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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: $2,715.00
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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. 

 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
Kevin,Nan,Alyssa & Ashley Cook 10/7/2008 Keep focused - Good Luck -God Bless  
Mabel Pettibone 10/7/2008 Good Luck 
Kari Jones 10/6/2008 Greenfield Elementary donations 
David Rechichi 10/2/2008 Best of Luck! 
Roberta 10/1/2008 Good luck on the run!!! 
Carmen Parker 9/30/2008 Good Luck and Have Fun! 
The Connelly Family 9/25/2008 Have a great run!!! 
Carissa Knoy 9/23/2008 What a GREAT thing you are doing! Keep it up! 
Beth & Jason Rutz 9/20/2008  
Brian Comes 9/19/2008 Good Luck! 
Julie Zambon 9/16/2008 I'll be there cheering you on! 
Jill Newhouse 9/12/2008 Co-worker of Kari's. Good Luck! 
Brian Lockner 9/10/2008  
Elizabeth Yerxa 9/6/2008 This is for my nephew, Zip Barriteau 
Paige Barriteau Nicholl 9/4/2008 Let's find a cure! 
Moe 9/4/2008 Good luck and thank you! 
Emily Grace 9/3/2008 For my wonderful Godfather and his sister. Wish I could run with you. 
Stephanie, Greg, Madalynne, and Alexander Smith 9/3/2008 Good Luck! 
Valerie 8/5/2008 Good luck Josh! Love ya Kari! 
Aunt Jan 7/15/2008 Keep up the good work. Your family is very special to us. 
Meridian East Garage Sale 6/18/2008 proceeds from "Cancer Research" Garage Sale 
Anonymous 6/11/2008 My prayers go out to you and your family!!!!! 
Aunt Jan 6/11/2008 Good Luck. You and Kare are an inspiration to me. 
Phyllis Clamurro 5/26/2008 Thanks to you Josh and Clint for giving me the opportunity to help Kari in her recovery.Youre all te 
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! 
* Total raised online: $2,615.00
Amount raised offline: $100.00
Grand Total: $2,715.00
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