My Fundraising Page

1/20/09 -Tues: ONLY 4 MORE DAYS BEFORE THE BIG EVENT!!!!

So for those of you who haven't heard yet, my last run was for 12 miles about 2 weeks ago, and that was my 3rd time doing that mileage. There is no doubt in my mind or physically that I would ace this thing, however after my last run I started getting knee pain and by nighttime I was limping. I let it go a couple of days thinking that it would get better, but it didn't. By mid week I went to the doctor and he said I have "runner's knee" or patellofemoral symptom and he explained that the cartilidge under my knee is mush or softened and therefore the knee cap has a slight lateral move. Yes, it's loose. I am getting physical therapy and the therapist swears that I'll be running by Marathon day but with lots of pain. But, who in the right mind would want to do that? I see the doc again this coming Thurs so we'll see what he says. I am mentally preparing myself to walk instead, but I'll just have to wait and see on my progress. I am so dissapointed and mad at the whole situation cause I worked so hard for so long and I NEED my medal. And to tell you the truth, I had many dreams seeing myself sprinting across that finish line.....what an accomplished feeling I had in my face and smiling from ear to ear. Either way, it is what it is. I try to stay focused as the most important thing was that I raised money and have passed my goal of $2,500 so I am very happy about that and I know my time defintely went to great cause and was not wasted! Thanks to everyone for their support and donations in making this happen!

Whatever happens I will be at the Marathon as planned proudly wearing the names of the heroes we are either remembering or honoring for this special event. If you have someone near and dear that you would like for me to wear their name on my shirt, please email me this info.

If you have any last minute good luck messages or can't make it to the event, you can record yourself and post it to youtube and it will be played for free on a giant jumbotron screen in the beginning of the race. Send it before 1/22. It's your chance to speak to thousands of athletes or your 5 seconds of fame!

Click here for guidelines/ instructions, you will have to post the video to youtube.com/runmiami

Stay tuned for more info on my status as day gets closer.......

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Check my progress here:

http://trackdirun.synthasite.com

Racing to Save Lives

Corriendo para salvar vidas

Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

Bienvenidos a mi website - para espanol mire abajo.

Two years ago, my dad, Eloy Perez-Montejo, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. With the chemo and radiation treatments he received, the doctors were able to reduce the size of his tumor which then allowed him to go through surgery which was an impossible option in the beginning, according to doctors. Thanks to the outstanding and highy skilled surgeon and his team, his surgery was a success.

My dad remained with tremendous strength and courage, and most ironically with the sense of humor that kept all of us smiling through these tough times. During this time, my father didn't fail to make a presence at social gatherings such as weddings and parties to share time with friends and family demonstrating his courage in facing this disease. His positive attitude helped him through this, and most importantly all our prayers which were heard. Although, semi retired now, he continues working with his wife, Clara in all operations of Dianely's Furniture and has almost recouped to 100% of the activities he was doing before. God gave him the opportunity to continue his life and he is now a cancer survivor.

Fortunately, he was lucky that his body responded well to the treatments and the surgery, but others arent as lucky. That is why I feel committed to help with cancer research in hopes that others may be spared. I will be doing this by raising funds to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and participating in their Team in Training program to run the ING half-marathon (13.1 miles) in Miami on January 25, 2009 in my fathers honor. I need your help to cross the ultimate finish line- a cure!

The LLS sponsored research has been the catalyst for effective treatments for Hodgkins disease, lymphomas and other common kinds of cancer, including stomach, breast, and lung cancer. The great thing about LLS is that 75% of the money donated goes to cancer research. Also, your contribution is 100% tax deductible.

My goal is $1,800, but I know that with your help we can reach $2,500.

Please join me in my commitment to LLS and be part of my race for the cure campaign by donating today. Whatever you can give, everything counts!

Visit this site often to see my progress throughout the training Ill be sure to post stories and pictures (but I have to warn you that I will look sweaty, tired, and horrible).

Thank you so much for your support and generosity. I will think of you every mile I train and the 13.1 miles of the race!

Lets make the difference now!

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would forward this link to as many people as you can to encourage them to donate as well. Also, please note that some employers match funds raised or donated by their employees. Talk to your HR department to find out about your employers policy and if they have a matching program.

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Hace dos anos diagnosticaron a mi papa, Eloy A. Perez-Montejo con cancer del colon. Con los nuevos procedimientos que se estan aplicando ahora de Chemo y Radiacion previos a la cirugia, los doctores lograron reducir el tamano del tumor dando oportunidad a realizar la misma, que en un principio era imposible y gracias tambien a las habilidades de los cirujanos y su equipo que la llevaron a cabo, la cirugia fue de un exito rotundo.

Durante todo el tiempo que transcurrio en los tratamientos previos a la cirugia y despues de esta, (alrededor de 10 meses), conto siempre con el apoyo de todos nosotros en especial de su esposa Clara quien le acompano en todo momento durante este proceso. Mi papa nunca dejo de ser el primero en participar en bodas y fiestas, reencontrandose con su familia y amigos, mostrando el corage y decision de como enfrentar esta enfermedad. Su positivismo le valio mucho para seguir adelante. Y muy importante todas nuestras oraciones fueron escuchadas. Ahora, aunque retirado parcialmente, sigue trabajando con su esposa Clara Santiesteban, en todas las operaciones de Dianely's Furniture, recuperado casi al 100 % de las actividades que siempre ha realizado. Dios le ha dado la opurtinidad de continuar su vida y ahora es un sobreviviente de cancer.

Afortunadamente, su cuerpo respondio bien a los tratamientos y a la cirugia, pero otros no son afortunados. Por esa razon, yo me comprometi a ayudar con las investigaciones del cancer con la esperanza que otros puedan ser salvados. Ahora recaudare fondos para apoyar a la Sociedad de Leucemia y Linfoma (LLS) y tambien participar en su equipo de programa de entrenamiento para correr la mitad de maraton (13.1 millas) en Miami el 25 de enero del 2009 en honor a mi padre. Necesito su ayuda! Para poder llegar al final, y salvar mas vidas.

La investigacion patrocinada por LLS ha sido el catalizador para los tratamientos eficaces para la enfermedad de Hodgkin, los linfomas y otras clases comunes de cancer, incluyendo el estomago, el pecho, y el cancer de pulmon. El beneficio de LLS es que el 75% del dinero donado va a los estudios de cancer. Tambien, su contribucion es 100% deducible para los impuestos.

Mi meta es $1,800, pero se que con su contribucion podemos alcanzar $2,500.

Por favor acompanenme en mi mision con LLS y sea parte de mi compromiso para salvar vidas y donen hoy. Lo que usted puede dar, todo cuenta!

Visite mi website a menudo para ver mi progreso a traves del entrenamiento - estare poniendo cuentos y fotos.

Gracias por adelantado por su apoyo y generosidad. Pensare en usted cada milla que entreno y las 13.1 millas de la carrera! Ahora si podemos hacer una diferencia!

P.S. - Apreciaria si usted puede enviar este website a tantos conocidos suyos para que hagan sus donativos. Observe por favor que algunas companias doblan los fondos donados por sus empleados. Hable con su departamento de Human Resources para saber si ellos lo hacen.