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CHERISH OUR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

Reason2Race! Houston,  Texas

Gabrielle's Ironman Fundraising Page

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

On November 21, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona I participated in undoubtedly the biggest challenge of my life, the Ironman Triathlon  (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run).  

I have wanted to do this event since 2002, and I'm glad to say I checked it off my list.  I was only able to take on this goal because of one simple thing.  I found a big enough Reason2Race, to have my team raise $100,000 for Cherish Our Children International.  [Watch the COCI Video here ]

I am proud to report that Team COCI (www.Reason2Race.org) reached its goal.  We raised $100,000 in 2010!  2011 - here we come!!

Since visiting the Africa, Israel and Houston programs COCI supports, I have been on a personal mission to help as many children as I can. I guess you could say my perspective on helping others has forever changed.
 
I know my efforts can and will make a difference with many children, like Devon from Houston. Through participation in our No More Victim's program, he has beaten the odds and graduated high school and college instead of ending up in prison like his parents.   See a video about Devon by clicking here.
 
I know I can help children like Ido and Mohammed from Israel who despite years of conflict amongst their communities they have become the best of friends through our Bridge to Peace program and now look forward to their weekly educational sessions and soccer games.  
 
If you would like to support our cause, one way you can do so is by making a contribution of any amount: $25, $50, $100 or other.  If you would like to support us in some other way, just ask me how you too can be a part of giving children opportunities they deserve.  THANK YOU for your support, and thank you for cherishing our children!
 
Gabrielle                                                                                   
 
PS:  If you too want these children to be your Reason2Race, just ask me how you can join Team COCI.  The experience will change your life!
 
COCI is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID # 76-0393617
P.O. Box #540007, Houston, TX77254 
 
 Donating on this site is easy and totally secure, thank you!
 

Supporters

Comment Donation
Raj Srikrishnan Thank you for the kids' sake
$50.00
Anand Srikrishnan Thanks for your efforts for the kids , Anand ( Sri & Janaki's younger son)
$50.00
Cameron - Matching Donation
$100.00*
Martin Moran
$25.00
Katherine You look so good!
$115.00
Stephen Sye AWESOME! .. I'm so inspired .. smile
$20.00
Veronica Juarez You are amazing....what an inspiration you are
$50.00
Deirdre Hammons Watching you cross the finish line happy, strong & with a huge smile was amazing & inspiring.
$50.00
Linda Hopson So proud of you!
$25.00
Anne by the time I enter this transaction, you will be done. You ROCK!
$20.00
Alex & Kelly What a year! You inspire us!
$20.00
Doug Plette Oh what the heck, can't let you get so close and not go all the way. Hope yours was a great day
$715.00
Mike & Suzanne
$100.00
Matt Osborne You're crazy
$100.00
Debra Castell Good luck girl...you're going to ROCK it tomorrow!!! love ya!
$20.00
Shauna Hall I'm So Proud of YOU!!! Have a great race!
$20.00
Greg & Jennifer Have a blast and trust in your training...you will do great.
$50.00
Christy Go Girl!
$50.00
Dina Juarez Rosales Hope you reach your goal soon, Love You Dina
$50.00
Eliza May Keep it up
$25.00
Basia You are amazing and thank you for making a difference in our world!
$40.00
Sophie Ponce You go girl!
$20.00
Kumara Raja
$100.00
Stacy Humphries You're amazing. Have an amazing time in AZ.
$50.00
Thor Gudmundsson Good luck Gabrielle! You and your cause are AWEsome!
$50.00
Sally and John Garrison You're a tower of strength in support of COCI's kids.
$50.00
Jennie Kamin Congrats, Gabrielle! You're amazing!
$15.00
Lisa Broadfoot Hope you have a wonderful experience-can't wait to hear about it!
$25.00
Jordan Good Luck!
$25.00
Juli Hall YOU are an amazing inspiration to all of us!!!!
$150.00
Arlene & Jerome So Proud of You! Love & Prayers to You!
$200.00
Terri & Jim McClellan WOW ! You are AMAZING ! Way to go for it ! Love this cool website.
$50.00
Terry Devlin Good luck - thanks for keeping me in mind
$40.00
DAVID NGUYEN Thanks for making a difference Gabrielle and Bill and team.
$50.00
Anonymous May God bless you on this journey...
$50.00
Sallie Sutter Go Gabrielle! What a great
$50.00
Loving Memory of Jeremy
$50.00
Sze Tan Good luck!
$25.00
The Roos Family Good Luck!
$50.00
Peggy and Roger Wildhaber
$50.00
Anonymous Go Gabrielle Go!
$2,500.00*
Rob Hovey Good luck!
$20.00
Anthony Mass What an amazing accomplishment for a great cause! Good luck!
$100.00
Karla & Chad Ziegler Good Luck Gabrielle!! Very proud of you.
$100.00
Anonymous
$25.00
Peggy Vasquez Reach For The Stars !
$50.00
Lori T. Brown Good luck!!!
$50.00
Kirby Jones I know that you will do well and good luck to all the other participants. I am so proud of you.
$50.00
Luis ET Luis ELIZONDO-THOMSON
$10.00
Greg, Lisa, Marshall & Dylan Drum You Go Girl!! Good Luck!!
$25.00

Donation Summary

Raised Offline
$4,510
Raised Online
$6,015
Total Raised
$10,525
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