Team DeGuzman

Oct 27, 2011

GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!!



Team DeGuzman is going to Canada!


IRONMAN event…August 25, 2012 - 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run (full marathon)! All within 17 hours!! GO BIG OR GO HOME!


When we first started with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) program, we did it to raise awareness and to help raise money in honor of the many folks afflicted with cancer…including Uncle Joe (Harold’s stepfather who lost his battle to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2006). Since then, we have come to realize how important this fight really is. Even though Uncle Joe’s story is a sad one and he ultimately lost his battle, there are thousands more who survive because of our efforts! In fact, we have had teammates who one weekend would sit through chemotherapy and then another weekend be out there training with us! We hear the many stories of those going through clinical trials funded by LLS and having those folks actually thank us for helping to keep them alive! Now that’s inspiring!


We knew that if we were going to ask our friends and family to donate once again, we would have to do something bigger! This year we set a goal of $10,000 (previous years we raised over $8,000). And this year, we are going to train for about 9 months to do the 140.6 miles that it takes to do a full IRONMAN. Please join our IRONTEAM and support Harold and Laarni!


Many of you know that we have 4 small children (ages 5 – 11). You might think that this is selfish of us to devote so much time to training. But we see it differently. In fact, because of this Cause and the training we’ve done in the past, our kids understand the importance of what we’re trying to do. Our kids are often seen at TNT events sporting their TNT shirts or ringing their TNT cowbells in support of the Cause!


It has lead to our kids being very active as well. Our two older kids have already participated in several 5K runs and a triathlon each. Our two youngest ones just did their 1st 5K and did great (see picture below). It has built their confidence and now they seek out to do more events like that. Our oldest daughter surprised us when one day she asked if she could cut her long, beautiful hair and donate it to Locks of Love. We couldn’t be more proud of her!


We are not saying this is going to be easy. Full time jobs, homework, little league baseball, softball, school play, and training…yeah, it will be tough for sure. But nothing tougher than what cancer patients endure. At least we have a choice! And Team DeGuzman has chosen to GO BIG this year and do an IRONMAN!


We hope you’ll consider making a donation and support Team DeGuzman, LLS, and TNT in our efforts to eradicate cancer and to make the lives of those afflicted with blood diseases just a little bit better!


Even though we have until August 2012 to fundraise, we encourage you to make your donation before year-end to take advantage of any tax benefits (please consult your own tax advisor).


Please follow us as we blog our experience at: http://www.fightcancerhd.blogspot.com/


Thank you so very much for your support!


Harold and Laarni DeGuzman – AKA Team DeGuzman



Team DeGuzman at a recent 5K run where everyone finished, including 5 year old Kailie (who was the youngest in the field)...this was Zachary and Kailie's first 5K!

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

"Go Team DeGuzman!!"
Jeannie Sugaoka
Mon Oct 31 11:09:05 EDT 2011
"Thanks for making a difference! Have fun! "
Chris Emby
Fri Nov 4 02:10:59 EDT 2011
"Yes, you guys are totally crazy!! Good luck and I'll be thinking of you. "
Judy
Mon Nov 7 07:49:21 EST 2011
"Go Team!! Good luck!!"
Robert & Ann Evans
Thu Nov 17 12:46:35 EST 2011
"Go Harlod and Laarni! Go Team!"
Peter & Monica Cathcart
Fri Nov 18 12:47:02 EST 2011
"Wow, you two are crazy! I loved reading about how your kids are getting involved too. Best of luck!"
Cassia Crall
Wed Nov 23 05:40:32 EST 2011
"You guys are an inspiration! Go Team DeGuzman!"
Jennifer Berg
Fri Dec 2 05:43:54 EST 2011
"Go Team DeGuzman! Go TEAM!"
Warren Oshita
Fri Dec 2 10:27:21 EST 2011
"You guys rock! GO TEAM DEGUZMAN!! "
Daniella Colasardo
Wed Dec 21 12:27:04 EST 2011
"Go Harold & Laarni! "
Mark Johnson
Mon Dec 26 08:12:11 EST 2011
"Go Team DeGuzman...we're so proud of what you guys are doing and for such a worthy cause. Go get 'em!"
Halie & Daniel DeGuzman
Mon Mar 5 10:52:47 EST 2012
"I need a new hat. A sweet Ironteam new hat. "
Anna Bechen
Thu Mar 8 11:02:57 EST 2012
"You two ROCK!!! "
Don King
Fri Mar 9 03:09:04 EST 2012
"Best of luck to two of my all-time favorite triathletes and iron peeps! Keep up the great work - you are going to rock Canada. GO TEAM!!! "
Jacqui Alvendia
Sat Mar 10 03:40:01 EST 2012
"GO TEAM DE GUZMAN!!! Harold and Laarni you both are rock stars!"
J-nice
Sun Mar 25 10:51:15 EDT 2012
"You both ROCKED at Wildflower! Thanks for the pasta - it helped power me through the day!"
Mark Johnson
Sun May 6 07:48:58 EDT 2012
"Congrats on Wildflower, good luck in Canada! This donation is in honor of Nancy Reale and Bob Ciccone."
Dave Reale (aka Al)
Mon May 7 05:44:49 EDT 2012
"So impressed with your committment and dedication. Good luck! "
Nancy and JD
Tue May 8 02:05:52 EDT 2012
"Go Team DeGuzman!!!!!"
Stacey Stebbins
Thu Jun 14 04:57:09 EDT 2012
"Dear Harold and Laarni: I can't even imagine what this is like, even as I have trained for a triathlon, but IronTeam - both of you??? Wow - what a team! And I agree - our children benefit from the fitness, the community of compassion and sense of accomplishment. Go Big - Go Team! "
Casey O'Neill
Mon Jul 9 03:02:30 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

