My Fundraising Page

My Fundraising Page
Feb 03, 2009 by Jen Lawrence

Racing to Save Lives.

One Step at a Time.


Welcome to Jen's Team In Training home page!


As the parents of four children under the age of five, including our four-year-old triplets, my husband Charlie and I have our hands extremely full. We often wonder how we could have more time in the day to do things that are important to us ... like eat. Or shower.


Or sleep.


But when our friend Deana Reynolds, a mother to two young sons, was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma and given a grim prognosis, we both felt like we needed to do something to show our support to her, and to the numerous family and friends that have been affected by cancer. Several of our family and friends are waging their cancer battles, still.


But too many others have been lost.


What could we do to help?


What could we do to make a difference?


What could we do other than bake another lasagna and say another prayer for the family?


Ultimately, we decided to carve time out of our busy lives to train for and run the San Diego Rock-N-Roll Marathon on May 31, 2009. This is no small feat considering we are not runners. And we have four small children that we homeschool. And we work. And sometimes we like to eat. And shower.


And sleep.


But by participating in this event, we will be raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So I am asking YOU to help by making a tax-deductible donation to our fundraising campaign.


Even though Charlie and I have both reached our fundraising minimum goals - we are inspired to raise as much money as we can for this important cause.


Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 823,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. We hope that our participation in Team In Training will help bring them hope and support. And it will get us one step to the ultimate finish line ... a cure.


Thank you for your contribution, generosity and well wishes. If you can say a prayer for our friend, Deana, we thank you for that, too.


We wish for you love, peace & good health!!


Charlie & Jen

William, Carolyn, Elizabeth & Henry

http://amazingtrips.blogspot.com/

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Supporter's Comments

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    "Cheering you on from DC!"
     

    Amy Cress

    Fri Feb 06 10:36:56 EST 2009

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    "You can do it, Jen !!"
     

    Jacqueline Sointu

    Fri Feb 06 04:28:56 EST 2009

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    "I read your blog and just wanted to wish you luck! Thanks for doing this!"
     

    Steph A

    Sat Feb 07 11:02:03 EST 2009

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    "Jen - So proud of you guys for undertaking this great feat. Think of Andrea during the race. She is rooting you on from above!! Cousin Sue"
     

    Sue Coleman

    Sat Feb 14 11:49:46 EST 2009

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    "I read your blog and also know Deana from Carolyn's. You can do this."
     

    Lorraine

    Sat Feb 14 08:41:28 EST 2009

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    "Good luck with your training. This is such a great program, and I keep your friend in my thoughts."
     

    Liz J

    Fri Feb 20 06:10:35 EST 2009

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    "From RESOLVE board days "ajdub" You can totally do this!"
     

    Amanda

    Fri Feb 20 08:46:55 EST 2009

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    "I plan this to be the first of many donations."
     

    Jacqui (aka QJ)

    Sat Feb 21 10:18:50 EST 2009

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    "This is my allowance money! I had to work HARD for this money and really hope this works. Michael Jr."
     

    Michael Kebadjian Jr.

    Wed Feb 25 09:46:58 EST 2009

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    "I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I've found you to be so honest and full of integrity. I agree with you so much and appreciate your humility. I am motivated to train for a 10 K run thanks to your blog. I'm sorry to hear your counts have fallen - I find your site so professional and clever. The only thing I can think of is so many people are finding Facebook and it really is a time killer. Karen Powell Germany "
     

    Karen Powell

    Mon Mar 09 04:22:22 EDT 2009

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    "You are an inspiration! As a fellow triplet +1 mom, I am amazed how you and your hubby do this! Please sign me up for the KA give away. I would love to win it for my mom - a stomach cancer survivor! "
     

    Giovanna Hammond - KA

    Mon Mar 16 03:36:46 EDT 2009

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    "I don't need a diaper bag or anything kid related, so please don't waste an entry in the raffle on me. But, after losing my husband to intestinal cancer last year, I do so NEED to help as much as I can to fight cancer of all kinds. I am so proud of Deana and her family for putting up the fight they are just now and am thrilled that she seems to be winning. You, Jen, are a phenomenon. I don't have any children and have trouble getting around to running a 6 mile route once in a while, not to mention training for a marathon. Whew, go for it, girl! And go for it Deana! I am rooting for all of you."
     

