I am running the Boston Marathon in April with a team of 10 runners to help support the Hoyt Foundation (see info to left).  It will be the 112th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2008.  My charity team will be running as part of Team Hoyt, Dick and Rick Hoyt.  Together, we are running to raise money and awareness of the challenges faced by the handicapped.  The Hoyts are a fantastic father and son team that inspire the disabled and able-bodied alike.  Being a part of the Team Hoyt mission has been truly remarkable for me and I'm looking forward to spreading their message and inspiration to others through this race.

Please take the time to learn more about the Hoyts and all of their challenges and triumphs.  I have included a few short video clips below to give you a glimpse of the Hoyts' story.  The first one is of the Hoyts on the Today Show with Natalie Morales last month.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPSUrR3ipQc
This second clip is of the Hoyts finishing their 25th Boston Marathon in 2006  Please bear with the 15 second commercial at the beginning.
http://cbs4boston.com/bostonmarathon/local_story_107154442.html
And finally, we don't know who put this one together, but it appeared on YouTube in 2006 and was one of the most shared for the year.
http://www.teamhoyt.zrainmedia.com/videos/can1.htm

If you are interested in making a small donation, it is made easy through this site and it is totally secure.  Many thanks for your support, and please forward this to anyone who you think might benefit from this message.

In appreciation for those donating $100 or more, I will send each of you a signed Team Hoyt T-shirt after the race in April.  Thanks so much for your thoughtful consideration and generous help to show the world that EVERYONE can live a fulfilling and active life!!

Amounts raised off-line are:  $100.00 from Shannon & Mike, $10.00 from the Riker Family, $44.00 from Southern Tier Athletics, $50.00 from Tim Peters - Mizuno USA, $100.00 from Eastern Energy Solutions, $100.00 from Dean Driscoll - ASICS, $20.00 from Barb @ Citrus Ridge, $30.00 from Nana & Pappy, $100.00 from Sbarra & Wells Century 21, $100.00 from The Morris Family, $20.00 from Sue Korutz, $20.00 from Gail & Gordon @ Citrus Ridge, $200.00 from George Industries, Inc., $100.00 from Angie Watson, $15.00 from Eva Owens, $20.00 from Mom, $25.00 from Ron & Diane Kehs, $10.00 from Mary Piacentino, $25.00 from Steve Marusick, $20.00 from Cindy Knebel, $25.00 from Stephanie & Mark Roe, $20.00 from Hal & Sylvia Emore, $18.00 from collection jar at STA

Other Donations:  All race travel & accomodation expenses paid for by www.Runworldwide.com