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Beth's Boston Marathon Fundraising Page for BWH
Page Creator: Beth Lingard
Event: Boston Marathon 2009
Event Starts: Apr 20, 2009
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At the 2009 Boston Marathon finish line
About my nonprofit:
Brigham and Women's Hospital Brigham and Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital is dedicated to serving the needs of the community. From the adjacent neighborhood to streets and villages in places far abroad, we are committed to providing the highest...

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Fundraising target: $4,000
So far I have raised: $3,635.00
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My personal message:

I finished!

Yesterday, I ran my heart out and gave it everything I had. I finished in 4:04 - it wasn't a personal best, but certainly my best time on that course (I ran a 4:57 in Boston 2004).

BECAUSE OF YOU - this was my most memorable and favorite journey to the finish line because you helped me raise money and awareness for a great nonprofit. Each training run and every step of my journey from Hopkinton to Boston was purposeful.

During the race when I hurt (especially around mile 23) and wanted to stop, I thought about the people who will benefit from your generous donations - all of a sudden, running  seemed so easy compared to the hardship these folks feel every day.

Thank you for supporting the work Brigham and Women's Hospital does and for making my day even more special. 

Love,

Beth :)

PS - I'm still collecting donations, if you'd like to give or know someone who might like to, please send them my fundraising page.

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I’m lucky to have my health and a wonderful family and friends that support me. Especially in these tough financial times, I’m fortunate to have a roof over my head and plenty of food to eat.

But what if I didn’t’? Who could I turn to?

For many people in the Boston-area they rely on the many services Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) provides. That’s why I chose to run the Boston Marathon in support of this wonderful charity.

Your support for BWH is important to me because the funds we raise go directly back into the Boston community - improving the quality of life for those less fortunate.

Specifically, your donations will aid

  • Programs for domestic violence victims
  • Compassionate services for women with breast cancer
  • Programs for young people interested in health care jobs
  • Support for community health centers

This April as I toe the line of my 9th marathon, I'll celebrate my health and love of running. Please help me and BWH reach our goals by making a donation to my fundraising page - this is a team effort, I can't do this without you!

Thank you for your support and please pass this page onto anyone who might like to donate.

Beth
XO

PS - Follow my training and fundraising journey on my blog

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Thank you to Intuit Foundation's matching gift of $30

