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Racing to Save Lives


Hi everyone,


I'm training to participate in the Vineman triathlon on August 1, 2009. This is an Ironman-distance event, which means I'll be swimming 2.4 miles, followed by a 110 mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2 run - all back to back.


I started training in September and have been updating my progress on my training blog (check it out!). This has been tough - not only physically (which I expected), but mentally (which I didn't). It's a huge challenge trying to balance family needs, friends, work, and sleep ... especially since I'm spending entire weekends training! I'll admit that I've thought about stopping and going back to a more balanced lifestyle. After all, an Ironman event is great, but it's not a good feeling to miss out on your kid's birthday because you need to train.


The thing that fuels me now isn't the idea of completing this event. Now my motivation comes from wanting to support a great cause through my participation. The mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. Through my training, I've had the chance to hear from many people who beat blood cancers due in large part to the efforts of LLS. It's a great organization that makes a difference in people's lives every day. I'd appreciate your donation to support my participation in this training and to help advance LLS's mission.


If the cause doesn't convince you, I can promise you several thousand miles of grueling training in return for your support. :)


Thank you!!


Sanjiv


Sanjiv Patel

Last Edited on: 04/02/2009

8 comments

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    "For my amazing cousin and a very good cause xx"
     

    Hina G

    Sat Apr 04 07:05:52 EDT 2009

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    "Go Sanjiv! "
     

    Yesha Barker

    Sun Apr 05 10:50:23 EDT 2009

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    "Dude, you are a rock! A machine! A god amongst ants!!!!!! You know I wish you all the best in your event - and will be thinking about you during every well earned calorie burned!"
     

    Sanjiv is Chirag's Hero

    Tue Apr 07 12:43:52 EDT 2009

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    "We'll be rooting for you!!!"
     

    The Cupertino Patels

    Tue Apr 07 02:00:18 EDT 2009

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    "You are our hero for being able to train for this amazing event. We're proud of you and the cause :)"
     

    Nisha and Neepa Patel

    Wed Apr 15 11:49:01 EDT 2009

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    "GO SANJIV!! Dylan calls his Sanjiv masa the "Incredible Hulk""
     

    Ronita Sangani

    Wed May 06 05:49:01 EDT 2009

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    "You're our Ironman Papa! We love you. Vishal, Simryn, and Mama"
     

    Irene, Vishal, and Simryn

    Sun May 10 11:37:39 EDT 2009

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    "Spread your wings and fly...! We're honored to be with you in spirit and in deed! "
     

    Chris & Sophie Smith

    Sun Jun 21 05:50:25 EDT 2009

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $5,527.00 | Goal: $6,000.00
 
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My Thanks To

Vivek Agrawal  
Sanjiv Patel  
Chris & Sophie Smith  
Tobias Barker  
Austin, Tara and Amelia L...  
Google  
Cisco  
Irene, Vishal, and Simryn  
Ronita Sangani  
David Schultz  
Raakhee Patel  
Nisha and Neepa Patel  
Samir & Dipali Patel  
The Cupertino Patels  
Sanjiv is Chirag's Hero  
mark becker  
Brad Dowhaniuk  
Yesha Barker  
Kiren Patel  
Hina G  
Shareen Lal  
Sanjiv Patel  
Nimisha Patel