It’s that time once more. Yup, I’m asking for your money yet again.  The 2008 installment of my annual run for charity in Bryon’s memory is here…

I recently started my training for the 13.1 mile City of Oaks Half Marathon, to be held in Raleigh, NC on November 2nd.   My race goal is sub 1:30 (6:52 min/mile).  More importantly, my/our goal for this marathon is to raise $4,000 in memory of Bryon.   

The Habitat for Humanity stands out as a very worthy recipient of our funds and time (they received a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator).  They build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with families living at modest income levels who cannot qualify for mortgages at market rates.  Habitat for Humanity helps people build and buy their own homes.  It works by creating opportunity, not dependency.

Yes, here’s where I ask you for money... again :)  Please consider giving in support of this great organization.  It's tax deductible.

Full disclosure – this year’s run will actually be a half marathon.  My return to marathoning in Nov 2007 and Feb 2008 resulted in severe overheating/dehydration problems in and after both races.  Subsequently, my run for charity in 2008 will be a half marathon; apparently I’m supposed to be careful with one kidney.  No worries though, I have every intention to upgrade back to the full 26.2 miles when cleared.  Know that I will still give my full effort this year, in spite of the shorter distance.

Thank you for any contributions; I plan on making both you and Bryon proud.

Check Donors:
Anonymous  $500
Sandra Smith $25
Bradly and Greta Templeton $100
Anonymous $20
Kyle West $20
Anonymous $25
Anonymous $25
Dr and Mrs Litcher $25
Steve Narracci $25
Melvin and Elaine Hasty $25
Jen and Bill Covitz (www.icematters.com) $50
Anonymous $250
Zac and Julie Ziegler $26
Anonymous $50
Anonymous $50
Ken and Merry Robert $50
Paul and Joyce Killebrew $26.2
Anonymous $20
Joe and Reba Zelenka $250
John and Patty Bond $50
Anonymous $100
Dr. Tom Taylor $250
Anonymous $50
Suzanne Rowley $25
Daniel Flynn $25
Prudential Gift Match $250
Raymond Dobson $25
Michael and Diane Ziegler $13
Sawyer Tremaine $3
Shawna Weaver $100
Bob Stauffenburg $20
Anonymous $500
John and Janet Boyst $50
John Schobel V $200
Anonymous $100
Dr. Leah McCoy $50
Dr. Debbie Best $100
Larry Adcock $100
Kathryn Francis $50
Kim + John Paggioli $100
Fiserv Community Contribution Committee $200
Christine Lavaway $25
Bobbi Hackman $25
Anonymous $400
Angie Pace $50
Jim and Janice Arrowood $100
Andrew and Laura Penchuk $25
Carolyn and Terry Startsman $50
Anonymous $68
Anonymous $500
Shirley Wang $50
BJ Freidinger $100
Don Beardsley $30