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We want to participate in the 4th Annual Prader-Willi Syndrome Lose-A-Thon to benefit the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) and to help us to become more fit and healthy. Each participant in the PWS Lose-A-Thon pledges to lose a certain number of pounds by May 31, 2009. May is PWSA (USA) Awareness Month so we want to put the spotlight on the syndrome and on getting fit while raising funds for PWSA (USA). People with PWS have a life-long struggle with food control and weight. If they can make the effort, we can too. We can choose our own weight goals, our start date and the method(s) that we think will work for us to reach our goal. When (not if) we succeed reaching our goal and receiving donations for $1000.00, we will be a member of the Shining Stars and our names (and picture) will hang in the hallowed halls of the national PWSA (USA) office.

Why are we  telling you this? By making this announcement public to a few hundred of our closest friends, family, and fellow workers, we must follow through with the plan. Most importantly, though, we are doing this to support a very good cause, and one that is especially close to our hearts. Our son James has PWS, and we can’t think of a better way to honor him than to take on this very personal challenge.

We pledge to lose 35 pounds by May 31, 2009.

Your entire donation is tax-deductible, and you may be able to double your gift if your company has a matching gift program. Even if you are not able to donate money at this time, I hope you will support me with encouragement and good wishes.

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!