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Eric Nelson's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Eric Nelson
Event: Boston Marathon 2008
Event Starts: Apr 21st 2008
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About my nonprofit:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Since our founding in 1824, MEEI has been guided by a mission “that the deaf may hear and the blind may see.” Our vision is to be the preeminent world-wide source of advances and leaders in preserving...
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Fundraising target: $3,000
So far I have raised: $2,900.00
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My personal message:

This time I'm running with a purpose

My wife, Colleen, qualified for the Boston Marathon, and I was completely ready to cheer her on from the sidelines -- with a Sam Adams in hand, of course! Sounds pretty good, huh? But then she popped the question: "Why sit on the sidelines when you can make a difference?"

That is the day I decided to run for charity, and soon after I ran across the fine folks at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Their mission struck a chord with me as I have relatives dealing with both loss of hearing and diminished eyesight. And MEEI has been nothing short of great throughout this process. You can read more about the hospital at http://www.meei.harvard.edu/.

So now I'm running with a purpose, and I'm hoping you can help out -- even it if is just a few bucks. Every dollar counts ... and it is TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.

We both thank you for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

P.S. Colleen and I promise to run our butts off on April 21! No Sam Adams until after the race!

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Eric Nelson 5/20/2008 $122.62  
Chris Buckle 4/18/2008 $50.00 Have a great race - enjoy every moment! 
Peggy and Roger Carrell 4/16/2008 $25.00 Your running for a good cause--Faster, Faster! 
Peter Steinert 4/16/2008 $25.00 from the get-go 
Molly and Topher Kerr 4/14/2008 $100.00 Eric, good luck catching your wife! I'm sure she'll wait at the finish line. 
scott-n-disa 4/13/2008 $52.38 run fast, cousin. (the extra $2.38 is for good luck...) 
dean and shirley johnson 4/13/2008 $25.00 Smile at the qualifiers as you pass them !! 
Rick Holter 4/13/2008 $25.00 I'd actually wanted to donate bananas... 
Kari, Chadd and O 4/13/2008 $50.00 Best of luck to you the both of you! We love you! 
Jean Cyr 4/13/2008 $25.00 Congratulations on the effort it has taken to prepare for this race! 
jonbret 4/13/2008 $50.00 Good luck to both of you! Love you guys! 
Marlin Nelson 4/13/2008 $100.00 We hope it is not HOT---like Chicago was!!!!!!!!! 
Mary Dillon 4/13/2008 $100.00 Good luck in the run to both of you! 
sharon grigsby 2/25/2008 $50.00 Eric -- kick some butt! 
Ploojay 2/25/2008 $50.00 Have a great race! 
JamKat 2/23/2008 $50.00  
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot 2/22/2008 $50.00 You're my idol. Run forest run! 
Liz Zavala 2/20/2008 $100.00 You are my hero, dude! 
Deanna Nelson 1/13/2008 $100.00 Go Eric Go!!!!! 
Bill Morton 1/1/2008 $50.00 Run Fast! 
Carrie Mccain 12/31/2007 $200.00 Woo hoo!!! I'm the first one to sponsor Eric!!! 
Colleen Nelson 12/31/2007 $1,500.00  
* Total raised online: $2,900.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $2,900.00
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