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Hi!

My Name is Melvin Taliman Jr. and I'm a member of this year Team Running Strong for American Indian Youth. I will be participating in This Year's Marine Corps. Marathon on October 30, 2005 in Washington D.C.. This will be my sixth marathon and the second Marine Corp. Marathon. I was here last year for Team Running Strong's innaugural season and glad to be apart of the same team again this year. Just from the experience and the people I've met last year was enough to bring me back.
Running has always been my way of just getting away from the everyday norm. Just me and my thoughts and the miles ahead. So running for a cause was my way of getting away, but with a plan and a purpose. The plan and purpose is to help raise monies for American Indian Youth, a charity with good intentions and the goal of helping bring much needed resources to Indian country. For information log onto www.indianyouth.org Being Native American myself, I know first hand of the benefits that an organization like this brings to areas of the United States that aren't talked about at dinner tables. To have organizations like this raising funds brings about the true spirit of humanity and giving back to the less fortunate. I feel that in running 26.2 miles is only a small sacrifice on my part to help in the overall efforts that American Indian Youth is trying to accomplish. I ask you for help in my efforts of a small generous contribution of one dollar per mile, or any donation of your choice, and I will do my best to complete the 26.2 mile course. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! THANK YOU and Healthy Regards! Melvin