Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center!  A dear friend of mine recently underwent a surgical procedure at Sloan -Kettering, and is currently in treatment. She is an incredibly strong, prideful woman, with a lust for life and family.  I have been at a loss as to what I could do to help her, and this is the best thing I have come up with.

Those of you who know me, know how much I love  to train and participate in triathlons, Ironman in particular.  I will be competing in my second IM triathlon on July 26th, 2009.

A few weeks ago, I was out for an 18 mile training run, which provided me with quite a bit of time to think.  As I ran, it started to sleet. I became a bit emotional as the weather worsened,  I couldn't help but think about my friend, a mother to 3 beautiful children, wife, and friend to so many.  She is a marathon runner, a cyclist, and a lover of the outdoors.  She is temporarily unable to participate in these types of activities, and would probably do just about anything to go for a long run in the rain, sleet, snow, or sunshine.  It was during that run that I decided to give my Ironman race a greater purpose.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support 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!