48%
48 %

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

Karen and Kaelin $1,000.00
Dave Reale (aka Al) $500.00
Google $400.00
Silicon Valley Commu... $400.00
Google $260.00
Stephanie Chenevert $260.00
Fidelity $250.00
Chevron $250.00
Fred Gomes $250.00
iechen cheng $250.00
Lawrence Byers $250.00
Gerri Grossmann $250.00
Craig Weber $250.00
Team DeGuzman $250.00
Google $200.00
PAYCOR SPLIT DONATIO... $200.00
Helen Leung $200.00
Peter and Maricel Ma... $200.00
Rob Johnson $200.00
Barry Nelson $150.00
Felix Fan $150.00
Robert & Ann Eva... $150.00
Visa $100.00
Todd Goldman $100.00
Nancy and JD $100.00
Kim Hernandez $100.00
Halie & Daniel D... $100.00
Norma Zamora $100.00
Mark Johnson $100.00
Angela Robbiano $100.00
Bonnie Kennedy $100.00
Ensy Afdari $100.00
Tom and Lizz Ostran... $100.00
Todd Goldman $100.00
Winnie & Thea De... $100.00
Heather Brien $100.00
Adam Johnson $100.00
Juvy Tena $100.00
Chris Emby $100.00
carolyn reiser $100.00
Nigel & Suzanne ... $100.00
Kevin & Leah Sch... $100.00
Mark VanBuhler $100.00
Mike Higgins & A... $100.00
Jeannie Sugaoka $100.00
Eddie Young $75.00
PAYCOR SPLIT DONATIO... $50.00
Warren Oshita $50.00
Lorraine Bustos $50.00
Stacey Stebbins $50.00
Kathleen Hart $50.00
Dean Birge $50.00
Anna Braun $50.00
Junn & Grace Mes... $50.00
Warren Oshita $50.00
Jack & Lulu $50.00
Cassia Crall $50.00
Eilish Perry $50.00
Judy $50.00
Augie Mendoza $50.00
pete manibo $50.00
Scott Bolster $50.00
Catherine Carleton $50.00
Miles and Shea Tolos... $40.00
Casey O'Neill $30.00
Marc Hopkins $25.00
Mark Johnson $25.00
Linda Martin $25.00
Susie Cohen $25.00
J-nice $25.00
Jacqui Alvendia $25.00
Anna Bechen $25.00
Daniella Colasardo $25.00
Jennifer Berg $25.00
Al Cervantez $25.00
Tania Riss $25.00
Allan Lazaro $25.00
Ames Family $20.00
Don King
Peter & Monica C...

Supporter Comments

"Go Team DeGuzman!!"
Jeannie Sugaoka
Mon Oct 31 11:09:05 EDT 2011
"Thanks for making a difference! Have fun! "
Chris Emby
Fri Nov 4 02:10:59 EDT 2011
"Yes, you guys are totally crazy!! Good luck and I'll be thinking of you. "
Judy
Mon Nov 7 07:49:21 EST 2011
"Go Team!! Good luck!!"
Robert & Ann Evans
Thu Nov 17 12:46:35 EST 2011
"Go Harlod and Laarni! Go Team!"
Peter & Monica Cathcart
Fri Nov 18 12:47:02 EST 2011
"Wow, you two are crazy! I loved reading about how your kids are getting involved too. Best of luck!"
Cassia Crall
Wed Nov 23 05:40:32 EST 2011
"You guys are an inspiration! Go Team DeGuzman!"
Jennifer Berg
Fri Dec 2 05:43:54 EST 2011
"Go Team DeGuzman! Go TEAM!"
Warren Oshita
Fri Dec 2 10:27:21 EST 2011
"You guys rock! GO TEAM DEGUZMAN!! "
Daniella Colasardo
Wed Dec 21 12:27:04 EST 2011
"Go Harold & Laarni! "
Mark Johnson
Mon Dec 26 08:12:11 EST 2011
"Go Team DeGuzman...we're so proud of what you guys are doing and for such a worthy cause. Go get 'em!"
Halie & Daniel DeGuzman
Mon Mar 5 10:52:47 EST 2012
"I need a new hat. A sweet Ironteam new hat. "
Anna Bechen
Thu Mar 8 11:02:57 EST 2012
"You two ROCK!!! "
Don King
Fri Mar 9 03:09:04 EST 2012
"Best of luck to two of my all-time favorite triathletes and iron peeps! Keep up the great work - you are going to rock Canada. GO TEAM!!! "
Jacqui Alvendia
Sat Mar 10 03:40:01 EST 2012
"GO TEAM DE GUZMAN!!! Harold and Laarni you both are rock stars!"
J-nice
Sun Mar 25 10:51:15 EDT 2012
"You both ROCKED at Wildflower! Thanks for the pasta - it helped power me through the day!"
Mark Johnson
Sun May 6 07:48:58 EDT 2012
"Congrats on Wildflower, good luck in Canada! This donation is in honor of Nancy Reale and Bob Ciccone."
Dave Reale (aka Al)
Mon May 7 05:44:49 EDT 2012
"So impressed with your committment and dedication. Good luck! "
Nancy and JD
Tue May 8 02:05:52 EDT 2012
"Go Team DeGuzman!!!!!"
Stacey Stebbins
Thu Jun 14 04:57:09 EDT 2012
"Dear Harold and Laarni: I can't even imagine what this is like, even as I have trained for a triathlon, but IronTeam - both of you??? Wow - what a team! And I agree - our children benefit from the fitness, the community of compassion and sense of accomplishment. Go Big - Go Team! "
Casey O'Neill
Mon Jul 9 03:02:30 EDT 2012