My Fundraising Page

Apr 24, 2019

I still can't believe it. On April 15th I ran in The Boston Marathon. The weekend was amazing and the race was exhausting. I poured my heart out with every step. I did not quite reach my time goal, but I finished. With every step I had to focus on my WHY. This cause, raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is WHY I ran.  Although the race is over, I am still collecting donations. As of today I still have $4900 to go to meet my goal and would love your support. Every dollar helps us get closer to a cure. 

Thank you all for everything you have done to make this campaign successful. You rock!!!

Mar 08, 2019

Forty years ago my wife, Rachel, was diagnosed with leukemia and given a 10% chance of survival. On February 3rd she celebrated her 42nd birthday.
During her treatments she was told she would never be able to have kids. Four kids later, she has again proven the ability to defy the odds.

Five years ago my dad was diagnosed with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer, requiring daily chemo and weekly blood draws. 

THIS HAS TO STOP. WE NEED A CURE!!!!

I am doing all I can to help. On April 15th, 2019 I am running the full 26.2 miles of The Boston Marathon to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society so others do not have to suffer. I beg for you to help.

If you have not given yet, please consider it. 1.2 million other Americans are waiting for a miracle, and your donation could be it.
Miracles require us to move. This is your chance.

 

You can give directly on this website ------->

 

OR

visit me at BDs Mongolian BBQ in Flint on Wednesday, March 13th from 5-8pm as I work the grill.

 

 

 

 

 

Mar 08, 2019

37 days....eeeekkkk

I am getting super nervous. My legs hurt all day, every day. My back aches. I can't get enough sleep, but I am not giving up. 

In 37 days, I am running in The Boston Marathon because a cause so much bigger than my own pride and sense of accomplishment needs my support....and yours.

On April 15th, I am running 26.2 miles to raise funds fto help us find a cure to end blood cancers. I am committed to endure all that I have to to help make sure others in the near future will not have to suffer anymore.

Please read below to learn how this cause has a personal connection to me, and I beg you for your support.

Your donation fuels me to keep going and inspires thousands others to keep fighting.

This spring, let's all commit to give of ourselves to save others. We got this!!!

Feb 01, 2019

Did you know that 1.2 million Americans are currently diagnosed with a blood cancer?

Did you know that last year 58,000 Americans died as a result of a blood cancer?

There are a lot of fundrasiser out there, but none that make an impact the way The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society does. 

Since 2017 34 out of the 39 cancers drugs approved by the FDA were funded by the LLS.

In 2018, 4 new drugs were approved for AML leukemia (the first drugs approved in more than 40 years).

You know my story. You know my connections.

This year I am running in the Boston Marathon but I need your help.

I am looking to raise $10,000. Literally every dollar counts.

"It is never a good time to have cancer, but there's never been a better time to join the fight against it."

Jan 25, 2019

As a kid I always wanted to grow up and be just like my dad. He was in the military. He became a firefighter and a deputy for the sheriffs department. He was strong. He was tough. He was smart. 

Five years ago, however, this man who I believed was invincible began fighting a fight similar to what 1.2 million other Americans are fighting. Taking a round of medication daily, going in for weekly blood draws, constant doses of chemotherapy, my dad is now fighting against blood cancer. I am so proud of his perseverance as he refuses to be discouraged or quit.

My dad is one of my heroes and one of the reasons I am begging for your support.

To help find a cure, I have committed to run 26.2 miles on April 15th in the Boston Marathon. As a part of this endeavor, I have also committed to raise $10,000 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. LLS is one of the world's greatest contributors towards researching a cure (since 2017, 34 of the 39 FDA approved cancer drugs were funded by LLS).

I would be beyond humbled if you would consider supporting this amazing cause.

