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Mark Meche's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Mark Meche
Event: Boston Marathon 2009
Event Starts: Apr 20th 2009
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Alexander with his older brother Atticus
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Our Mission is to provide the highest quality care to individuals and to the community, to advance care through excellence in biomedical research, and to educate future academic and practice leaders of...
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Fundraising target: $26,200
So far I have raised: $10,503.60
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My personal message:

Dear Friends;

My youngest son Alexander was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in June of 2006. I am happy to report that Alexander has been clear of leukemia for almost three years now and even though he will continue with treatments through the fall, his prognosis is very good.
 
I am once again reaching out to all of my friends and colleagues to help me support the program that help save and improve the lives of many Cancer Kids including my son. I have joined this year's Mass General Marathon Team and will be running in support of Cancer Care for Children, a special program focused on research, treatment and support that cancer stricken children like my son need.
 
Last year, with the support of over 250 people like you, we raised just over $20,000. This year, we hope to raise $1,000 for each mile of the race. Please consider a gift in any amount and don't forget to check your company's charity match programs. You can donate here online, send a personal check or contact me for more information.

 
The funds we raise will go directly to Cancer Care for Children by supporting research into the causes of childhood cancer and to develop new treatments.  In cooperation with the Cancer Care for Children Marathon Team and First Giving, I invite you to visit our Meche Family Website to learn more about Alexander, Our Story and ways to give. 
 
Thanks in advance;
 
 
Meche Marathon Team.

 

If you prefer, personal checks should be made out to Mass General Hospital and mailed to my attention c/o Winter Street Architects, 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 

 

 

 

 

