Wild Times for Cancer

Jan 01, 2011

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Hey Y'all,


In writing this page, I've been looking back at the past 3 seasons and realizing I how far I've come as a triathlete. (Learned to ride a bike, improved my race time by nearly 30 minutes, learned to decend a hill faster than 3 mph, etc.). And I see how much good progress the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has made in its fight to cure cancer.


But here I am again -- because blood cancers aren't cured yet and because I LOVE to punish myself -- at the start of a season, excited and still a bit intimidated by the fundraising, training, and the amount of time all of this takes. But I've learned that you've gotta set some goals and stick with the program. So here it goes for 2009:


1. Raise $5000 to cure blood cancers.

2. Train and complete the Olympic Distance Wildflower Triathlon on May 2nd without dying.

3. Limit my number of bike falls and days of panic to being counted on one hand.

4. Keep a smile on my face even if the water in the pool or Bay is really, really cold.

5. And talk less about my butt. (See blog)


Thanks so much for helping me reach goals #1 and #2. Any words of encouragement will help me with #3 and #4. And just tell me to shut up when it comes to #5.


To help you make that critical deicison of how much to donate, here are some entertaining and useful suggestions:

  • $32 - $1 for every mile I will race during the triathlon.
  • $190 - $10 for every week of training during this season.
  • $60 - $10 for every month I have not exercised after my tailbone injury (I know, I know. Stop taking about it.)
  • $180 - $1 for each day I've missed being on my bike due to above injury (I know, I know. Stop talking about it.)
  • $70 - $10 for every comment I received last year about the rash on my neck from my wetsuit. (No, it's not a hickey)
  • $22 - $1 for everytime I forget which lap I am on while swimming during a half hour workout.
  • $110 - $1 for every perecent I will give to reach my fundraising and training goals!

A million thanks for your support!


Much love and gratitude,


Melissa


PS. Check for updates here on my blog: http://melathalon.blogspot.com



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!"
Nancy Finkelstein
Mon Feb 9 10:08:27 EST 2009
"Hey there hot momma! I'm inspired by your discipline and commitment. Way to strut your stuff in the face of the recession schmsession - you go girl! Best of luck. Excited to hear how it goes. xo, Gina"
Gina Tirado Strayer
Mon Feb 9 10:21:38 EST 2009
"Melissa - Thank you for having the courage to get back in this race."
George Whiting
Mon Feb 9 11:05:11 EST 2009
"Thanks for all of your encouragement during our own TNT experience! Kick some cancer butt! "
Dan and Dawn Hoover
Wed Feb 11 07:21:00 EST 2009
"Matt's dad was diagosed with multiple myeloma in the last year and is current undergoing chemotherapy."
Kimberly Lauer
Sun Feb 15 06:08:42 EST 2009
"Your commitment is inspiring! Keep up the great work! "
Amy Greenhouse
Sat Feb 21 09:41:23 EST 2009
"you can't deny it anymore....you are a super studly athlete extraordinaire. keep it up sistah!"
Suma McGourty
Wed Feb 25 11:58:12 EST 2009
"Good luck my fellow TNTer"
Suzette Hackett
Sat Mar 7 10:47:03 EST 2009
"How about $10 for every month we've worked together that I thought you must be a superhero for doing a triathalon? Happy wedding and here's to a lifetime of love and generosity. Keep up the good work! - Allison "
Allison Merrick
Wed Mar 11 01:24:14 EDT 2009
"Good luck Melissa, Let's catch up soon! Marnie"
Marnie Burke de Guzman
Fri Mar 13 12:14:55 EDT 2009
"Good luck!"
Rich Altman
Thu Apr 9 11:19:25 EDT 2009
"You inspire me, Melissa!"
Patrick Tse
Thu Apr 9 01:04:19 EDT 2009
"Wish I could be there with you! Good luck!!"
Yuko Soneoka
Wed Apr 22 07:06:59 EDT 2009

My Fundraising Total

69%
69 %

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

Yuko Soneoka
Daisy Cheung
Arnold Howe
Diageo
Galen Leung
Jason Turken
Allison Merrick
John Berzansky
Ken & Mabel Lai
Patrick Tse
John Hancock Financi...
John Hancock
Qualcomm
Wendy McWilliams
Scott Eckerman
Jenny Kolcun
Ken Sorey
Marnie Burke de Guzm...
Jennifer Berzansky
Suzette Hackett
Debra Brown
Clement Wang
jee park
Dan and Dawn Hoover
kerry dantzig
George Whiting
Nancy Finkelstein
Amy Greenhouse
Rebecca Kline
Jacob Okun
Marisa Casa
Heidi Wagner
Kathryn Topolski
susan michael
Michelle Williamson...
Donna Kline
Gina Tirado Strayer
Anonymous
Suma McGourty
Hans & Hairy Dog...
Cameron and Justin
Diane G Silver
Rich Altman
Darla Miles
Kimberly Lauer

Supporter Comments

"Good luck!"
Nancy Finkelstein
Mon Feb 9 10:08:27 EST 2009
"Hey there hot momma! I'm inspired by your discipline and commitment. Way to strut your stuff in the face of the recession schmsession - you go girl! Best of luck. Excited to hear how it goes. xo, Gina"
Gina Tirado Strayer
Mon Feb 9 10:21:38 EST 2009
"Melissa - Thank you for having the courage to get back in this race."
George Whiting
Mon Feb 9 11:05:11 EST 2009
"Thanks for all of your encouragement during our own TNT experience! Kick some cancer butt! "
Dan and Dawn Hoover
Wed Feb 11 07:21:00 EST 2009
"Matt's dad was diagosed with multiple myeloma in the last year and is current undergoing chemotherapy."
Kimberly Lauer
Sun Feb 15 06:08:42 EST 2009
"Your commitment is inspiring! Keep up the great work! "
Amy Greenhouse
Sat Feb 21 09:41:23 EST 2009
"you can't deny it anymore....you are a super studly athlete extraordinaire. keep it up sistah!"
Suma McGourty
Wed Feb 25 11:58:12 EST 2009
"Good luck my fellow TNTer"
Suzette Hackett
Sat Mar 7 10:47:03 EST 2009
"How about $10 for every month we've worked together that I thought you must be a superhero for doing a triathalon? Happy wedding and here's to a lifetime of love and generosity. Keep up the good work! - Allison "
Allison Merrick
Wed Mar 11 01:24:14 EDT 2009
"Good luck Melissa, Let's catch up soon! Marnie"
Marnie Burke de Guzman
Fri Mar 13 12:14:55 EDT 2009
"Good luck!"
Rich Altman
Thu Apr 9 11:19:25 EDT 2009
"You inspire me, Melissa!"
Patrick Tse
Thu Apr 9 01:04:19 EDT 2009
"Wish I could be there with you! Good luck!!"
Yuko Soneoka
Wed Apr 22 07:06:59 EDT 2009