I did it last year and will try it again on September 12. I'm joining about 30 other philanthropists (idiots?) as we each try and play up to 100 holes of golf in one day. One cart per golfer. Sun up to sun down.

Last year it took 11 hours. 9 holes every hour. Averaged out to 88 strokes per 18 holes. Okay, I guess.

It was a fun day but also helped raise a considerable amount of funding for the Leukemia Research Foundation. As you know, I've served as the Executive Director of the Foundation since January, 2004. We raise money for blood-cancer research, provide patient financial assistance, and develop educational and emotional support programs. It 's a great organization that has raised more than $39 million over the years. Visit us at www.leukemia-research.org

Thanks to many of you I was able to raise just over $3,500.00 for the Foundation through this golf-a-thon last year. I hope you can support my efforts again this year. Pledges per hole played, straight donations, smart comments are all welcome and encouraged.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. But if you don't feel comfortable donating online, you can send a check made out to the LRF to:

Kevin Radelet
Leukemia Research Foundation
2700 Patriot Blvd. Suite 100
Glenview, IL 60026

Many thanks for your support - and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!