My Fundraising Page

Jul 19, 2010

Racing to Save Lives

Follow my journey: http://trainingwithpurpose-jess.blogspot.com/

Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

I'm training to participate in the Denver Half Marathon n October 17, 2010 as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!

As most of you know I've been running for about 10 years and have completed 7 marathons and many half marathons. I decided this year that I wanted to change the focus of my running so that it wasn't just about personal goals, but instead makes a difference in the lives of others. I also needed a little extra motivation, since my four-legged motivation, Sydney, is out of commission while she recovers from surgery for a torn Biceps Tendon. I have several friends who have trained and run with TNT and have had AMAZING experiences. So for me the choice to run with TNT was easy. I can do something I love, running, with a purpose: to raise funds for and awareness about LLS.

In addition, my dear friend Kay Kay's dad was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and is currently underging treatment AND my mom's cousin was also recently diagnosed with Lymphoma and is undergoing treatment. So for me there is a very real, personal connection and purpose in raising money so that LLS can continue to do the good research that they do. The photo below, my mom's cousin Pat (I don't know the family tree well enough to know what relation that is to me - my cousin as well) - my Honoree for this race and this effort!

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission. No donation is too small!

I hope you will visit this page often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!

Comment

"Please make sure that we are not put on any call or email lists"

Sid

Mon May 24 12:02:52 EDT 2010

"Good luck & have fun!"

Erin & Andrew Slife

Thu Jun 3 04:31:37 EDT 2010

"Happy racing Jessica! Hope you're doing well."

Julie Ditter

Sat Jun 5 11:38:36 EDT 2010

"So proud of you! Great way to do two things you love at once. Your are brilliant!"

Karen, Larry, Jennie and Eleanor

Sat Jun 12 02:19:51 EDT 2010

"Great work and good luck!"

Chad & Amy Nitta

Thu Jun 17 12:45:24 EDT 2010

"Go Jessica! You're awesome and your efforts mean so much to many people. "

Nathan Eberhart

Sun Jul 4 01:08:49 EDT 2010

"Thanks for raising money for Multiple Myeloma Research Jess! You rock!"

Kay-Kay

Mon Jul 19 06:04:46 EDT 2010

"So excited about all the great donations! You are making an amazing contribution, girlfriend!"

MKR

Sat Jul 31 08:37:43 EDT 2010

"I am so proud of you! You go girl!"

Jill Brady

Tue Aug 24 01:09:01 EDT 2010

"So proud! Keep up the great work."

Sierra Fleenor

Mon Sep 6 10:00:52 EDT 2010

	$150.00
Philip Goulding	$100.00
Kay-Kay	$100.00
Nancy Ulin	$100.00
Amy Gill	$100.00
Suszi & Andy McF...	$100.00
Karen, Larry, Jennie...	$100.00
Cindy Christensen	$100.00
Harold, Marcia, Becc...	$100.00
Julie Davis	$60.00
Michael Larkins	$50.00
Jerald Brown	$50.00
Karen & Michael ...	$50.00
Dena and Paul Fisher...	$50.00
Chad & Amy Nitta...	$50.00
Joan & Dave Frie...	$50.00
Henry and Inga Lurie...	$50.00
John Chalik	$50.00
Kathy Gottfried	$50.00
Leslie Braat	$50.00
Ryan and Christy Ko...	$50.00
Brevin Bourassa	$50.00
Lauren Schlezinger	$50.00
Eleanor Coriell	$50.00
Margo McCoy Howe	$50.00
Shannon Rowe	$50.00
bruce jones	$50.00
Mathew Williams	$40.00
Jill Brady	$35.00
Julia Soriero Florio...	$30.00
Richard Wood	$30.00
Karen Hunt	$30.00
Daria Parker	$30.00
Bob Akers	$25.00
Jeanne Golding	$25.00
Josh Dietrich	$25.00
Ricky Mott	$25.00
Linda Seaman	$25.00
Heather Martens	$25.00
Bunny Jaffe	$25.00
Julie Ditter	$25.00
Susan Hunt	$20.00
Carlos Jimenez	$20.00
Robert Scherer	$15.00
Melissa Lustig	$15.00
Elaine Pepperman	$15.00
Teresa Schmitt	$15.00
	$10.00
Sierra Fleenor	$10.00
MKR	$10.00
Nadine Hensler	$10.00
Julie Lindsey	$10.00
mom & dad
Delly and Peter
Stefan, Jen, Katie &...
Nathan Eberhart
Kelly Banet
Erin & Andrew Sl...
Alyssa McClurg
Clarissa Hobson
Sid

"Please make sure that we are not put on any call or email lists"

Sid

Mon May 24 12:02:52 EDT 2010

"Good luck & have fun!"

Erin & Andrew Slife

Thu Jun 3 04:31:37 EDT 2010

"Happy racing Jessica! Hope you're doing well."

Julie Ditter

Sat Jun 5 11:38:36 EDT 2010

"So proud of you! Great way to do two things you love at once. Your are brilliant!"

Karen, Larry, Jennie and Eleanor

Sat Jun 12 02:19:51 EDT 2010

"Great work and good luck!"

Chad & Amy Nitta

Thu Jun 17 12:45:24 EDT 2010

"Go Jessica! You're awesome and your efforts mean so much to many people. "

Nathan Eberhart

Sun Jul 4 01:08:49 EDT 2010

"Thanks for raising money for Multiple Myeloma Research Jess! You rock!"

Kay-Kay

Mon Jul 19 06:04:46 EDT 2010

"So excited about all the great donations! You are making an amazing contribution, girlfriend!"

MKR

Sat Jul 31 08:37:43 EDT 2010

"I am so proud of you! You go girl!"

Jill Brady

Tue Aug 24 01:09:01 EDT 2010

"So proud! Keep up the great work."

Sierra Fleenor

Mon Sep 6 10:00:52 EDT 2010

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions.