Hello Friends and Family!

Thank you for visiting my webpage!  On October 17, 2010 I will be in Austin, Texas participating in my first half Ironman!  That's right, 70.3 miles of swimming, biking and running!  Completing this goal will be an amazing experience and personal accomplishment, but that is only half the reason I am racing.

I have the honor and privilege of being a part of something much bigger than me.  I am a member of Team COCI, which stands for Cherish Our Children International, and I am racing to raise money to help children both here in Houston, Texas and around the globe.  To watch our video click here.

This is where I need your help.  There is no donation too small every penny counts!  A donation of $50 will provide a month of daycare to an impoverished child in Kenya's slums.  Want to make a difference closer to home?  A $100 donation provides one high school student with 2 healthy snacks a day for six months.

Together our efforts can make a difference to children like Devon from Houston, Texas.  Although his parents are in prison, with the help of Team COCI Devon was able to  graduate from high school and college.  To watch Devon's video click here.

Donations to Team COCI also provide fresh drinking water and educational facilites for impoverished children in La Calichera, Mexico.

Please consider giving whatever you can to this important cause and know that I am deeply grateful for your generosity.

Much Love,
Elizabeth