Hi, my name is Christina Reyes, I am a brain tumor survivor.  On April 21, 2006, I was diagnosed with a Craniopharyngioma, which is a brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland.  On July 5, 2006,three months after we received this devastating news, I had a nine hour operation to remove the tumor. The operation was a success, and the tumor was removed completely.  My recovery has been a bit difficult yet successful.  My journey has instilled in me a strong desire to help others who have been stricken with a brain tumor.

On January 28, 2007, my dad, sister and I participatied in the ING Miami Half-Marathon as a fundraiser for the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children.  Just six months aftter my brain surgery I was able to run a thirteen mile half marathon in just two hours and twenty nine minutes!  With the help of many generous family members, friends,  individuals and corporations, we were able to raise over $77,000.  The money we raised is already being distributed to families in need of financial support while caring for their children.

On January 27, 2008, we are participating in the ING Miami Half-Marathon once again.

          This year our goal is $100,000.

With YOUR HELP we can EXCEED this amount!!!

Christina’s Kidz is an official charity of the ING Miami Marathon, and I am inviting everyone to join our group!!!  By registering to run or walk the half-marathon you can help us raise money by finding sponsors (friends, family, co-workers, bosses, or owners of businesses that you might know).  These sponsors may donate one lump sum or pledge a donation for every mile you run or walk.  We suggest a minimum of $200 in sponsor pledges.  I encourage you to find as many sponsors as possible so we can exceed “last year’s goal”.

Christina’s Kidz has been assigned a special participation code, “CKIDZ08”, which must be typed in the REFERRAL CODE box on the registration page.  You can register by copying and pasting the following link in your browser, http://secure.marathonguide.com/register/INGMiamiMarathon/ and follow the instructions.

Offline Donations: Thank you all for your help!

Commissioner Heyman ($500), Commissioner Gimenez ($1,000), Commissioner Moss ($500), Commissioner Sosa ($1000), Commissioner "Pepe" Diaz ($1000), Shirley Schekman ($250), Abuelo Miguel & Abuela China ($100), Pio & Vilma Sanchez ($10), Castellon & Company, P.A. ($150), Tia Dee, Tio Troy, Ashley, and Jonathan ($200), Abuelita Marita & Mario ($100), Armando Weiss Jr. ($100), Abuela Maruchy & Bennett ($100), Jeff Draymon ($100), Maria Rijo ($20), Roger Fernandez & Family ($100), Joseph Bilella & Alina Dominguez ($100), Jack & Ami Glottmann ($500), Saglo Development Corp. ($1,500), Eladio & Maritza Dominguez ($50), Frank & Kay Sosa ($100), Sisters of I.H.M ($50), The UpShaw Family ($100), Dr. Evelyn Caballero ($100), Carl Gomez ($25), De Las Salas familiy ($40), Sara Crego
($25), Marieta Glazier ($25), Flagler Dental Clinic ($100), Ciro Martin ($100), Alejandro Hadad Jr. ($100), Carlos Ceramics  Dental Lab INC. ($1,000) 

About Christina's Kidz
Established in 2007 as the South Florida chapter of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children by Christina Reyes of Miami, Florida, Christina's Kidz provides support to Florida children with brain and spinal cord tumors and their families. To learn more about Christina's Kidz, please visit www.ChristinasKidz.org.

About Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc. helps hundreds of children each year, including many children who reside in the state of Florida.

Donations made payable to the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children are fully tax deductible and are sure to make a difference for children and families at a time of crisis. Please tell your family and friends about this web page, and encourage them to visit and help make a difference in some one's life.  To learn more about the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, please visit www.braintumorkids.org.