OUR STORY:

My mom Charlotte was born on Oct. 18, 1949, and she passed away from complications from Lupus on March 15, 2007. She was 57 years old.  Mom lived a life full of passion, laughter, and love.  She had a beautiful Soprano voice and loved to sing.  She supported my career in the arts and never lost her sense of humor, even during her 20-year battle with this debilitating disease.  Although she has been passed for 2 and a half years, I think about her daily and continue to miss her laughter, music, encouragement, and mother's love.  A woman of faith, she was and continues to be an inspiration in my life. 

On Sunday, Oct. 18, I will be honoring my mom's 60th birthday by running the Denver Half Marathon as a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of America. Although this is my eighth race this year, it will be my first half-marathon.  Although Lupus is not a well-known disease, it is one that has lasting effects on those who suffer from it and their loved ones.  For us, Mom was one of three women in my immediate family who either suffered or who is suffering from Lupus.  I feel that by asking my family, friends, and loved-ones to make a donation to the Lupus foundation, we all can make a difference in the research behind learning more about and finding a cure for Lupus.

Please help me say "Happy Birthday, Mom!" and consider making a donation to the Lupus Foundation. 

Thanks,

Josh

OFFLINE DONATIONS:

Kerry Gibson made a generous donation offline.  Thank you for your kind words and donation. 

Wilson and Sherry Strong made a generous donation.  Thank you both for your kindness and generosity.

The Corneillier Family has made a very generous donation with special note regarding a dear family member who struggled with and passed away from this disease.  Thank you Steve, Kathy, and Brittony.

Gary and Kikken Miller made a generous offline donation.  Thank you very much for the kind words.  Happy Birthday Kikken!

Joanne Yantz made a generous offline donation. Thanks much for your donation and kindness! 

Joyce Mosher made a generous offline donation. Thank you so much Joyce for the kind words and the donation in Mom's memory.

BJ Knapp made a generous and very special offline donation with a special note "Run a good race!"  Thank you BJ for your special donation.  Thanks much and bless you and your family.

RACE RESULTS:

Thank you to everyone who has made a donation in Mom's name to the Lupas Foundation of America.  I had set a personal goal of finishing my first half-marathon in under 2 hours, which is slightly above 9 minutes per mile.  I completed the race in the top 19% of all entries, coming in at 1:53:31.  During the race, I was truly inspired by the kindness and generosity of those who have donated.  Thank you again.