My Fundraising Page

Nov 11, 2011

My name is George Melichar and I am a Marathon Athlete. I have an inspiring story of life change, following my dream to be a destination marathon athlete, weight loss, and the desire to give back to my community of New Orleans and State of Louisiana. I always tell people when asked why I chose such a drastic life change; I say "I am committed to my commitments of change"

A little about myself: I am a proud resident of New Orleans after moving from Chicago. I worked in commodities trade and am a fashion designer by trade. When I moved to New Orleans I wanted to be part of the recovery process by getting involved; but discouraged regularly. So I made a life plan dedicated to training, hard work, dedication, and taking a moment daily to be kind. By running marathons I have had to opportunity to be a visual representation in the athletic world and destination I visit as a leader to my community, brought attention to the causes of charities, started an international writing program(hand-writing-postal-service-mail) with little to no emailing, inspired fans to get involved in there cities and New Orleans, sew all my race wear, and have changed my life for the good by changing the lives of others for the good.


Currently I am a Rock & Roll Marathon Series "Legend" Heavy Medalist. By the end of 2011 I will have achieved the historic first year of the "Idol" Heavy Medal, ran an bi-national Marathon(Detroit Free Press), and concluded my first year as a destination marathon athlete as a force to be reckoned with. My 2012 goal is to run all of the 30+ rock & roll marathons to receive a special service award for my city, for my fans, and myself. I also have the opportunity to be a Idol medalist legacy that will be an epic award; will further give me the opportunity to give back to my community.Teams are made up of individuals. Without them, there is no team.


I have a mission-to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. To accomplish that mission, I’m participating in a sports endurance event as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. Like the other members of TNT, I will be raising funds to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I’m improving the quality of my life by participating and with your support, I can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families as well.


Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help advance the research for cures.

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

"<3"
Candi
Fri Jan 6 03:46:49 EST 2012
"George, you are an inspiration and make me a better person simply by knowing you! All the way George!"
Kris Dayries
Fri Feb 10 05:56:23 EST 2012
"I am so proud of you Geaorge and ALL of your accomplishments!"
Stacey Vasquez
Sun Feb 12 01:20:16 EST 2012
"Love you Royalty!! Hope you reach your goal!"
Victoria Stone
Mon Feb 13 01:15:11 EST 2012
"I'm so proud of you, George. You're an inspiration to us all. Keep living the dream, my friend."
Francheska
Thu Feb 16 09:39:21 EST 2012
"We hope you make your goal!"
Susan & Patrick Boley
Thu Feb 16 11:29:07 EST 2012
"Good luck George!!! Thanks for everything! Heather"
Heather Zeigler
Wed Mar 7 09:18:53 EST 2012
"Thank You for letting me bus tables to earn tips for my LLS fundraising goal :) Yall "ROCK"!!! Geo"
George Melichar Table Busser Fundraiser
Tue Mar 13 06:32:45 EDT 2012
"George, Thank you for being a goodwill ambassador representing the city of New Orleans & the United States. Your story has made it all the way to my city in Indonesia. You inspire me to as you said at a speech to "work hardest" to achieve my goals and commitments. Can you please put some of your race gear up for auction on Ebay? I would like to own a race shirt to frame. Can you come to my town to speak? "
C.P.
Thu Mar 15 09:31:50 EDT 2012
"Run Geo Run!"
Sandra Mitchell
Tue Mar 20 01:18:27 EDT 2012
"So happy to help you George. Run for those who can't!!"
Michael Buesing
Tue Mar 27 12:01:11 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

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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

Hard Rock Cafe - New... $2,157.50
Paw Paw Allegan Lodg... $500.00
Michael Buesing $500.00
Karen Deem $200.00
George Melichar Tabl... $168.00
Joseph Martin $100.00
Annie Fried-Leaton $100.00
Sandra Mitchell $100.00
shawn hallenbeck $100.00
Susan & Patrick ... $100.00
Virginia Melichar $100.00
Jenny Beatty $100.00
Gabriel Decaran-Voi... $100.00
Polly McNulty $75.00
Kristen Tokarchick $50.00
Kathleen Buesing $50.00
Shanon Browne $50.00
Anne Rydell $50.00
Anne Husick $50.00
Michelle Wetheringto... $50.00
David "runlikeaclyde... $50.00
Denise Kirby $50.00
deidre bear $50.00
Candice Garbers $36.00
Julia Alexander $30.00
Sherry Ricker $26.20
John Kinnicutt $26.20
Rebecca Steele $25.00
deidre bear $25.00
William & Jocely... $25.00
Kirt Smith $25.00
Michael Rivera $25.00
C.P. $25.00
Michael Darilek $25.00
Robin Kindrick $25.00
Patricia Redding $25.00
Heather Zeigler $25.00
Kris Dayries $25.00
Ann Cobb $25.00
Francheska $25.00
Victoria Stone $25.00
Candice Garbers $25.00
Stacey Vasquez $25.00
Sandra Smith $25.00
Jon Schincariol $25.00
Brice Herron $25.00
Kris Dayries $25.00
Candi $25.00
Linsey Bergen $25.00
Helene White $25.00
Stewart Teichman $25.00
Pegeen Jessie $25.00
Patricia Redding $25.00
Lisa Short $20.00
George Melichar $16.30
Volma Overton III $15.00
Cathy Fennell $5.00

Supporter Comments

"<3"
Candi
Fri Jan 6 03:46:49 EST 2012
"George, you are an inspiration and make me a better person simply by knowing you! All the way George!"
Kris Dayries
Fri Feb 10 05:56:23 EST 2012
"I am so proud of you Geaorge and ALL of your accomplishments!"
Stacey Vasquez
Sun Feb 12 01:20:16 EST 2012
"Love you Royalty!! Hope you reach your goal!"
Victoria Stone
Mon Feb 13 01:15:11 EST 2012
"I'm so proud of you, George. You're an inspiration to us all. Keep living the dream, my friend."
Francheska
Thu Feb 16 09:39:21 EST 2012
"We hope you make your goal!"
Susan & Patrick Boley
Thu Feb 16 11:29:07 EST 2012
"Good luck George!!! Thanks for everything! Heather"
Heather Zeigler
Wed Mar 7 09:18:53 EST 2012
"Thank You for letting me bus tables to earn tips for my LLS fundraising goal :) Yall "ROCK"!!! Geo"
George Melichar Table Busser Fundraiser
Tue Mar 13 06:32:45 EDT 2012
"George, Thank you for being a goodwill ambassador representing the city of New Orleans & the United States. Your story has made it all the way to my city in Indonesia. You inspire me to as you said at a speech to "work hardest" to achieve my goals and commitments. Can you please put some of your race gear up for auction on Ebay? I would like to own a race shirt to frame. Can you come to my town to speak? "
C.P.
Thu Mar 15 09:31:50 EDT 2012
"Run Geo Run!"
Sandra Mitchell
Tue Mar 20 01:18:27 EDT 2012
"So happy to help you George. Run for those who can't!!"
Michael Buesing
Tue Mar 27 12:01:11 EDT 2012