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Jim Dario's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Jim Dario
Event: Boston Marathon 2008
Event Starts: Apr 21st 2008
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About my nonprofit:
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital is dedicated to serving the needs of the community. It is committed to providing the highest quality health care to patients and their families, expanding the boundaries...

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Fundraising target: $6,000
So far I have raised: $12,475.00
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My personal message:
Hi Everyone,

I have been training for my first ever marathon, and on the afternoon of April 21, 2008, I hope to be crossing the finish line of the 112th Boston Marathon. For me, this is an important challenge, and I know that the personal satisfaction to come from finishing the race is going to be with me for a long, long time.

As significant as completing the Marathon is to me; I want my run to have impact and benefit to someone else as well, so I have joined a group of runners representing Brigham & Women's Hospital. Brigham & Women's Hospital is an outstanding medical center - rated by U.S. News & World Report as one of the ten best Hospitals in the Nation.

Team Brigham is organized to raise funds for the hospital's community health programs. These programs provide neighborhood health services to low income communities to benefit women with high risk pregnancies, women diagnosed with breast cancer, and to enhance the success of elementary and high school students through mentoring programs. 100% of the money raised goes directly to support these programs.

As part of my commitment to be on Team Brigham, I'm hoping to raise at least $6,000; and I am looking for your help and support to meet this goal. Although I don't expect to beat out any of the Kenyans this year, I do feel privileged to have the opportunity to help others while running the world's premier marathon.

It's really easy to sponsor me online - just click the purple "Sponsor Me Now" box to make a credit card donation. It's simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fund-raising efforts. However, if you prefer to send a check; please make it payable to the Brigham & Women's Hospital, and mail it to my home address: 189 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 02481. I'll get it quickly over to the Team Brigham Offices.

Many thanks for your support; no donation is too small, and please don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Warmest regards,

Jim

Online Sponsors to date:
Display name Date  Comment
RJO 4/18/2008 Best of luck...we're all rooting for you! 
Ann Calello Groccia 4/18/2008 Good Luck! 
Jeff Johnson 4/18/2008 run Forest run! 
Ed Hussey 4/16/2008 Jim - Best of luck with the marathon 
Keri D 4/16/2008 Enjoy the Wellesley babes...30 seconds of feeling like a rock star 
Feldie 4/12/2008 Congrats on taking this on. Nice to see you have time on your hands! 
Tony Fruci 4/11/2008 Jim, Best of luck! Take long strides... 
Bob Clower 4/8/2008 Run DDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRSSSSSSSSS!! 
Jon Jones 4/8/2008 Good Luck! 
Marie Fontaine 4/8/2008  
jyl 4/7/2008 ENJOY - best of luck, jyl 
Dan Pucci 4/7/2008 Shake and bake Jim 
Dan Cronin 4/4/2008 Good luck Jim! 
John and Marcia Grondin 4/3/2008 Best of luck Jim!  
M. Nathanson, K. Hamilton, and S. Sadler 4/3/2008 Glad to be part of your team! 
Lynn Caruso 4/2/2008 Good Luck Jim! 
Sharon and Jack Gill 4/1/2008 Go Jim!!!!! 
Bob Adams 4/1/2008 Best of Luck !! Bob 
scott w. 4/1/2008  
Mike Chasnoff 4/1/2008 Congratulations! We know you'll be a success!! 
Jim Currie 3/31/2008 4 hrs Darz! 
Gail Graham 3/31/2008 Good luck Jim!! 
Joe saunders 3/31/2008 Feels like Rosie Ruiz II. Best of luck! 
Becky and Phil 3/31/2008 We'll be rooting for you! 
jay lanigan 3/30/2008 good luck run run run 
Mike and Kim Pucci 3/30/2008 Go get 'em Jim! We'll see you at the start line. 
Sue Morris & Al Wiegman 3/28/2008 go Jim!! 
Julie H 3/28/2008 Good luck w/ your first marathon, Jim! 
Judy & Mark Heffernan 3/26/2008 Eat lots of pasta Sunday night!!!  
Jim Dario quoting Chariots Of Fire 3/26/2008 I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel his pleasure. 
Meg Kelleher 3/26/2008 Best of luck!! 
Shaun & Andrea Byrnes 3/25/2008 Run Jim Run 
Patricia La Valley 3/25/2008 See you at the finish line! 
Kristin Salisbury 3/25/2008 Good Luck!  
Barbara Wiedenman 3/25/2008 I'll be cheering you on - good luck! 
anonymous 3/25/2008  
Jennifer Moran 3/25/2008 What a great accomplishment- best of luck! 
Brad Claussen 3/25/2008 Glad to hear you've been training with Greg Anderson. 
Christina Sandy 3/24/2008 studly pic! 
Pablo Bizjack 3/24/2008 Congrats and Good Luck! 
Andrea & Dave Brandeis 3/24/2008 Well done & inspiring! 
Eric Glew 3/24/2008 Jim, Good Luck! Run well. 
Linda and Bill Pucci 3/24/2008 Jim - Best of luck on the marathon. We'll be there to cheer you on! 
Tom Burkhart & Brian Zywiciel 3/24/2008 Jim... Welcome to the 26.2 Mile High Club! 
Peter Jewkes 3/24/2008 Good Luck Jim! 
Shad Besikof 3/24/2008 Jim, This is a huge milestone. Congratulations! 
Mike MacWade 3/24/2008  
Joe Kelly 3/24/2008 Enjoy the girls at Wellsley College and have a great run!  
Mom 3/24/2008 Cheering you on with my love and support 
Matt Greco 3/24/2008 Have a great time running...... 
Meg and Dave Staknis 3/24/2008 You can do it, Jim! 
jason harris 3/24/2008 Good luck Jim  
Bev and Mike 3/24/2008 Wow! We'll stay on the sidelines cheering! 
pat kenney 3/24/2008 Best of luck Jim!! 
Kurt Muller 3/24/2008 Good Luck 
Steve Burton 3/24/2008 Best of Luck!! 
Daniel Macedo 3/24/2008 Good luck Jimmy. I'll buy you a beer when you finish!!! 
Michael Kim 3/24/2008 Good luck, Jim!!  
Dan Joyce 3/24/2008 this may be another mistake 
D. Brown 3/24/2008 I agree with Leonhardt. 
Bob L 3/24/2008 Did you really have to put a picture of yourself on the site? Good luck, you will be great! 
Sally and Bill Thomas 3/24/2008 Go Jim Go! 
Jane O'Neill 3/23/2008 I am so proud of you!  
Hazel and Mike Durand 3/22/2008 Best of luck Jim and stay hydrated ! 
Rajiv 3/22/2008  
Dave and Ann Herlihy 3/21/2008 I will alert the medical staff at the top of HB Hill to keep an eye out for you- good luck 
martha bunker 3/21/2008 can't wait to see the finish line photos! good luck!  
Anonymous 3/21/2008 May the spirit of Bikila/Nuurmi/Shorter be with you!! 
Jack 3/21/2008 have fun 
Jeff Colin 3/21/2008 Run, Jim. Run! 
Fran Cleveland 3/21/2008  
Matt Day 3/21/2008 Run Forrest run! 
Tracy Thompson 3/21/2008 Best of luck...send pictures crossing the finish line! 
Bob Glovsky 3/21/2008 good luck Jim 
Trevor Norton 3/21/2008 Good luck! 
Mary and Pat 3/21/2008 We will be cheering for you!!!!!! 
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Total raised online: $8,775.00
Amount raised offline: $3,700.00
Grand Total: $12,475.00
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