Brigham and Women's Hospital - The Boston Marathon

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The Boston Marathon

Page Creator: Jalil Afnan

Event: Boston Marathon 2006

Event Starts: Apr 17th 2006

About my nonprofit:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital is dedicated to serving the needs of the community. From the adjacent neighborhood to streets and villages in places far abroad, we are committed to providing the highest...

Fundraising target:	$2,500
So far I have raised:	$2,208.20

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My personal message:

Hi - and welcome to my personal fund-raising niche out there in cyberspace.

First of all, thank you for visiting - for your viewing pleasure is a picture of our cat just after I sat him down and explained I would running 26.2 miles into Boston on April 17th. He was less than amused by the prospect of such a venture, particularly when it became clear it required a period of fairly intense training, on Saturday mornings at 8am of all things.

I think I had his attention for a little more than 30 seconds, which is fairly impressive as I was up against another round of sleeping on the couch, or was it snack time, I can't quite remember...

The way this works is that you are able to make a donation by debit or credit card in a swift and secure manner. You will then experience all manner of good feelings flowing liberally through you as positive energy is streamed your way. Even if this isn't the case, I will greatly appreciate it and be sure to let you know in due course. You can make your donations annonymously, however I would suggest leaving a humorous comment for my benefit and others who visit. By the way, I should make it clear that all money raised benefits charitable programs and health initiatives affiliated to the hospital I work at.

Finally, no this is not a hoax - all those (myself included) who thought that my relocation to the US would result in a rapid and steady increase in my waist size up to and beyond popping diameter - thanks to all manner of fine culinary establishments masquerading as fast food restaurants - be prepared to be humbled at my nothing less than heroic physical efforts and new found commitment to fitness. Whilst it is possible I am insane, perhaps I wanted to make one final stab at a level of activity future generations might consider admirable.

Thanks for visiting and even more thanks if you remember to donate.

Jalil

Online Sponsors to date:

Display Name	Date	Amount	Comment
The Firstgiving Team	5/26/2006	$50.00	Firstgiving Marathon Awards - Funniest Personal Message. Congratulations!
Lily	5/2/2006	$26.20	Oldchurch asked if you could run for them next year
sean	4/14/2006	$25.00	I have picked a tree from which to drop banana peels at your feet.
Bob and Amy	4/13/2006	$50.00	Good luck!
Renee Zalcman	4/13/2006	$10.00	Lots of good luck - we will be looking out for you!!! Stop if you need anything!!
Alex and Katrina	4/10/2006	$50.00	2nd time lucky!!! ;) Go on Jal, you can do it!!!
Giorgio	4/6/2006	$50.00	Keep going strong - In bocca al lupo!
ramona & adam	3/30/2006	$50.00	in honor of our new nephew, daelan ahearn, making his grand entrance at the Brigham right now!!
paryssa and dan	3/30/2006	$25.00	we'll be cheering you on when you pass natick!
Anonymous	3/30/2006	$100.00	We hope you survive!
Raffi	3/30/2006	$50.00	In my 6 weeks of life, this is the most impressive thing I've heard! Go, Uncle Jalil!
Scott and Susan Mazur	3/27/2006	$50.00	Best of Luck. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
Mark & Ann-Marie Cathro	3/24/2006	$100.00	Best of luck (not that you'll need it!)
Raza	3/12/2006	$100.00	Good luck with the tibials.
Mum and Dad	3/10/2006	$100.80	Good luck with the race - you have all our support!
AN ADMIRER	3/9/2006	$500.00
The Haberdashers' Company	3/9/2006	$180.00	Good luck and congratulations on your efforts.
ghigo	3/7/2006	$250.00	forza Jalil!
Navvab Taylor	3/7/2006	$26.20	Best wishes-I'm sure you'll at least beat the cat!
Hoda Mohtadi	3/5/2006	$40.00	You are a LUNATIC. Good luck.
jenn	3/2/2006	$25.00	go jibby!!!
Manijeh & Vincent	2/26/2006	$50.00
Gumchum	2/22/2006	$50.00	I'll do you a good deal on ramipril after you have an MI
Ravi Ghanta	2/22/2006	$50.00
Willie	2/21/2006	$50.00	Props to the queen mum, and represent with pride my friend. BAMF!
Amy & Shamim Sahba	2/21/2006	$50.00	run jalil, run!
Kyle & MiXiao Donovan	2/23/2006	$50.00	Kyle's 3rd birthday charity donation. Wish one day he'll run the same route.
Gil and Danielle Simon	2/21/2006	$50.00	We'll be there cheering you on!!! And I promise not to ask for medical advice that day :)

	* Total raised online:	$2,208.20
	Amount raised offline:	$0.00
	Grand Total:	$2,208.20

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