Hello all...I have fully recovered - sort of - from Ironman and now have set my sights on the next event.

Now it's your turn to help me. Please!!!

I am running the P.F. Chang's Rock 'N Roll Marathon for the 8th consecutive year, and for the second straight year I will be a member of the Miracles in Motion team from the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

I am raising money for the non-profit hospital and hope you can help me reach my goal. Remember your donation is tax-deductible, and best of all goes to an outstanding cause.

My honor patient this year is Joshua, a 6-year-old who didn't have much going well for him when he was born. He weighed just a pound-and-a-half at birth, but through the efforts of the hospital and his amazing family, he now plays basketball and soccer, although he still gets pretty tired rather easily.

I know economics are difficult for everyone, but any donation you could send is very much appreciated. And if anyone has a company who is looking to contribute, or other friends and family members who would be interested, please forward them this email.

I decided to participate in this cause again this year because of the joy I saw from my honor patient last year. When I was able to give him my race medal, and tell him he could take it to school and tell his friends he finished a marathon, he just lit up. He told me exactly who he was going to "show off" to and how his classmates would be so impressed. Seeing and hearing the stories of these youngsters, who have endured surgeries, illnesses and lengthy stays away from home, can give anyone motivation to try and do something to help.

And besides, Lory loves it when I go for weekend morning runs, then I'm not bugging her to get up and get going. Actually, she is running a half marathon in November and is kicking my butt when we run together.

I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this page and doing whatever you are able to do.

Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!