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Geneva Soulier's Fundraising Page
Page Creator:
Geneva Soulier
Event:
Boston Marathon 2008
Event Starts:
Apr 21st 2008
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...
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 and restoring vision, hearing, balance and voice as well as in curing disorders of the head and neck
MEEI is a non-profit specialty teaching hospital that is dedicated to excellence in the care of disorders that affect the eye, ear, nose, throat, and head and neck. Patients come to MEEI for specialized care from Boston, New England, all throughout the United States, and from 99 countries around the world.
MEEI is a pioneer of research to preserve and restore vision from blinding diseases including macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and others. Extensive research is underway to improve diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, balance problems and head and neck cancer.
MEEI is the primary teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Each year, approximately 100 residents and fellows participate in one of the most sought-after medical training programs in the country.
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Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. 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. I am very excited this year to be running my FIRST marathon. I will be running Boston this April 21st. I have enjoyed so much training for this event and have learned to appreciate the process of pushing myself beyond what I thought I was capable of doing. I am sure some of you have felt this at some point in your life, when you reach certain crossroads where you are called on to either gut it out and give it all you have, or give up. The path we choose to take can truly define who we are and what we can become. This year I have the privilege to be a part of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Marathon Team. MEEI has a 60-member team that is diverse and dedicated. Runners span 40 years in age from 21 to 61. They are coming to Boston from 11 states across the country and from foreign countries. In fact, one runner is coming all the way from Dubai. Our team shares an enthusiasm for supporting the hospital's mission and bringing hope to people everywhere who suffer with conditions affecting sight, hearing, voice and balance. I will be running in honor of my friend and former boss, Rod Snow. I have enclosed an article done on him in the Deseret Morning News, a local Utah paper. Here is a short excerpt: "After more than 30 years of marriage, Bobbi Snow didn't think her husband's sense of humor could catch her off guard. She was wrong. They were driving in the predawn to the hospital, pensive and a little shell-shocked, when Rod Snow leaned toward her. In his best gravelly pirate imitation he growled, "I'm Capt. Jack Sparrow of the Black Pearl, and they're going to slit my throat this morning." She was stunned, briefly. Then she cracked up. Doctors would, in fact, "slit his throat" that morning in May 2004, cutting his neck from ear to ear to remove his voice box. He would lie on the table for more than four hours with his head tilted back, his neck open and exposed while the surgeon cut out the cancer that had plagued him for 2 1/2 years. Along with the cancer, the surgeon would remove something that Rod thought was key to his identity. A gifted orator, the Salt Lake attorney was "the voice," a man who could move you to tears or engage your attention with a simple inflection change. He was a storyteller, a persuader, a teacher, a singer with a rich tenor - and his voice was a crucial tool. What they wouldn't remove was his sense of humor, often irreverent and unexpected. Or his determination to reclaim his place in the courtroom and the pulpit, to maintain the life he treasures." You can read more at Deseretnews.com - Rod Snow. My husband Matt and our three children have really encouraged me in this effort. Many thanks to my daughter's Caroline and Claire who give me stretching lessons that they have learned in Gym class, their companionship on quick runs around the block as well as motivating remarks, such as "pick up your feet mom," and my personal favorite, "Hey mom, Do you think you can win the Marathon?" Thank you for your support and taking the time to donate! Geneva Sanders Soulier - Jen
Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name
Date
Geneva Soulier
5/21/2008
MeriKaye Moore
4/24/2008
Ash
4/22/2008
Dax
4/22/2008
Tadd and Julie Truscott
4/22/2008
Ellen Patton
4/18/2008
Vaughn & Celina Mankey
4/14/2008
elisa richards
4/14/2008
Kate Hick
4/1/2008
The Loria Family
3/16/2008
Katie and Chris Laughman
3/12/2008
Mike and Barbara Soulier
3/11/2008
Josh and Emily King
3/6/2008
Mary and Ryan Young
3/6/2008
Sara and Greg Gillespie
3/6/2008
The Menzie Family
3/5/2008
* Total raised online:
$1,900.00
Amount raised offline:
$0.00
Grand Total:
$1,900.00
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