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

"Way to go, Dave!!"
Anonymous user
Mon Jan 14 04:54:11 EST 2019
"Thank you for all you do sweet nephew!"
Wanda Pace
Tue Jan 15 04:20:38 EST 2019
"Donated in honor of Rachel Schmittou (leukemia survivor) and David Schmittou (Dave's dad) diagnosed with a blood cancer."
Donna & Dave Schmittou
Tue Jan 15 04:59:06 EST 2019
"Go get�em Coach!"
Heidi Schutte
Wed Jan 16 10:09:26 EST 2019
"Proud of you!"
Beth Christman
Fri Jan 18 08:40:45 EST 2019
"Way to go Dave. Conquer your love hate relationship with running and work to conquer Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancer. Here's to your determination!"
Stephanie Dill
Sun Jan 20 11:02:13 EST 2019
"You?ve got this Dave! Happy to support someone who has made me a better teacher! "
Heather Mastracchio
Sun Jan 20 01:18:21 EST 2019
"Good Luck! "
Sheila
Wed Jan 23 02:45:33 EST 2019
"Thank you for doing this. Too many have suffered this disease. Good luck in the run of all runs. You got this Boss. "
Kimberly Dersham
Thu Jan 24 08:32:04 EST 2019
"In Memory of my Dad who we lost to B-Cell Lymphoma at the age of 58, far too young and missed every single day."
Tawn Hill
Fri Jan 25 09:30:50 EST 2019
"Love, prayers and strength be with you all!"
Janet Sweeny (Kuhn)
Fri Jan 25 02:59:54 EST 2019
"Good luck, Dave! May we end cancer in our lifetime! "
Jodi Svoboda
Sat Jan 26 03:37:15 EST 2019
"Thanks for running the good race!"
Amy Garcia
Sat Jan 26 07:03:07 EST 2019
"Awesome cause Mr. Schmittou-thank you for the impact you've had on my life!"
Rima Das
Sun Jan 27 04:38:47 EST 2019
"You will rock it!!! "
Glenn Czajka
Sun Jan 27 07:39:12 EST 2019
"Great Job! So sorry to hear about your Dad...I ran the Rock-n-Roll Las Vegas for LLS/TNT in November still wearing Rachel's Ribbon to honor her! Keep up the great work for an amazing charity!"
Vicki Etter
Wed Jan 30 08:03:09 EST 2019
"Praying for you to reach your goal. Praising God for Rachel's good health."
Jenni Domo
Sun Feb 3 12:53:59 EST 2019
"Good luck to you! I love the work you are pouring into this goal! Go! Go! Go!"
Rena Hawkins
Fri Feb 8 09:43:27 EST 2019
"In honor of Mara Klapp. Diagnosed with ALL at age 1, now living the life of a normal child at age 5. "
Bryan & Lauren Klapp
Sat Feb 9 03:25:31 EST 2019
"Such a beautiful story of your wife and I am praying for success for your Dad."
Toni Stivender
Thu Feb 14 02:34:07 EST 2019
"Wishing you and your team the best of luck in your fundraising. Bless your wife and her fight as a survivor!"
Anonymous user
Mon Feb 18 08:22:16 EST 2019
"Best of luck! "
Jason McDowell
Sat Feb 23 02:54:52 EST 2019
"You and your wife are an inspiration, Dave. Best of luck! Boston is one of my favorite marathons. I hope you have some great weather!"
Jay Posick
Mon Feb 25 08:42:43 EST 2019
"We miss seeing you running around the neighborhood! "
Anonymous user
Sat Mar 2 10:10:52 EST 2019
"Good luck from your backyard neighbors! Hoping you have perfect weather and the wind at your back. Tess, Bill & Izzy (and Berger, too - woof!)"
Tess & Bill Barker
Sun Mar 3 08:29:36 EST 2019
"You are a wonderful role model and mentor. Go Dave Go!!"
Julie Grimmelsman
Sun Mar 10 04:26:32 EDT 2019
"Keep up the hard work!"
Kristin Klavon
Thu Mar 14 07:49:35 EDT 2019
"Sending love and strength, Dave"
Kelly Dungan
Fri Mar 15 03:20:24 EDT 2019
"Run hard, run strong. You can do this. Have faith, Dave. "
N. Cameron
Fri Mar 15 04:26:03 EDT 2019
"Good luck Mr. Schmittou! Sincerely, A former student"
Amanda Beyer
Sun Mar 17 01:30:23 EDT 2019
"Best to you as you run like the wind!"
Diane Zedan
Tue Apr 9 03:15:14 EDT 2019
"Good luck, Dave! I hope you meet your race goal and your fundraising goal!"
Kerri Moccio
Wed Apr 10 09:33:39 EDT 2019
"We are so pleased to e what God is doing in your life."
John Clark
Wed Apr 10 06:59:01 EDT 2019
"Run like the wind!"
Michelle and Bill Barsh
Sun Apr 14 11:24:27 EDT 2019
"Congratulations to you! An amazing accomplishment to run Boston! well done!"
Botosan Family
Wed Apr 17 11:20:05 EDT 2019

