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Rafal Urban's Mass Eye and Ear Fundraising Page
Page Creator:
Rafal Urban
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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Fundraising target:
$3,000
So far I have raised:
$1,410.00
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My personal message:
Hey Everybody!
This will be my first Boston Marathon, and undoubtedly will be a memorable event. I am running to raise money for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, one of the top hospitals in the nation. Your donation will go a long way to aid in the research and treatment of illnesses of the eyes, ears, throat, and nose. Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Hansen was treated for sleep apnea at Mass Eye and Ear last November so you know they're good!
Thanks for your support of Mass Eye and Ear as well as my passion for running. I couldn't do it without your help!
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. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
10 Best Things About Marathons:
10. Being able to call yourself a marathoner.
9. Complete strangers cheering you on during the race.
8. Working the rest of your life around your training schedule.
7. Training in extreme conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, snow) that make others question your sanity.
6. Carbo-loading the week before the marathon...eat, eat, eat.
5. Cross-training days - an intense workout at the gym as a break from running.
4. Post marathon aches and pains...a feeling unlike anything else.
3. Gu - the best energy gel out there, an awesome boost and key to getting through 26.2 miles.
2. Friends and family putting up with everything to stand outside for 5 hours just to see you run by...but mentally as big a energy boost as Gu.
1. The last .2 miles of the race, when the end is in sight and you get one last shot of adrenaline. This is your moment of glory and makes all your sacrifices and training from the past 4 months absolutely worth it, and you realize that you will definitely run a marathon again.
Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name
Date
Amount
Comment
Amanda
4/19/2008
$25.00
Kick some marathon butt!
Jamie Morrison
4/14/2008
$20.00
Good Luck Rafal! Kick Some KENYAN ASS!
wesander85
4/14/2008
$20.00
Long time roommate becomes long distance runner, crazy!
Lucy Mandato
3/3/2008
$25.00
Go Rafal! See you in Boston!
Chris Sussman
3/3/2008
$10.00
Eat gu and all shall be good. Good luck!
Sarah Wright
3/2/2008
$10.00
Good luck, Rafal. You are going to do great!!!
Anna
3/2/2008
$15.00
You are gonna ROCK this marathon. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help w/ training.
Sarah Wolfrum
2/21/2008
$100.00
Bernie
2/14/2008
$50.00
good luck
* Total raised online:
$275.00
Amount raised offline:
$1,135.00
Grand Total:
$1,410.00
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