Bob's Heart Felt 52.4 Mile Run to End Stroke
Seven years ago in April, my father passed away due in part to complications from stroke. He was 80 years old.
Over the past few years, I have been seeking to find an organization where donating my time and energy could really make a difference and would also have some sort of relevance to my life. In December this last year, I came to learn more about The American Stoke Association and their remarkable Train to End Stoke program.
Always looking for a challenge, I immediately signed up to help raise funds for this amazing organization by running the Vancouver MARATHON on May 5th 2002 and then also running the Kona Hawaii Marathon on June 23rd 2002. Yes, that’s 52.4 miles of pure pleasure knowing that every step I take will bring this organization closer to finding the cure for a disease that kills every 3.3 minutes.
The generous money I raise through your contribution will go towards stroke research, education and advocacy programs to find a cure for this disease and to help those tragically affected by stroke.
As some of you know, I was able to run and finish the Portland marathon in 1994. Over the next four months I will be again running hundreds of miles to prepare myself this time for two marathons. I will also be running diligently to reach my goal of raising $15,000 for the American Stroke Association. I directed you to this web site to ask you for your support in this effort through your good thoughts and through your generous contribution.
I will be running these marathons in memory of my father. If you have a friend or loved one who has been affected by stroke, I would be honored to complete this event in his or her name as well. I invite you to include the person’s name on the response form. I am also excited to be running these marathons on behalf of many who couldn’t even walk it due to a stroke. Please join me in reaching the finish line of my fundraising goal and helping to end stroke.
Thanks for your consideration of this request. Please click the DONATE link to the left, print and complete the form and mail it to me ASAP. To check my progress (I try to keep it updated) you can click on the STATS link. The deadline to receive your donation is April 30th, but don't wait until the last week, please! I look forward to hearing from each of you whether you are able to contribute or not.
You can email me at bobt@consumerware.com with any comments or questions. I would love to hear from you!
Warm regards,
Bob
Over the past few years, I have been seeking to find an organization where donating my time and energy could really make a difference and would also have some sort of relevance to my life. In December this last year, I came to learn more about The American Stoke Association and their remarkable Train to End Stoke program.
Always looking for a challenge, I immediately signed up to help raise funds for this amazing organization by running the Vancouver MARATHON on May 5th 2002 and then also running the Kona Hawaii Marathon on June 23rd 2002. Yes, that’s 52.4 miles of pure pleasure knowing that every step I take will bring this organization closer to finding the cure for a disease that kills every 3.3 minutes.
The generous money I raise through your contribution will go towards stroke research, education and advocacy programs to find a cure for this disease and to help those tragically affected by stroke.
As some of you know, I was able to run and finish the Portland marathon in 1994. Over the next four months I will be again running hundreds of miles to prepare myself this time for two marathons. I will also be running diligently to reach my goal of raising $15,000 for the American Stroke Association. I directed you to this web site to ask you for your support in this effort through your good thoughts and through your generous contribution.
I will be running these marathons in memory of my father. If you have a friend or loved one who has been affected by stroke, I would be honored to complete this event in his or her name as well. I invite you to include the person’s name on the response form. I am also excited to be running these marathons on behalf of many who couldn’t even walk it due to a stroke. Please join me in reaching the finish line of my fundraising goal and helping to end stroke.
Thanks for your consideration of this request. Please click the DONATE link to the left, print and complete the form and mail it to me ASAP. To check my progress (I try to keep it updated) you can click on the STATS link. The deadline to receive your donation is April 30th, but don't wait until the last week, please! I look forward to hearing from each of you whether you are able to contribute or not.
You can email me at bobt@consumerware.com with any comments or questions. I would love to hear from you!
Warm regards,
Bob