Leah Manth is a beautiful, intelligent 10 year old girl who has Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). NF2 is a genetic disorder in which Leah is lacking a protein in her body. The absence of this protein means that Leah's body will produce tumors along nerves. Leah currently has several tumors in her brain and on her spine. She has endured two spinal surgeries and brain surgery in the past 2 years. All of the money raised will go directly towards research with the hopes of finding a medication or treatment that can stop and/or shrink tumor growth.
Despite Leah's medical problems she is a happy, normal 5th grader who desperately just wants to be a little girl. Anyone who comes in contact with her is amazed at her courage and positive view on life. She is truly an inspiration to everyone who meets her.
HOW TO HELP:
TO DONATE OR SPONSOR A RUNNER: Use this website - it is fast, simple and secure - simply click on the "GIVE NOW." You can also make checks out to NFInc.NE and mail them to Dave Manth 2922 Walck Drive North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! TO RUN/WALK IN THE BUFFALO MARATHON ON SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2011: You can run the full marathon- 26.2 miles, a half marathon -13.1 miles or as part of a 4 person relay. Please contact Anne Marie Patterson at run4leah@gmail.com
TO VOLUNTEER: If running/walking is not your thing, there are plenty of volunteer options. We need help at the expo with packet pick-up on Saturday, May 28. On Sunday, May 29 help is needed finshing up packet pick-up in the early morning, assisting at one of our water stations or at the party in the convention center after the run. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jennifer Wittkowsky at wittkowsky96@verizon.net
Please help us find a cure/treatment for this awful disorder by making a donation today. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think may want to donate, run or volunteer!
2011 Run4Leah/Cure NF Team
Full Marathon: Elizabeth Cassidy, Sean Dalton,Bev Walters, Chris Occhino, Kelly Parker, Sean Brennan, Jacques Goupil
Half Marathon: Sandy Bauerschmidt, Lorrie Mandell, Amy Shephard, Brittany Dombrowski,Caitlin Hart, Dan Patterson, Anne Patterson, Scott Eden, Brianna Kelly, Brian Butler, Tom Mooney, Christine Wolf, Susan Lauber, Maureen Byrne , Jen Smith, Caitlin Litz,Julie Andreozzi, Todd Walters, Andrea Hutton, Derek Weaver, Claire Movalli, Carol Flaherty, Stacy Oar, Patrick Dalton Jr., Ann Marie Oliverio, Anne Rogers,Brittany Serafini, Justin Prusak, Lenore McDonald, Lorrie Campbell,Paul Beatty, Johnny Evankovich, Mike Ruggeri, Sue Stranton, Mark Jensen, Dennis Burns, Caitlin Donohue
Relay Teams: John Manth, Liz Chruney, Janine Reinagel, Adam Burgess, Amy Strzelec, Becky Freeman, Janelle Toukately,Kristen Traberi, Mitch Mirsky, TJ Jones, Sarah Tasker, Patrick Dalton Sr.,Amanda Tirado, Betsey Boss, Jim Bodziak, Peter Mercurio, Ron Bernys, Lisa Hoffman, Terry Butcheri, Beth Crvelin, Ryan Giglia, Nick Muerdteres ,Karen Lazikas, Mary O'Leary, Abbi Boss, Julie Robinson, Brittany Robinson, Ashely Robinson, Faith Robinson, Katie Saeva, Suzie Horton, Nick Robinson, Nicole Evankovich & family, Melinda Walck, Meghan Machaby, David Downs, Bill Ryan, Jon Hawayek, Kirstin Hawayek, Marybeth Shaw, Stepanie Knight, Bradley Hawayek and team,
For more information please go to leahmanth.com