2011 Marine Corps Marathon

2011 Marine Corps Marathon

Why I run:

Simply because I can.  Some people think I'm insane, but I love to run.  Every time I lace up my sneakers, it's a new challenge.  It's an opportunity for me to outrun myself, to push myself harder.  And who doesn't love those cool race t-shirts? 

Why I picked to fundraise for Alex's Lemonade Stand:

  1. The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown. At present, childhood cancer cannot be prevented.

  2. One in every 330 Americans develops cancer before the age of twenty.

  3. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 in the United States.

  4. The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown. At present, childhood cancer cannot be prevented.

I only have to fight through 26.2 miles, a piece of cake compared to the diagnosis, treatment, and possible loss of a loved one, all battles that come with this disease.  Help me raise $1,000 towards the cure, better treatments, and a few more birthdays.

 

 

 

Donors

DonorDateAmountComments
Kim Pritchard10/14/2011$20.00Good luck! I'll be cheering you on!
Aquiera10/13/2011$20.00Abby, you have a great heart and such an amazing influence. One day I plan to run with you. Good luck!
John & Sue Dineen10/11/2011$100.00You rock Abby. We love you and keep up the great work!
Mike and Kelly10/11/2011$50.00Good luck!
Uncle Marty & Aunt Marianne10/11/2011$100.00Whenever I get the urge to run like that -- I sit down quick til the feeling passes
Marcie Dineen10/11/2011$25.00good luck abby!
Christina10/11/2011$25.00I am so proud of you!
Sara & Jordan10/10/2011$20.00Happy to donate to a great cause and a fantastic friend!
Kevin J10/10/2011$20.00GOOD LUCK!
Tom Janofsky10/05/2011$25.00Go get em Abby!