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

David Schmittou $4,887.09
David Schmittou $325.00
BWW- Brighton $250.00
Quint Studer $250.00
BDs Mongolian of Fli... $250.00
Wanda Pace $250.00
BDs Mongolian BBQ $120.00
Facebook Donor $100.00
Brian Mendler $100.00
Munich Re Matching G... $100.00
David Schmittou $100.00
Matt Outlaw $100.00
Jeremy Horvath $100.00
Courtney Stedman $100.00
Beth Christman $100.00
Donna & Dave Sch... $100.00
BWW-Brighton $90.44
$82.47
Facebook Donor $50.00
Facebook Donor $50.00
Facebook Donor $50.00
Facebook Donor $50.00
$50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Diane Zedan $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Jay Posick $50.00
Glenn Czajka $50.00
Janet Sweeny (Kuhn) $50.00
Nichole Johnson $50.00
Melony $50.00
Mallory and Pete647P... $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Traci Forwood $30.00
Erin Morrissette $25.00
Jenny VanDaele $25.00
Bryan & Lauren ... $25.00
N. Cameron $25.00
Amy $25.00
Heather Mastracchio $25.00
Michael Christman $25.00
Jody $25.00
Rena Hawkins $25.00
Kerri Moccio $25.00
Kelly Dungan $25.00
Julie Grimmelsman $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Tess & Bill Bark... $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Nelson R Rennie $25.00
Toni Stivender $25.00
Vicki Etter $25.00
Rima Das $25.00
Jodi Svoboda $25.00
Michael Brennan $25.00
Tawn Hill $25.00
Kimberly Dersham $25.00
Karen Pinto $25.00
Stephanie Dill $25.00
Melissa Cabello $25.00
Ajser $25.00
Facebook Donor $20.00
Facebook Donor $20.00
Facebook Donor $20.00
Facebook Donor $20.00
Michelle and Bill Ba... $20.00
Ashley Cheung $20.00
Facebook Donor $15.00
Facebook Donor $10.00
Jason McDowell $10.00
Anonymous $10.00
Todd Bloch $10.00
Sheila $10.00
sunday tindell $10.00
Facebook Donor $5.00
Grumlaw Church
John Clark
Jenni Domo
Heidi Schutte
Amy Garcia
Lucy Wildman
Botosan Family
Kristin Klavon
Amanda Beyer

