Supporter Comments

"Happy 40th Birthday! Love you!"
The Fried Family
Wed May 23 12:19:40 EDT 2012
"Give it a good run! Love you"
Aunt Marge & Uncle Howard
Fri May 25 04:27:38 EDT 2012
"You go girl! "
Aunt Gen & Uncle Richie
Tue May 29 03:31:40 EDT 2012
"Go Leanne! You are an inspiration to us all! Good luck, Steph, Frank, Grace & Graham"
Stephanie Garriel
Fri Jun 1 10:06:34 EDT 2012
"GO TEAM"
Donna Schaneen
Wed Aug 15 01:00:22 EDT 2012
"For the Improv Fundraiser"
Terri Guyett
Fri Aug 31 03:18:38 EDT 2012
"Good luck Leanne!!!!"
Erica Triola
Mon Sep 10 01:46:31 EDT 2012
"From Danny, Jackie, and Andy"
David Gibson
Tue Sep 11 11:23:36 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

101%
101 %

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

Uptown Art Uncorked
Premier Jewelry Fund...
Susan Scibelli
Garage Sale
Winifred Atkinson
randi shane
David Vanderlaan
The Fried Family
David Gibson
ERM Candy Sales
Julie Bishop
Lee Hefty
Joseph Scibelli
ERM candy sales
Greg Grout
Amanda Allen
Kirk Bell
lee ann dauito
George Smith
Mark and Andrea Pipk...
debbie dingle
Micki Gibson
Kelly Ramsay
Aunt Marge & Unc...
Leanne S Welch
Frank Herrera
Terri Guyett
Robert Kraus
Dan Nadel
ERM candy sales
George Fritz
Barbara Bell
LINA SOSA
Vivian Pelletier
Susan Fried
Kris Melvin
Donna Schaneen
Raffle tickets
Aunt Gen & Uncle...
Stephanie Garriel
Erica Triola

Supporter Comments

"Happy 40th Birthday! Love you!"
The Fried Family
Wed May 23 12:19:40 EDT 2012
"Give it a good run! Love you"
Aunt Marge & Uncle Howard
Fri May 25 04:27:38 EDT 2012
"You go girl! "
Aunt Gen & Uncle Richie
Tue May 29 03:31:40 EDT 2012
"Go Leanne! You are an inspiration to us all! Good luck, Steph, Frank, Grace & Graham"
Stephanie Garriel
Fri Jun 1 10:06:34 EDT 2012
"GO TEAM"
Donna Schaneen
Wed Aug 15 01:00:22 EDT 2012
"For the Improv Fundraiser"
Terri Guyett
Fri Aug 31 03:18:38 EDT 2012
"Good luck Leanne!!!!"
Erica Triola
Mon Sep 10 01:46:31 EDT 2012
"From Danny, Jackie, and Andy"
David Gibson
Tue Sep 11 11:23:36 EDT 2012