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Elie 6/18/2009 $30.00 Well done Beth!!! 
Charlie 4/22/2009 $20.00 Well done mate! 
Dom 4/20/2009 $30.00 Go Beth! 
Jocelyn 4/19/2009 $25.00 Have a great run! 
Wendie Carr 4/18/2009 $30.00 Have a great race!! 
Mags 4/17/2009 $157.60 I guess you need to raise your fundraising target (again!) You're an inspiration to me! 
Anne Francis 4/16/2009 $26.20 Right back at you! See you Monday!!! 
Sammy 4/15/2009 $25.00 Run! 
Lucas 4/15/2009 $20.00 Good luck...I'll be cheering for you guys on Monday! 
Lori B 4/15/2009 $25.00 Best of Luck Beth! Have Fun Monday! 
Jamie Cowie & Heather Lee 4/14/2009 $25.00 Bout all we can give right now! Go Beth GO! 
Robert and Eleanor Blake 4/13/2009 $100.00 Good Luck! 
Chuck M 4/10/2009 $20.00 Good luck! 
Jase 4/6/2009 $15.00 B, another $4 if Bens run the marathon next year. :) Also, why is the UK after Zimbabwe? 
Sarah McGrath 3/31/2009 $30.00 GOOOO BETH!!! You Rock!  
FG Matching Gift 3/19/2009 $23.80  
Audrey 3/19/2009 $20.00 Keep up the good work :) 
Torito & Má 3/17/2009 $100.00 Run strong Beth! We are thinking of you! 
Beth Schock 3/17/2009 $26.20 GO BETH! We Beth's gotta support each other :)  
Jonno @ JG 3/17/2009 $20.00 Go Beth, go! 
Grant 3/16/2009 $26.20 break 4 and I'll add a zero 
Jackie Jaeger 3/16/2009 $25.00 Beth! I am so proud of you! I will definitely look for you on Marathon Monday! Good luck! 
nance & jen 3/16/2009 $25.00 run beth run :-) 
Heather Martin 3/16/2009 $20.00 You'll do awesome Beth!! 
Maggi & Pepperoni 3/16/2009 $23.80  
beth(any) 3/16/2009 $26.20 go (eliza)beth! see you at the finish line! 
Seema 3/16/2009 $20.00 Good luck Coach!  
Lorri Campelo 3/15/2009 $40.00 Good luck!!! 
Anonymous 3/11/2009 $100.00 We are proud of you! 
Brenda Berasi 3/10/2009 $25.00 Good luck! I'll be cheering from the sideline!  
Cara Bradley 3/5/2009 $50.00 Good luck Beth!! 
Allison Hall 3/2/2009 $25.00 In memory of my husband Eddie Hall and in honor of the Staff at BWH. Good Luck Beth!  
Melanonymous 2/25/2009 $25.00 I'll have goo shots for you along the way! 
Linda Koritkoski 1/31/2009 $30.00 I still think you are insane for doing this more than once in a lifetime, but I'm so proud! 
Zarine 1/30/2009 $50.00  
Stephanie Siclari 1/16/2009 $25.00 Best of luck Beth!! Thanks for all of the advice you have given me!! :) 
Ryan and Andrea 1/15/2009 $25.00 Yeah Beth! Run!!! 
Bella & Lucy 1/8/2009 $50.00 We love you, Auntie Beth!!  
Long Lost Running Partner 1/6/2009 $25.00 Can't wait to see you in April 
Megan 12/30/2008 $30.00 Way to go Beth!!! 
Valerie 12/25/2008 $150.00 Happy Birthday 
FG Ryan 12/24/2008 $20.00 Happy Birthday! 
Anonymous 12/24/2008 $17.60  
Anonymous 12/24/2008 $250.00  
Anonymous 12/24/2008 $250.00  
Neil B 12/23/2008 $5.00 Me again 
John Henry 12/22/2008 $25.00 You're an inspiration! 
Pennywise 12/21/2008 $50.00 Go Sister-in-law, go. 
Shreya 12/20/2008 $50.00 Good luuuuuck (Lizzie)!! 
Sarah M 12/18/2008 $20.00 Best of luck Beth - can't believe you've done this 8 times before! 
Jan, Magda & Suzi 12/18/2008 $40.00 Good luck - 4hrs 26 is the time to beat 
Neil B 12/18/2008 $50.00 Since its your birthday...(still think you are mad!) 
Linda Morello 12/18/2008 $50.00 Burn rubber, Goyda!! 
Amy Wilusz 12/17/2008 $50.00 You rock Beth!! You are my idol! 
Pepper 12/16/2008 $30.00 Thanks, Blue Eyes! 
Mom & Dad 12/15/2008 $25.00 Happy Birthday 
FG Matching Gift 12/12/2008 $120.00  
Charlie 12/10/2008 $20.00 *whoosh* 
Aprille Dembsky 12/9/2008 $25.00 Ian Dembsky 
Polly Hirsch 12/9/2008 $26.20 See you out there! 
Dana 12/8/2008 $40.00 I second Jonno's comment 
Mark W 12/8/2008 $20.00 Good Luck! See you on the course! 
Alicia Straus 12/5/2008 $30.00  
Kai 12/4/2008 $26.20 Happy training! 
Gargi & Thad 12/3/2008 $50.00 Go Beth Go!! You're such a rock star! 
Marla Schiff 12/2/2008 $20.00 Can't wait to start doing some of your shorter runs with you...haha. 
supporters club-yorkshire branch. 12/2/2008 $150.00 Good luck. 
Michael Wells 12/1/2008 $20.00 Go for it, Beth and enjoy the training! Mike 
FM Days 12/1/2008 $50.00 Good luck with your training! 
Jonno 11/27/2008 $20.00 I'll donate more if you get Ben running it too... 
pfm 11/26/2008 $30.00 Rock it, Beth! 
Anonymous 11/26/2008 $40.00 Run this 26.2 strong and fast! 
Kristin Anderson 11/26/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Beth!  
Todd Bellino 11/26/2008 $50.00 Good luck!! 
Will Hardy 11/26/2008 $20.00 Best of luck 
EAK 11/26/2008 $30.00 Go go go Beth!!!  
Beth 11/26/2008 $50.00 Happy to help this great cause 
Trish Driscoll 11/26/2008 $50.00 WOWZA - #9! Great Cause Beth! Have Fun! 
Anonymous 11/25/2008 $100.00  
Maggi Berwind-Dart 11/21/2008 $50.00 Happy to help! 
* Total raised online: $3,605.00
Amount raised offline: $30.00
Grand Total: $3,635.00
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