Erin's Fundraising Page

Tri-ing to Save Lives



Welcome to my fundraising page! Over the past 3 years I've done marathons in Alaska, San Diego, San Francisco, & Vancouver, as well as a half-marathon in Houston. Now I've decided to try something a little different... The Nation's Triathlon on September 14, 2008 in Washington, DC. That's right! A triathlon! I'm going to swim, cycle, & run my way to finish line in an effort to fight cancer.



I joined Team in Training 3 & 1/2 years ago as a way to honor the memory of my friend & brother-in-law, David Mulford, who lost his battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma & died in 2001 at the age of 40. Recently I have had more reasons to run. like Peyton Busch (currently in remission from Leukemia), son of my good friend Carrie, & my friend Meredith Johnson (currently in remission from Hodgkin's Lymphoma). Sadly, I just lost my very dear friend & TNT coach, Emily Falkenburg to cancer on June 26, 2008. I am participating in this triathlon in her memory & in honor of those who have survived this awful disease & those who are continuing to battle it. They are the real heroes.



My fundraising goal for this race is $4900. If you would like to make a TAX DEDUCTABLE donation, please click on "Donate Now" on the left of this screen & follow the easy instructions. If you would prefer to send me a check or money order, please contact me at mentorerin@gmail.com.



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a wonderful organization & the people I have met through this program are amazing! We have become a family & I feel blessed to know them & to be part of something so special & important. I am more committed than ever to helping the LLS further their mission to find a cure for blood cancers & improve the quality of life of patients & their families. Every penny raised brings us that much closer to knocking out blood cancers for good so that hopefully some day, nobody else will have to suffer the type of loss that I & too many others have experienced.



Please forward the link to this website to anyone you think might be willing to help me achieve my fundraising goal. Every little bit helps! Thank you for your generocity & continued support.



Erin

TNT mentor & participant



8/13/08 - UPDATE:



Training has been going great! It's been a real challenge, but one I've been able to tackle like I never thought I could. My teammates are absolutely awesome & we have such fun together. Everyone is so incredibly supportive of each other & we have all created an amazing bond. I've never had so much fun training for an event! It's all made me even more determined to succeed in my goal.



GO TEAM!!!



Click here to learn more about Team in Training.

Erin Nies

Last Edited on: 08/13/2008

11 comments

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    "Go Team and go Erin, you are amazing! "
     

    Ilana Balint

    Thu Jul 17 12:15:57 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck, I know that you will do great and the project will be a huge success. How could it not be for a cause like fighting Cancer"
     

    Judith Showiak

    Wed Jul 30 08:23:34 EDT 2008

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    "Thanks for your support at the Luau Fundraiser- April Seely"
     

    Luau Fundraiser April Seely

    Mon Aug 04 11:46:35 EDT 2008

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    "You're dynamite, woman!"
     

    Fayza Elmostehi

    Thu Aug 14 12:53:20 EDT 2008

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    "Go Erin!!!"
     

    Heather Bradley

    Thu Aug 14 03:03:05 EDT 2008

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    "Go Erin!!! I know you will do well! :)"
     

    Spring Lea Henry

    Thu Aug 14 05:31:46 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck Erin! you've been training so hard! all the best to you, and i'll be thinking of you in D.C.!"
     

    Monica Danna

    Thu Aug 14 06:36:56 EDT 2008

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    "Erin, you continue to amaze me with your dedication! You are truly an inspiration - I can't believe it was 20 years ago that we were in art class together!"
     

    Scott Forsha

    Fri Aug 15 10:43:20 EDT 2008

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    "I didn't get to buy any Green Beer at your fundraiser so I thought I'd just donate directly on your page. GO ERIN! You are amazing good luck at your event!! GO TEAM!! -Sophia Bamiatzis"
     

    Sophia Bamiatzis

    Fri Sep 05 08:14:07 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck! The fundraising is the hardest part, that's for sure. Hang in there - you'll make it today!"
     

    Brent Ozar

    Mon Sep 08 08:22:07 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck, Erin! You are so wonderful to do this! Best of luck to you!"
     

    Kymberlie R. McGuire

    Mon Sep 08 11:30:42 EDT 2008

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $3,125.00 | Goal: $4,900.00
 
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My Thanks To

Katherine Mahoney $500.00
Declan Mahoney $150.00
Michael Moss $100.00
Claudia Cavazos $100.00
Mark Austin $100.00
Jay Branson $100.00
Monica Danna $100.00
Joseph Baring $50.00
Kymberlie R. McGuire $50.00
Rebecca Hadley $50.00
Richard Armstrong $50.00
Peter Nies $50.00
Shine Chang $50.00
margaret mahoney $25.00
tom hurley $25.00
gini reed $25.00
groovehouse $25.00
Mike Grosvenor $25.00
Stephen Pondell $25.00
melissa ecker $25.00
Brent Ozar $25.00
Sarah Graybeal $25.00
Jennifer Andros $25.00
Imelda Bettinger $25.00
Kara Garrett $25.00
Mariaa Shonk $25.00
Kelly Merriman $25.00
Luke Valdez $25.00
Adrian Cassidy $25.00
Michele Forman $25.00
Sarah Gabbart $25.00
Katya Horner $25.00
Scott Forsha $25.00
Spring Lea Henry $25.00
Heather Bradley $25.00
Fayza Elmostehi $25.00
Judith Showiak $25.00
Ilana Balint $25.00
James Hyde $20.00
Elaine Mesker $20.00
Luau Fundraiser April See... $20.00
Jennifer Colby $15.00
Evan Johnson $10.00
Sophia Bamiatzis $10.00
Elizabeth Thompson $10.00