Racing to Save Lives

"Dave's Journey to the Marine Corps Marathon"

March 2009 - October 24, 2009

Dave Johnson (Basic Information):

I'm training to participate in an endurance event 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!

My Background:

Currently, I am an Environmental Engineer in Columbia, SC. I have obtained a degree in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University with a minor in Microbiology. I have lived in Columbia for a little over 3 years now and I am an avid participate in the kickball and soccer leagues around the area.

In my spare time, I enjoy unwinding with a good book, especially a work of science fiction, or working on one of my various websites.

My Progress:(Updated 9/30/2009)

Training has taken a step back in the priority list in order to finish up the fundraising but only slightly. Just last week I hit the 20 mile marker with plans to do it again this week. (Hopefully finishing it a little faster than the 4.5 hours it took the first time.) Thus far I have logged 350+ miles since May 16th, 2009.

Recent Comments: (Updated 9/30/2009)

The fundraising is essentially complete! Even though I am about $300 dollars short of my goal, I have managed to raise $3700 during a very rough economical situation. A number that 6 months ago, I had very little clue and exceptation of reaching. Thanks to all of you who made it possible.

Operation: Combat Leukemia

This was designed as an online 24-hour donation drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The primary goal of this event is to raise at least $500 dollars through this page on Thursday, August 20th. All participates were asked to donate a minimum of $5. Donations for this online drive were $727 from online donations, $100 from company matching, and $115 from personal checks, resulting in a grand total of $942 for the day! Thanks to everyone who participated. This event pushed the grand Total over $2000, surpassing the 50% mark of Dave's goal!!!

Bacchus Merriment (Social Event): Saturday, September 12th

A night of Bacchus Merriment (Wine Tasting and Celebration) will be held Saturday, September 12th in Cayce, SC. Libations will be offered. Cost per person is $25. All proceeds will be donated to this fundraising page. Please RSVP by Sept. 6th. (803) 454-9801

Update 9/14/2009: The event was a success! $500 was raised!!!

Cookout For Cancer (@ SCDHEC):

On Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 at the Simms/Aycock Building's Picnic Shelter (2600 Bull Street) over 100 people attended the Cookout For Cancer. The Participates had the option between hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers to go along with their choice of chips and a drink for only $5! There was also a bake sale for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Thanks to all the food donations, Dave was able to make a donation of $700 to LLS the following morning! Thanks to everyone who made this event possible.

Donations:

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission. All donations are tax deductible. Please check with your employer, some companies will double all donations donated to a nonprofit organization.

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