Supporter Comments

"Way to go, Dave!!"
Anonymous user
Mon Jan 14 04:54:11 EST 2019
"Thank you for all you do sweet nephew!"
Wanda Pace
Tue Jan 15 04:20:38 EST 2019
"Donated in honor of Rachel Schmittou (leukemia survivor) and David Schmittou (Dave's dad) diagnosed with a blood cancer."
Donna & Dave Schmittou
Tue Jan 15 04:59:06 EST 2019
"Go get�em Coach!"
Heidi Schutte
Wed Jan 16 10:09:26 EST 2019
"Proud of you!"
Beth Christman
Fri Jan 18 08:40:45 EST 2019
"Way to go Dave. Conquer your love hate relationship with running and work to conquer Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancer. Here's to your determination!"
Stephanie Dill
Sun Jan 20 11:02:13 EST 2019
"You?ve got this Dave! Happy to support someone who has made me a better teacher! "
Heather Mastracchio
Sun Jan 20 01:18:21 EST 2019
"Good Luck! "
Sheila
Wed Jan 23 02:45:33 EST 2019
"Thank you for doing this. Too many have suffered this disease. Good luck in the run of all runs. You got this Boss. "
Kimberly Dersham
Thu Jan 24 08:32:04 EST 2019
"In Memory of my Dad who we lost to B-Cell Lymphoma at the age of 58, far too young and missed every single day."
Tawn Hill
Fri Jan 25 09:30:50 EST 2019
"Love, prayers and strength be with you all!"
Janet Sweeny (Kuhn)
Fri Jan 25 02:59:54 EST 2019
"Good luck, Dave! May we end cancer in our lifetime! "
Jodi Svoboda
Sat Jan 26 03:37:15 EST 2019
"Thanks for running the good race!"
Amy Garcia
Sat Jan 26 07:03:07 EST 2019
"Awesome cause Mr. Schmittou-thank you for the impact you've had on my life!"
Rima Das
Sun Jan 27 04:38:47 EST 2019
"You will rock it!!! "
Glenn Czajka
Sun Jan 27 07:39:12 EST 2019
"Great Job! So sorry to hear about your Dad...I ran the Rock-n-Roll Las Vegas for LLS/TNT in November still wearing Rachel's Ribbon to honor her! Keep up the great work for an amazing charity!"
Vicki Etter
Wed Jan 30 08:03:09 EST 2019
"Praying for you to reach your goal. Praising God for Rachel's good health."
Jenni Domo
Sun Feb 3 12:53:59 EST 2019
"Good luck to you! I love the work you are pouring into this goal! Go! Go! Go!"
Rena Hawkins
Fri Feb 8 09:43:27 EST 2019
"In honor of Mara Klapp. Diagnosed with ALL at age 1, now living the life of a normal child at age 5. "
Bryan & Lauren Klapp
Sat Feb 9 03:25:31 EST 2019
"Such a beautiful story of your wife and I am praying for success for your Dad."
Toni Stivender
Thu Feb 14 02:34:07 EST 2019
"Wishing you and your team the best of luck in your fundraising. Bless your wife and her fight as a survivor!"
Anonymous user
Mon Feb 18 08:22:16 EST 2019
"Best of luck! "
Jason McDowell
Sat Feb 23 02:54:52 EST 2019
"You and your wife are an inspiration, Dave. Best of luck! Boston is one of my favorite marathons. I hope you have some great weather!"
Jay Posick
Mon Feb 25 08:42:43 EST 2019
"We miss seeing you running around the neighborhood! "
Anonymous user
Sat Mar 2 10:10:52 EST 2019
"Good luck from your backyard neighbors! Hoping you have perfect weather and the wind at your back. Tess, Bill & Izzy (and Berger, too - woof!)"
Tess & Bill Barker
Sun Mar 3 08:29:36 EST 2019
"You are a wonderful role model and mentor. Go Dave Go!!"
Julie Grimmelsman
Sun Mar 10 04:26:32 EDT 2019
"Keep up the hard work!"
Kristin Klavon
Thu Mar 14 07:49:35 EDT 2019
"Sending love and strength, Dave"
Kelly Dungan
Fri Mar 15 03:20:24 EDT 2019
"Run hard, run strong. You can do this. Have faith, Dave. "
N. Cameron
Fri Mar 15 04:26:03 EDT 2019
"Good luck Mr. Schmittou! Sincerely, A former student"
Amanda Beyer
Sun Mar 17 01:30:23 EDT 2019
"Best to you as you run like the wind!"
Diane Zedan
Tue Apr 9 03:15:14 EDT 2019
"Good luck, Dave! I hope you meet your race goal and your fundraising goal!"
Kerri Moccio
Wed Apr 10 09:33:39 EDT 2019
"We are so pleased to e what God is doing in your life."
John Clark
Wed Apr 10 06:59:01 EDT 2019
"Run like the wind!"
Michelle and Bill Barsh
Sun Apr 14 11:24:27 EDT 2019
"Congratulations to you! An amazing accomplishment to run Boston! well done!"
Botosan Family
Wed Apr 17 11:20:05 EDT 2019