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
The Lovely Family 5/20/2009 $100.00 Congrats on a great run and a great family! 
Gordon Brooks 5/19/2009 $25.00 Good going! 
Patrick DeIulis 4/23/2009 $100.00 Great time Mark. Hope you took some time to recuperate. 
Chris Cassidy 4/23/2009 $26.20 Congratulations on both the race and the fundraising 
Christopher and Vivian Kelley 4/21/2009 $30.00 Good Luck! 
Dobbins Marathon Team 4/21/2009 $25.00 Love the competition! 
Scott M Turgeon 4/20/2009 $100.00 Good Luck Mark, from your friends at Armstrong World Industries 
Mike Maglio 4/20/2009 $25.00 Best of luck 
Bo Perkins 4/19/2009 $50.00 All the Best to you! 
Joe Albanese 4/19/2009 $200.00 We'll be cheering for you and Alexander! 
Lucille - remembering Thomas 4/19/2009 $100.00 Congratulations on another winning year 
Steve Goan 4/19/2009 $100.00 Best of Luck! 
David Hark 4/18/2009 $75.00 Have a great run Mark 
Colleen Doherty 4/18/2009 $50.00 Best of luck! We'll all be cheering for you at Eastern Benefits! 
Michael Richard 4/17/2009 $500.00  
Matt Johnson @ Columbia 4/17/2009 $100.00 Ice and Advil ! 
Joe Correnti 4/17/2009 $50.00 All the Best to Mark and Alexander! 
Ken Walton 4/17/2009 $100.00 Good Luck 
Dan Sullivan 4/17/2009 $200.00 we'll be with you 
Sam Herpin 4/17/2009 $50.00 Alfalfa, brother! 
David Matthews and Family 4/17/2009 $50.00 Keepimg a good thought for you! 
Patricia Zaido 4/17/2009 $100.00 Great stamina - go for it!! 
The Durands 4/17/2009 $100.00  
Brian and Tracie DiLuiso 4/17/2009 $100.00 Best of Luck and Congratulations! 
Szydlowski Family 4/17/2009 $50.00 Best off all for your family 
The Purdy Family 4/17/2009 $25.00 Have a great run! 
Mike, Liesl, and Marika 4/17/2009 $75.00 Good luck out there. 
The DiFiglia Family 4/17/2009 $100.00 Best wishes 
Lowell Peabody 4/16/2009 $100.00 Very glad to help and good luck!! 
Mike Ponke 4/16/2009 $50.00 Best of luck Mark! 
Jim McM 4/16/2009 $100.00 Hey Mark (not Mike) Have a great race! 
Anonymous 4/15/2009 $50.00 Many thanks for sharing your new photos! Very happy to hear all's going so well. 
Anonymous 4/15/2009 $100.00 Best of luck! 
Slawson 4/11/2009 $50.00 Good Luck! 
Jim Avery 4/9/2009 $100.00 One stride at a time 
Shawn MacDonald 4/7/2009 $25.00 Good Luck Mark 
Anonymous 4/6/2009 $200.00  
Bill Schade 4/2/2009 $25.00 Good luck Mark 
Nicole Valaskatgis 4/2/2009 $25.00 Good Luck! 
Andrew Oliver 3/31/2009 $100.00 Good luck Mark - may the wind be at your back 
Karla and Mike 3/30/2009 $100.00 Good Luck Mecheman 
Mark David 3/30/2009 $100.00 Best of Luck 
Donna Repko 3/28/2009 $100.00 Good luck, Mark!!! 
Lincoln Berry 3/27/2009 $20.00 good luck, Mark! 
David J. Hatem 3/27/2009 $200.00  
Dana Griffin 3/27/2009 $50.00 Good Luck! 
Lisa Wexler and Tom Monroe 3/27/2009 $100.00 Good Luck Mark 
Snelson 3/27/2009 $50.00 Good Luck Mark! 
Tim Hogan 3/26/2009 $25.00 Best Wishes Mark & Team Meche! 
Doug Marrano 3/26/2009 $50.00 Run strong, Mark. Good luck! 
Greg Nowak 3/26/2009 $50.00 Good luck Mark! 
Sean Gibbons 3/26/2009 $150.00 Besto of luck with the training Mark!! 
Michael Ward 3/26/2009 $100.00 Good Luck! 
Barbara and Ken Wexler 3/26/2009 $100.00 Good Luck 
Conleth (CJ) (Carlos) 3/26/2009 $100.00 All the running in KL and upcoming running in Sydney will payoff!! 
Mark J. Sullivan 3/25/2009 $100.00 Good Luck!! 
Noonan Farms 3/25/2009 $100.00  
Ed Starzec 3/25/2009 $100.00 Good luck Mark! 
Ron Harvey (MXfire) 3/25/2009 $125.00 Best of luck with the Marathon 
Anonymous 3/25/2009 $100.00  
Alli Brooks & Ben Scott 3/25/2009 $50.00 Run Meche Run! 
Will Brien & Kathy West 3/25/2009 $100.00  
Office Resources, Inc. 3/25/2009 $500.00 Best wishes for a successful marathon. Kevin Barbary & Paul Fraser and friends @ Office Resources 
Melissa Gillespie 3/25/2009 $25.00 As a fellow runner raising funds for charity, I wish you all the best of luck!  
Burt Visnick & Bob Caulfield 3/25/2009 $250.00 Let's hope in this case the destination is better than the journey. 
Bill Jennings, WJJ Planning & Construction, LLc 3/25/2009 $50.00 Good luck team 
Kerry & Jamie Heckman 3/25/2009 $100.00 Go Team Meche! 
Roger Kaufman 3/25/2009 $50.00 All My Best Wishes - Good Luck! 
Tim and Shaun Clarke 3/25/2009 $150.00 Best of luck with All your goals! 
Tom Dionne, Connolly Brothers Inc. 3/25/2009 $25.00 Best of Luck! You are doing a great deed for a great cause... 
Anonymous 3/25/2009 $10.00 Good Luck 
Robin Abraham 3/24/2009 $50.00 Good Luck! Do you need more cookies this year? 
Laura Bernier 3/24/2009 $100.00 Good Luck - Go Team! 
John & Pam Lara 3/24/2009 $50.00 Go Mark, Go Alexander, Go MGH CancerCare for Children! 
Doug Bollen 3/24/2009 $100.00 see you at the 17th mile with gel 
Weeder Family 3/24/2009 $100.00 We'll be stalking you... 
A fellow runner 3/6/2009 $100.00 Nice Work Mark! 
Michelle in New Orleans 3/6/2009 $100.00 Praying to St. Jude for the knees 
Lorna 2/26/2009 $200.00 Will be cheering for your team! 
Grant Owen 2/5/2009 $100.00  
the Incredible Eli 1/4/2009 $52.40 No Slack! 
Mark and Judy Keen 12/21/2008 $1,000.00 Good luck! 
* Total raised online: $8,613.60
Amount raised offline: $1,890.00
Grand Total: $10,503.60
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