Dear Friend,

I cannot tell you how thrilled (and nervous) I am to be running in my 3rd marathon on behalf of World Vision. As many of you know World Vision works to tackle the root causes of poverty by working with children, families, and their communities to provide things like clean water, health care, nutritious food, education, and economic opportunities.

Your parntership with each step that I run will benefit communities in Africa in a very real way. I would be honored to have you "along for the ride" in 2009. You can support my efforts through Team World Vision by making a one-time tax-deductible donation.

Thanks in advance for your consideration. What a day it will be!

Steve