My Fundraising Page

Aug 09, 2012

So I'm registered for the Clear Lake Triathlon taking place on August 25th at 7:00 AM as a practice run before the big event. You can visit the site by clicking HERE.


This is a only a Sprint. This only means that I'll be completing .5 K Swim, 23 K Bike, and 3.4 K Run. And guess what? Because of your support and belief in me, I will complete this challenge!


I continue to train every weekday with a swim/bike, swim/run at my local YMCA and every Saturday with my team. You all know I am doing this because of a beautiful little girl who was blessed to celebrate her 11th birthday yesterday.


Yes, Dezma is now in full remission and we continue to pray that she will stay that way so she can continue to celebrate many many days like this.


Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. I still have a way to go but I will not give up the cause!

Aug 01, 2012

OK everyone.

I'm doing a practice run in Clear Lake at the Clear Lake Triathlon on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

It's a sprint, not the Olympic Course, but it doesn't make it less scary for me, and for anyone interested in watching, no less comical for you.

Why am I doing this to myself? You might ask...

My niece, Dezma. Is the short answer. The longer answer is, it can happen to anyone...

I believe that the outcome can be just as positive, and one day, the problem can be eliminated.

Lofty goals, it's true, but where else can hope come from if not through dedication and your belief that it can happen?

I am training every day, even with a sprained ankle, I still make time to swim and bike. Even though I lost my job and have been in the dumps, this has kept me going.

Please show me that you believe I can do this and that my 42 years of idleness can be shadowed by this accomplishment so that my 10 year old neice see better days!

Please donate!

Jun 26, 2012

Prizes for EVERYONE!

First of all, friends, thank you for your spiritual support and your hearfelt good will. It means a lot to me that you might be thinking of me on September 9th.


So, I've already mentioned to some of you that I am offering an incentive for donations.

For a $100.00 donation, I will create and send you an original watercolor painting.

For a $50.00 donation, I will create and send you an original pen and ink drawing.

For the biggest donor I get, I will embroider your name on the shirt I will wear during the race.


I am already working on two original watercolors but I still need your help.


Thanks for helping me out everyone!


love Carolina

Jun 22, 2012

Jun 21, 2012

I need at least one person to donate today. Give me a 35.00 donation and that will help me so much!

Today I rode 5 miles on the bike. That's a drop in the bucket towards my 40K goal.

Help me along with a donation.

All of this is in honor of Dezma Benitez, our Honorary Teammate.

Thanks for believing in me. Thanks for helping out.


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

"I believe in you, Carolina! I know that you will do this, so...... let's do dis now!!!"
Christy
Thu Jul 5 10:36:24 EDT 2012
"Keeping Dezma in our family prayers. God Bless you in your training & fundraising. Cancer Sucks!!!"
Johanna Tamez& Family
Mon Aug 13 12:30:13 EDT 2012
"Go, Carolina!!! :) You've got this, girl! So great to have met you, and glad to help a little. :) Tear it up in DC...cheering for you in Htown! :) Mercedes"
:)
Tue Aug 14 04:24:36 EDT 2012
"Way to go girl! I'm so proud of you and so proud to have you as my teammate. You have come so far and it's for such a great cause. We will definitely keep Dezma in our prayers! She is a brave little girl! "
Lisa and Paul
Tue Aug 28 11:39:03 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

64%
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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

Carolina Chavez $330.00
Shipley Donuts $250.00
Robert Douglass $250.00
Lemonade Bonanza $192.29
Isabel Torres $100.00
Christy $100.00
Celia Reyman $100.00
Amber Freda $100.00
Robert Rivera $60.00
Carolina Chavez $50.00
Judith Dimiceli $50.00
ditas campo $50.00
Lindsey Coffman $50.00
Lisa and Paul $50.00
Brad and Elaine Youn... $50.00
Johanna Tamez& F... $50.00
Claire Jones $50.00
Sean Jez $50.00
Elizabeth Casamayor $50.00
Madaline Aguilar, Ad... $50.00
Carlene South $50.00
Alicia Schmidt $50.00
Rodolfo Zavala $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
John Duffy $50.00
KIRK ZIHLMAN $50.00
Michelle Martin $50.00
annabel trudeau $40.00
Carolina Chavez $35.00
Jane Reils $30.00
Chuck Ball $25.00
Carolina Chavez $25.00
Carolina Chavez $25.00
Natasha Gutierrez $25.00
Yasmin Zarrinkelk $25.00
anthony freda jr $25.00
Janis Branson $25.00
Suzanne Gonzalez $25.00
Alison Organ $25.00
:) $25.00
Jason Beasley $25.00
Jorge Zavala $25.00
Lisa Sims $25.00
Leticia J. Garza $25.00
Kathleen Howell $25.00
Marie Patterson $25.00
Margaret Bell $25.00
Mark Suplee $20.00
Jose Mercado $20.00
Crissy Nolen $10.00
Pablo Mercado

Supporter Comments

"I believe in you, Carolina! I know that you will do this, so...... let's do dis now!!!"
Christy
Thu Jul 5 10:36:24 EDT 2012
"Keeping Dezma in our family prayers. God Bless you in your training & fundraising. Cancer Sucks!!!"
Johanna Tamez& Family
Mon Aug 13 12:30:13 EDT 2012
"Go, Carolina!!! :) You've got this, girl! So great to have met you, and glad to help a little. :) Tear it up in DC...cheering for you in Htown! :) Mercedes"
:)
Tue Aug 14 04:24:36 EDT 2012
"Way to go girl! I'm so proud of you and so proud to have you as my teammate. You have come so far and it's for such a great cause. We will definitely keep Dezma in our prayers! She is a brave little girl! "
Lisa and Paul
Tue Aug 28 11:39:03 EDT 2012