Racing to Save Lives
I'm training to participate in the San Francisco NIKE half marathon on October 19th with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. TNT raises funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. In exchange for fundraising, TNT will help me train for the race and provide coaching.
I attended a team in training meeting 10 years ago with the intention of training to run a marathon. I knew it was a good cause but unfortunately lacked the motivation and drive to commit to it. It is pretty amazing how things have changed now that I am a mom. I have such a desire now to do something that is bigger than myself and to make a difference.
I am not a runner, the most I have ever run was 6 miles and it was NOT easy. I hope I can call myself a runner in a month when I run, walk or crawl across the finish line but for now I am just someone training to run 13 miles. So why would I do something like this? For me, I do it for all the moms who are taking care of their sick kids. I know that I could do anything if my child was sick if it could help them. If I had to run across the country I would, so the least I can do is run 13 miles and raise money for a great cause. I know it is not going to be easy, but it is nothing compared to the pain of watching your child go through treatment for cancer.
A minimum of 75% of your contribution goes directly to research and patient programs, while 100% of your support and good wishes goes directly to me! Your encouragement and positive reinforcement will go a very long way in helping me complete this half marathon. Every contribution will have an impact and will be personally acknowledged by me. Please know that I will carry your support across that finish line with me on October 19th.
As if the great cause is not enough motivation to finish this race, rumor has it that firemen in tuxedos will be greeting me at the end with a nice blue box from Tiffany & co.
On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you very much for your support. I greatly appreciate your generosity.
Michelle Riddle
Last Edited on:
09/18/2008
Comments
| "Ms Michelle, I love your daring spirit! I hate running, too so I know what a big deal this is. Keep on truckin', rock star! - Sally" | |
| sally green | |
| "This is great. I am sure you will accomplish all you want to." | |
| Jennifer Serio | |
| "You go girl! I know this is a major commitment and I am so proud of you! You CAN and WILL do this!" | |
| Pascale Wowak | |
| "I am really proud that my daughter is doing this." | |
| Mark Zeserson | |
| "Run your heart out Michelle! You're a superstar!" | |
| Krissy Pederson | |
| "This is no small feat Michelle! Congrats on what you're doing and I'm behind you all the way! You make the Sonoma Rockstars proud!!!" | |
| Carrie Hasson | |
| "Michelle I sm so very proud of you. you can and will do it.Wish i could be there to see you cross the finish line. love mom" | |
| ellen zeserson | |
| "Go Michelle! You CAN do this! You Rock. You can do anything you set your mind to. We are all pulling for you. Jenn" | |
| Jennifer Hunter Lewerenz | |
| "Best wishes, Michelle! Julie Watson Smith InspiredImaginations.com" | |
| Julie Watson Smith | |
| "Michelle, You will do amazing! You go girl!! " | |
| Gina Nedney | |
| "GO MICHELLE!!! I am so excited for you and know that you will have a blast!!" | |
| Robin Brooke | |
| "Go girl! Give a big hug to one of those firefighters for me - in tux or not. You'll be fabulous. " | |
| Lisamarie Rocco | |
| "Michelle, you inspire me to make the world a better place. I wish you the best of luck! Have a great time!" | |
| JULIANNE DEBERNARDO | |
| "Dude, if I could make it on a 10k I'd be happy! Ironically, my little sister just got diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma this week -- Keep up the good work - you rock!" | |
| Rachael Herrscher | |
| "Go Michelle !!!! I will run with you if you want - just give me a call. Take care. You are doing a great thing. L, Lisa" | |
| Lisa Banks | |
| "Great job Michelle! Good luck! " | |
| Lawrence Barbell | |
| "Shmellifer, as someone who lost her father to Ampullary Carcinoma and who's mother is thankfully in remission to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, you know how much these fundraisers mean to me. When I did TIT I raised $12,000 and still felt that couldn't do enough. I only wish there were more people out there doing what you're doing. I love you so much. Congratulations on your endeavor. Sending you strength and all my support. Neenifer~" | |
| Janine Goldberg | |
| "Run Michelle Run! I'm so proud of you -- you ROCK and you CAN do this! " | |
| Kerry Gillette | |
| "Keep up the great work Michelle! Your an inspiration!" | |
| Mary jo Mann | |
| "Go get 'em. Good luck! " | |
| Eli Zeserson | |
| "Sorry for the late response, I was in Peru. Yes, I have the Pics to prove it. ;)" | |
| Steven Barbell | |
| "Go Michelle! You're a champion!" | |
| Juliane & Nik Bahram | |
| "This is from my parents" | |
| Steven Barbell | |
| "Michelle, You are doing something so wonderful and amazing and our family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks for supporting this cause, and thanks for including Evan as one of your honorees. You will do fantastic! " | |
| Becky Foy | |
