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Running the Harrisburg Marathon for Give Kids The World
Page Creator: Douglas Hess
Event: OBX Marathon
Event Starts: Nov 11th 2007
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Give Kids The World Give Kids The World
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations...
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Fundraising target: $1,000
So far I have raised: $799.99
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Note: It doesn't effect fundraising at all, but my event has changed from the OBX Marathon to the Harrisburg Marathon on the same date.

On January 7, 2007 I ran my first marathon (The Walt Disney World Marathon). Upon completing the event I knew that running marathons was something that I really wanted to continue doing. My initial goal is to run 1 marathon in all 50 states. The first marathon, I did for myself. From here on out, I would like to do it for others. I will choose a different charity for each race.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for Give Kids The World. GKTW is a magical resort where kids who face life-threatening illnesses can be kids. Since its founding in 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed over 75,000 families from all 50 states and over 50 countries. Last year alone GKTW hosted more than 6000 families.

Give Kids The World has made a promise to never turn a child away. For 70 percent of the year however, the Village runs above 100 percent occupancy, meaning some families must lodge off property during their Wish Trip. For this reason, Give Kids The World Village is in the midst of the largest expansion project in its history.

Demand for Central Florida wishes is forecast to increase about six percent each year through 2015. To accommodate this growth the Village will need to expand to approximately 240 villas. Every person you tell about this mission, will help bring GKTW one step closer to achieving this goal.

Donating through this site is simple, fast, and totally secure. Your contribution for Give Kids The World will make a difference in the lives of these special children. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to share this opportunity with anyone who you think might want to donate to the Village as well!

Any donations through this site go immediately to the charity to be used right now!

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News:

10/9/2007 - Mowrey Plumbing and Heating has generously covered my marathon entrance fees, enabling me to concentrate efforts on training and getting the run done.

4/2/2007 - First Donation!:

Aunt Dee 4/2/2007 $20.00 Good luck, Dougie! 

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Rich 11/8/2007 $13.99  
Clarko 11/8/2007 $26.00 ;) 
debbeeee 11/8/2007 $10.00 Good Luck! And thank you for helping others! 
SMD 11/7/2007 $25.00 Hope you run better than you play poker.....good luck man! 
cristina1 11/7/2007 $10.00 Good luck, Doug! 
Chevytruck 11/7/2007 $50.00 get your run on Golfy! 
Lotharia 11/1/2007 $15.00 Go for it, golfball! 
Slo Mo and Sarge 11/1/2007 $25.00 We're with ya buddy! 
Junk Haulers 10/10/2007 $100.00 Have fun and watch the heat. 
Chris 10/9/2007 $25.00 Have Fun 
SWMBO 10/6/2007 $16.00 Because I had to make it 50%...the other number made me nervous!! 
chess16 10/6/2007 $25.00 Rock! 
Bang & Aj 10/4/2007 $15.00 Have fun, Good Luck, and God Bless! 
Dave, Kate, & Zachary 10/2/2007 $250.00 RUN NINJA RUN and don't stop until you cross the finish line! 
maggiemae 9/9/2007 $20.00 Good luck Doug! I hope you raise tons of money for the kids, you're doing a wonderful job! 
Click Away Getaway 9/6/2007 $22.00 Have fun Doug! 
Lucky Lottos 9/6/2007 $22.00 Wishing you and the kids our best! 
Pompeii 7/19/2007 $25.00 Good luck with your goal. 
Jan 7/17/2007 $25.00 Good luck! Thanks for all your work on our behalf. 
jas1377 7/2/2007 $25.00 Good luck, we should all have such ambitious goals! 
Sugarplum 6/29/2007 $15.00 I just wanted to make Micky and VP look cheap. 
micky1121 6/25/2007 $10.00 Best Wishes With The Race And This Worthy Cause 
Viking Princess 6/23/2007 $10.00 It's a great thing you're doing, Doug. Wishing you the best of luck! 
* Total raised online: $779.99
Amount raised offline: $20.00
Grand Total: $799.99
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