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The 2008 Chicago Marathon
Page Creator: Josh Houston
Event: chicago marathon
Event Starts: Oct 12th 2008
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Please help us find a cure for Carcinoid
About my nonprofit:
Caring for Carcinoid Foundation Inc
Description: The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to discovering a cure for carcinoid. Carcinoid is a deadly neuroendocrine cancer with no cure....
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $790.00
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My personal message:

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page!

 On June 1, 2006 my sister Kari was diagnosed with Carcinoid Cancer. Since then, she has endured 8 rounds of chemotherapy, a small bowel resection, and radioembolization treatments to fight the tumors that remain in her liver. At this time, she is not cancer-free but continues to fight her battle with great optimism and hope.

To kick-off the training and fundraising efforts, Josh has decided to take part in the 3rd Annual Hawthorn Half-Day Relay in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 14, 2008. This is a unique event that involves a 6 member team taking turns running a 5k course over a 12-hour period. The goal is to run as many miles as possible in that time frame. To see more about this event just go to www.hawthornhalfdayrelay.com

 Me and my long time friend Clint are dedicated to raising money in her honor that will help find a cure for Carcinoid Cancer, a goal that is within reach. This October, I will be running my 7th marathon (it will be my 6th Chicago marathon). My friend Clint will be running his 3rd marathon (all Chicago Marathons). This year we’ll be running together in her honor, raising donations along the way.

 Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts. 100% of the donation goes directly to research, and is tax deductible as the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 To read the story of Kari’s journey since June 2006, you can do so by visiting her blog site that she updates on a weekly basis. Just go to:

 

 

 

 

 http://www.mycarcinoidstory.com 

 Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Online Sponsors to date:
Display name Date  Comment
Kelly & Ben 5/8/2008 Go Josh go! We love you Kari!!! 
Bev & Gordon Houston 5/5/2008  
Mary Mitchell-Dick 4/22/2008 Thank you both for your efforts. Good Luck! 
Patricia Sanderson 4/20/2008 Hope the weather is better this year! Love, Aunt Pat 
Katrinna 4/10/2008 Thank you for fighting for a cure!  
Stephanie Butler 4/7/2008 From another young person recently diagnosed and living with carcinoid cancer. Thanks & good luck! 
Jim and Carol Houston 4/6/2008 It's just a jog in the park for you young guys! 
Kari Jones 3/31/2008 Thank you both so much! Let's go get 'em! 
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Total raised online: $690.00
Amount raised offline: $100.00
Grand Total: $790.00
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