My Fundraising Page

May 26, 2011

Racing to Save Lives


Welcome to my Team In Training home page. Thanks for visiting!


I'm training to participate in the Denver Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT). TNT is a fundraising program that benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Each year, they train 35,000+ runners, walkers, cyclists and triathletes for the event of their choice (marathon, ½ marathon, century bike ride or triathlon). The group has excellent coaches who provide a daily training schedule, advise on gear and nutrition, organize group runs, offer track workouts and keep the motivation level up with regular communication.


In return for their training and support, I have pledged to raise money to help fund research and support for blood cancer patients and their families. I have personally committed to raise $2,000 prior to the Denver Rock n Roll half Marathon on October 9!


Here are some facts about the diseases and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), who will benefit from my fundraising:

  • LLS’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
  • Leukemia is the number one disease killer of children, yet it affects 10 times as many adults!
  • Every week 2,200 new people are diagnosed. In that same time frame, 1,050 patients lose their hard fought battle.
  • Research sponsored by LLS has been the catalyst for the effective treatment of Hodgkin’s disease, lymphomas, and breast and lung cancer.
  • Money Magazine has rated the society as one of the top ten charities in the US because more than 75% of the funds spent by the Society go directly to benefit research and patient services!

Please help support me in this challenge by contributing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! No donation is too big or too small (not even $1), and they are all 100% tax deductible!


If day one of my training is any indication, getting across the finish line is, for me, quite a personal challenge (let’s be honest, I have NEVER been a runner); however, my personal challenge is certainly nothing compared to what these patients face everyday. I cannot make it without your enthusiasm, caring and financial support!


You can track my training progress on my blog at:

http://christiecotter.blogspot.com/


Please also keep in mind that many corporations have matching programs and will match any donation you provide. It’s an easy way to double your contribution! :]


Thank you in advance for your consideration in supporting me in this effort. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me, or check out the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society web page at www.lls.org.


Thanks,

Christie :]


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

"Good luck and what a nice thing to do."
Lonnie Strickland
Fri May 13 03:29:33 EDT 2011
"Thanks for doing this Christie! Boeing matches 100% and I will put the gift match info in this morning. Have Fun!"
Rich and Clay Heilman
Mon Jun 6 10:29:27 EDT 2011

My Fundraising Total

120%
120 %

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

Dr Loys Nunez $300.00
Clement Cotter $250.00
Matthew Cotter $250.00
Donna Rucks $200.00
Diane Beam $200.00
$150.00
$150.00
Deborah Verderaime $100.00
Rich and Clay Heilma... $100.00
Debroah Verderaime $100.00
Mary David $75.00
Shawn Hunton $75.00
Chris Thornton $55.00
Bob Schreiber $50.00
John Gartner $50.00
Christie Cotter $50.00
Christie Cotter $50.00
Claylia LeBlanc $50.00
$50.00
Nadene Hilton, Jr $30.00
Steva Gay $25.00
Alison Block $25.00
Michelle Parvinrouh $25.00
Laurie LaBlanc $10.00
Lonnie Strickland

Supporter Comments

"Good luck and what a nice thing to do."
Lonnie Strickland
Fri May 13 03:29:33 EDT 2011
"Thanks for doing this Christie! Boeing matches 100% and I will put the gift match info in this morning. Have Fun!"
Rich and Clay Heilman
Mon Jun 6 10:29:27 EDT 2011