Dear Friends,

In 2012, I participated in the Marin Olympic Triathalon with Team in Training. I swam .93 miles, biked 22 miles, and ran 6.2 miles in 3.5 hours. In support of my efforts, 49 people helped me raise $2,905.80 to find better cures and treatments for cancer.

It is 2013 and it is time to up the ante! I am going to do TWO Olympic Triathalons, with Team in Training, and my goal is to raise $2,950.

May 5th - Wildflower, CA - .93 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run

June 30th - Pacific Crest, OR - .93 mile swim, 28 mile bike, 6.2 mile run

Last fundraising letter, I told you all about how I have a piece of my ass where my toe used to be. Threatened by a possible future spreading Melanoma, half of my toe was chopped off and a piece of my backside was put in its place. But that's ancient history.

Unfortunately, what isn't history...is cancer. It is still kicking around affecting the people we know and love. I can think of three of my peers who had to endure chemotherapy this year. And that pisses me off!

If cancer also makes you mad, take 2 minutes and donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from my fundraising page:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/sf/paccrstr13/spieczenik

In the great words of my favorite author Dr. Seuss,

“You're off to Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting,

So... get on your way!”

So, I'm going to take my ass-toe, and we're going to have fun. Kicking Cancer's ass as I Swim, Bike, and Run!

Thank you for the love and support.

Warm Regards,

Sharon Pieczenik

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would forward this email to as many people as you can to encourage them to donate as well. Thanks again.