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Shawn Dos Santos's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Shawn Dos Santos
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: $3,500
So far I have raised: $3,680.00
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On April 21st I will be running the Boston Marathon to benefit the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Over a decade ago my eyes were infected by a virus and my vision began to deteriorate. Through the efforts of caring and dedicated professionals I was able to get most of my sight back. Vision is obviously such a vital part of human activity and everyday living and something that many of us take for granted. As someone who has lost and regained his sight I feel very grateful and this is a wonderful opportunity for me to give back to an organization that has given so much back to me.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to the fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
harish 4/21/2008 Take it to the max Shawn. Good Luck 
Debbie C. 4/20/2008 I have such admiration for you, Shawn. All the best to you. You'll do great! :-) 
David Jesser 4/20/2008 Great to see you this evening Dos. Can't wait to hear about your run. 
Jason Doucette 4/16/2008 BEAT BRENDAN!!! 
pnish 4/11/2008 In it to win it! 
Dan 4/10/2008 Good luck in Boston Shawn! -Leesa and Dan 
DJvibe 4/4/2008 Booooayahhh! Way to go, son! Wish I could give you more! You're awesome! 
Ray-Chilly 4/2/2008 Go Shaaaaazam! 
Kevin McHugh 4/1/2008 What it is, bro, what it is! 
Paul S. 4/1/2008  
jciancio 4/1/2008 Good luck Shawn Dog 
joao e lurdes 3/31/2008 corre rapido . tu ja es o numero um na nossa lista 
sambintokyo 3/29/2008 Dos-high respects to you and your efforts to make the world a better place. 
Evan Lereah 3/29/2008 Run Forrest, Run......  
The Smartt's 3/29/2008 Good luck!! Look forward to running with you at Jazzfest!! 
Sara Cox 3/28/2008 rock on Shawn! 
Marca 3/28/2008 GO DOS!!! Bring your shoes to nola so we can do a midweek run around Audubon Park. 
Sandy 3/28/2008 I want to know how many strides it takes to complete a marathon, let me know! Best of Luck Shawn! 
Andrea Vaccarelli 3/28/2008 Go get em Tiger!!! You are doing a great thing! 
weize 3/28/2008 Go get em'... 
GA 3/28/2008 you will always be on the run, but don't look back 
Mari 3/28/2008 I gave money instead of a fist 
Lori 3/27/2008 Best of luck! 
Kimb 3/27/2008 Quadruple  
Dan Reuel Young 3/27/2008 I was going to quote The Who's Tommy but I suppose that is wrong. G'luck man & kudos for doing this. 
Cassandra Anderson 3/27/2008 You're crazy!....in a very giving way. Best of luck! 
Jenny 3/27/2008 Good luck & go get em!  
Jacob 3/27/2008 Good luck! 
the rifkin's 3/27/2008 run like the wind 
Rich 3/27/2008 Great cause! Impressive commitment! Best of luck to you...from Germany. :)  
laura 3/27/2008 You the man. So proud to know you! 
Jamie Bannister 3/26/2008 Good luck Shawn!  
Bill Dos Santos 3/26/2008 Shawn - an investment in your running health. Hope it all goes well for you. 
Caroline 3/21/2008 Run Dos Run 
Angel, Brad and Nate 3/20/2008 Shawn, Shawny, Shawn got a runny run! Go Chone! 
Dave Ward 3/15/2008 Good luck! 
Sam & Jack 3/7/2008 GO UNCLE SHAWN!!!!! 
Mellus 2/20/2008 While I subscribe to the Why-Run-When-Nobody's-Chasing-Me philosophy, I wish you best of luck! 
Amanda 2/20/2008 Big Red - I'll be rooting you on from afar... can't wait to see the pics of you at the finish line!! 
Brendan and Michelle 2/3/2008 Disco (minus 50?), keep up the good work and work on your Lightning shoes. 
Andy Illes 2/1/2008 Amazing- kick ass in the race...... 
Avi D. Cohen 2/1/2008 I hope your training is going well enough so you can dance across the finish line 
Cory Schreier 2/1/2008 Yo, why wasnt I on the original send :) I got this thru Brendan. Good LUCK! 
Trac 1/31/2008 You remind me of that other hero that ran a marathon. What was his name? Oh yeah: Jabba the Hutt 
Ryan 1/31/2008 I still think you should win to get the $$$ 
Sharif El Rabiey 1/31/2008 Good luck Shawn! Let me know if you need to borrow the shoes.  
Tracy Power 1/28/2008 Go Shawn - don't forget the GOO! 
Carole Berg 1/27/2008 Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! (That's me rooting you on from the sidelines.) 
Amy, Steve, Isabelle and Zeke 1/25/2008 Who let the Dos out? Run CHONE Run! 
jordanalyn@gmail.com 1/23/2008 run shawny run! 
Jen Z 1/23/2008 You'll go great! 
Lana 1/23/2008 Best of luck!! Beat em all! 
Jane Martin 1/23/2008 Shawn, you're an inspiration! Go get 'em, killer! 
Matt Nowak 1/23/2008 quite impressed. good luck! 
Melissa C 1/23/2008 Good Luck Shawn!  
H. Ro 1/23/2008 Good Luck- I hope you win! ;) 
Gilly 1/23/2008 Run, run like the wind! (Or like you're winded... whatever.) 
Mary Kate Marchand 1/23/2008 Good luck Shawn! 
Aunt Maria, Uncle Joe 1/22/2008 Foije Rapaz (I hope I spelled it right) 
Jill Gebhard 1/21/2008 Very inspiring story. We wish you well! The Gebhard Family 
Scott "Lightning Slow" Williams 1/21/2008 "You can do it!" 
Roger Kuite 1/21/2008 Good luck with the training and with the run. 
Shawn's Parents 1/20/2008 Go Shawn 
* Total raised online: $3,680.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $3,680.00
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