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Robert Cowden's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Robert Cowden
Event: Boston Marathon 2008
Event Starts: Apr 21, 2008
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About my nonprofit:
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
For 111 years Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc. has been helping people transform their lives through job training, placement and career advancement services. Goodwill serves individuals who face...
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Fundraising target: $3,000
So far I have raised: $3,440.31
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My personal message:
Hi all, I am planning to run the Boston Marathon on April 21 to raise money for Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries.  Having never run a marathon before, I am excited not only to tackle this tremendous physical challenge but also to raise money for such a worthy cause.  I would greatly appreciate any donation you are able to make.

The money raised will be used directly to fund the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries Youth Programs--the Mellon Academy for Girls and the Fresh Air Camp.

The Mellon Academy for Girls is an after-school program that assists urban pre-teen and teenage girls in reaching their full potential.  The Academy serves girls growing up in environments with limited opportunities, and offers them a creative, challenging and varied program of academic support and enrichment, adult mentoring, leadership development, college preparation, and career and vocational explorations--all of which encourage goal-setting, lead to greater self-confidence and lay the ground work for success in the future.

The Fresh Air Camp, which celebrated its 101st Anniversary this past summer, is a residential overnight camp where children ages 8 to 16 can spend two weeks learning, growing and discovering on 500 acres of woodlands, fields and ponds in South Athol, Mass.  The majority of the campers come from low-income Boston neighborhoods surrounding Goodwill's Roxbury headquarters.  The camp provides a place where children can build their spirit, teach one another about teamwork, and develop physical, social and leadership skills.  It provides creative educational and recreational learning experiences, personal growth and development, enriched literacy, math and technology skills, a positive sense of community, and an appreciation of nature.

Needless to say, these much needed programs offer Boston area youths childhood experiences to which they otherwise would not have access and the opportunity to improve their prospects for a successful future.

If you prefer to send a check, please make it out to "Morgan Memorial Goodwill Marathon Team" and mail it to me at:

304 East Capitol Street, NE
Apartment 3
Washington, DC 20003

Thank you,

Rob Cowden

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Courtney Lamie 4/18/2008 $50.00  
John, Caryl, David, Kelly & Josh Cowden 4/18/2008 $75.00 We all wish you the best of runs yet! 
Dad and Mom 4/17/2008 $250.00 You're over the top now! Congratulations! We'll be there to cheer you on. Love, Dad and Mom 
Bill Rawn 4/15/2008 $200.00 I could send you $136 to get you over the top, but I believe in round numbers! 
Marco 4/14/2008 $25.00 Last week...No More McDonalds! see you monday bud 
Mark & Carolyn Ain 4/14/2008 $50.00 Good luck running the marathon 
William A Ghormley 4/14/2008 $100.00 Go get 'em, Rob -- Bill, Ann, Biz and Dave G. 
Don and Barbara Oppenheimer 4/13/2008 $50.00 Good luck with the run and the fundraising.. we'll be cheering for you! 
Barbara and Peter Kelly (Brian's m & d) 4/9/2008 $100.00 Good luck in Boston! ! 
Brian Kelly 4/8/2008 $50.00  
Laura Vaught 4/8/2008 $50.00  
Adam Sober Ain 4/6/2008 $50.00 With this donation, I demand to be able to run a minimum of a half mile with you on April 21 
Dylan Ross 4/3/2008 $251.00 Well if giving to charity is cool, I'm Miles Davis. 
Sarah 4/1/2008 $20.00 buena suerte! 
Lora 3/30/2008 $25.00 good luck Rob! thanks for playing in the tournament this weekend - you were awesome. 
Aunt Ann 3/30/2008 $50.00 Go for it, Rob! 
Joanna 3/28/2008 $75.00 26 miles. nbd. 
Micah 3/28/2008 $25.00 "Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true." 
Rowan Smith 3/26/2008 $26.20 Good luck Rob! Let me know if you want to borrow my tutu! 
Dr Peter Fabbrucci 3/25/2008 $69.69 this one's for you 
Graeme Bell 3/25/2008 $250.00 Good luck, Rob. 
Lauren 3/21/2008 $10.00  
Terra Beaton 3/18/2008 $25.00 I'll be surfing in Panama on the 21st, but thinking of you! Good luck! 
Albert 3/17/2008 $100.00 clear eyes, full heart, can't lose! 
Hank and Mike 3/16/2008 $118.42 Go get em Rob 
Steve Joseph 3/14/2008 $25.00 itb 
Sir James I 3/13/2008 $50.00 Hooray Rob! 
Janice and Bob Peterson 3/12/2008 $25.00 Good luck on race day, Robby!  
Cindy and Pat 3/12/2008 $25.00 Good luck Rob(by)! A nice running outfit and haircut would really impress the crowd! 
Lydia 3/11/2008 $20.00 good luck!  
Jacob Perlmutter 3/10/2008 $25.00  
moriarty 3/9/2008 $25.00  
Lauren 3/8/2008 $25.00 Good luck! 
Halle Auerbach 3/7/2008 $25.00 Good Luck Robbo!! 
Ann & Phil 3/6/2008 $100.00 Don't break your heart, on heartbreak hill, Good Luck! 
Emily Hoffer 3/5/2008 $15.00 in honor of your tough day, I'll be sure to spend April 21 in bed eating fried chicken. good luck. 
Lillian 2/27/2008 $250.00 Have a wonderful run!!! 
Yale Fillingham 2/26/2008 $25.00 ITB!! 
Neil Putman 2/26/2008 $25.00 You are a great brother, keep up the good work! 
Jonathan Igoe 2/26/2008 $25.00 Kick it, man! 
Kemper 2/25/2008 $25.00 Good luck dude, ITB! 
austin 2/25/2008 $100.00  
jo peterson 2/24/2008 $50.00 you can DOOO it.  
beth and ravi 2/24/2008 $100.00 Have a great race! 
Adam Ain 2/24/2008 $50.00 With this donation, I demand to be able to run a minimum of 500 meters with you on April 21 
Danielle Naugler 2/17/2008 $25.00 Good Luck, Robby! 
Michael and Barbara Ann 2/15/2008 $50.00 good luck! 
Bob and Phyllis Rothberg 2/13/2008 $100.00  
Dan Lolli 2/13/2008 $25.00 do it up, boy. 
Sarabeth Berman 2/13/2008 $25.00 Hey! Sending love from Beijing... 
Susannah Cowden 2/13/2008 $110.00 You are a great brother, keep up the good work  
* Total raised online: $3,440.31
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $3,440.31
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