Hi Family and Friends!

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!  It's not too late to make a donation and any amount will be greatly appreciated! 

UPDATE - I ran the Chicago Marathon on October 11, 2009, and I'm happy to tell you that I set a PR (new personal record for me in a marathon) AND I qualified for Boston!  My race time of 4:13:55 was a great success for me personally! 

I am thrilled by my time but even more happy that I raised way over my goal for Caring for Carcinoid!  Thank you to all who supported me in both of these efforts!

Several months ago my husband and I ran a 5K on a team put together by a dear friend, Jan Peine, who has carcinoid.  Her awesome team was made up of friends, family, and many other carcinoid patients.  We were moved and inspired to be among this group dedicated to finding a cure for carcinoid.  Running with a purpose is a great motivator!

Money I raise will go to the Caring For Carcinoid Foundation, a not-for-profit organization through which 100% of donations goes directly to research to find a cure for carcinoid cancer.  Not a single dollar raised by the foundation is used for overhead expenses.  Your entire donation goes directly to research - the path to the cure.

Donating through this website is simple (click SPONSOR ME NOW above), fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.  If you would prefer to donate directly to the organization, please contact me for the info.

Thank you very much for your donation!

AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MY MARATHON EFFORTS!

Mary Beth

For more about carcinoid, please go to: www.caringforcarcinoid.org