    Kathie Erichsen

    Sat Apr 04 11:46:42 EDT 2009

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    "PBK- although if I win, I will have a different shipping address. Thank you so much. What a great contest."
     

    Sheelagh Santoro

    Sat Apr 18 07:32:25 EDT 2009

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    "PBK"
     

    Heather

    Sat Apr 18 07:33:01 EDT 2009

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    "Thanks for all that you are doing!"
     

    IDT

    Mon Apr 20 12:01:21 EDT 2009

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    "Jen -- good luck with the marathon -- you will do great. I love reading your blog. Thank you for inspiring me to do more and be a better person."
     

    Joan Fanning

    Mon Apr 20 12:37:34 EDT 2009

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    "You guys rock! Since you are so awesome at fundraising, you gotta plan for Lavaman next! I (Sylvie) just finished my 1st half marathon yesterday, despite mild case of bronchitus AND sinus infection. Ugh! Keep up the great work! Wish we could be there to cheer you on! xoxoxoxoxo"
     

    Andrew Higgins & Sylvie Bourgeois Higgins

    Mon May 18 11:47:06 EDT 2009

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $3,101.21 | Goal: $1,750.00
 
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My Thanks To

Kathie Erichsen $250.00
John & Candy Rodal $250.00
Joan Fanning $100.00
Tracy Roth $100.00
Stephanie Asheim $100.00
Kathleen Langley $100.00
Karen Powell $100.00
Alice Meredith $100.00
Elizabeth Foley $100.00
Maggie Nixon $100.00
Aunt Grace $100.00
Kelley O'Dell $100.00
Lynn Bartee (Lorie's Mom-... $100.00
The Walkowiak family $51.21
Jill Jones $50.00
Giovanna Hammond - KA $50.00
Lori Korn $50.00
Teresa Reyes $50.00
Melissa Silver $50.00
Sue Coleman $50.00
Steph A $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Tina Bredeson $30.00
Andrew Higgins & Sylvie B... $25.00
Keely Dines- PBK $25.00
Jacqueline BOB Trainer $25.00
Jennifer Potter-Miller $25.00
Sarah Welch $25.00
David Wright $25.00
Jessica Johnson $25.00
Carrie Brannon $25.00
Margaret O'Leary $25.00
Cheri Rouse $25.00
Victoria Bennett $25.00
Luckygirl $25.00
Liz J $25.00
Geena Hansen $25.00
Carrie Gresham $25.00
Leslie Fitzgerald $25.00
Amy Cress $25.00
Jan Lindgren $25.00
Melissa Koch $25.00
karen moden PBK! $20.00
Sadia Rodriguez $20.00
Mandi Calame $20.00
Sandy, Shawn, and Elia $20.00
Susan Pearce $20.00
Denise Armbruster $20.00
Sandy R (PBK) $15.00
Carrie Brannon - PBK $15.00
Linda Olivo (PBK) $15.00
Luckygirl $15.00
Cora $15.00
Lorraine $15.00
IDT $10.00
Jennifer Bloxham (PBK) $10.00
Beth B. (PBK) $10.00
Darlene (PBK) $10.00
Susan Morrissey PBK $10.00
Katie Isaacs $10.00
Kathy Hunter $10.00
Mandi (PBK) $10.00
Suna - PBK $10.00
Sarah Tudor $10.00
Ann Landfair $10.00
Carmen Bunck $10.00
Candy Stacks $5.00
Jacqueline PBK Trainer $5.00
Sheelagh Santoro $5.00
JenJen Qld $5.00
Carmen (PBK) Bunck $5.00
Leslie Fitzgerald PBK $5.00
Samantha Cleys $5.00
Becky Long $5.00
Jo-Ann Rogan $5.00
Michael Kebadjian Jr. $5.00
Jacqui (aka QJ) $5.00
Donna Hulme $5.00
Michelle Williams $5.00
Mila McClain $5.00
barbara coomans $5.00
Amanda $5.00
My Boys Teacher $5.00
Karen Moden $5.00
Sarah Tudor $5.00
Wendy Voth $5.00
Anne Marie Holohan  
Heather  
AmyE  
Jacqueline Sointu