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MIGUEL DE LA GUARDIA's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: MIGUEL DE LA GUARDIA
Event: Chicago Marathon 2008
Event Starts: Oct 12th 2008
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Miguel can run ... not too fast!
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: $1,000
So far I have raised: $1,280.00
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Thank you for visiting my Chicago Marathon fundraising page!

On October 12, 2008, I ran the Chicago Marathon with the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation Team. Carcinoid is a rare, deadly neuroendocrine cancer with no cure. The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation works to eliminate the suffering of patients, families and caregivers affected by carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors. The foundation also strives to help fund work into discovering a cure for carcinoid cancer. CFCF has won the "Best in America" award from the Independent Charities of America and directs 100% of all donations to research into carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors research

My employer, Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals (MIP) is actively developing products to help fight cancer such as this disease and supports the work of the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation.  Your contribution along with the research at MIP, will help the Carcinoid Foundation fight cancer.  As such, I urge you to please donate generously to this cause.
 
Even though I've been a runner for a long time, this was my first time running 26.2 miles.  From the start I was confident that running a Marathon was within my physical capabilities and finished in 4 hours and 39 minutes. This race is one of the hardest physical endeavors I have attempted but it is nothing compared to what cancer patients go through day to day. 
 
There is still an need and time to contribute to the fight against cancer.  Making a contribution through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support the fight against cancer.

Please forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate and many thanks for your support. - Miguel

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
isoSolutions 10/21/2008 $50.00 Congratulations Miguel! 
Vaccarella family 10/13/2008 $100.00  
MDS Nordion 10/1/2008 $100.00  
Kyra Flannery 9/22/2008 $50.00 Great Job Miguel!!! 
Josh Hamermesh 9/11/2008 $50.00 Way to go Miguel! Maybe you should have a Zemiva scan before and after the race? 
Shannon 9/5/2008 $50.00  
Kieran 9/4/2008 $50.00 Miguel, you are running for a great cause and I wish you the best of luck. Hope all else is well. 
Tamar Thompson 9/3/2008 $50.00  
Robert Montanez 9/2/2008 $25.00 Run like the wind . Mucho suerte  
Yoshika Sherring 8/27/2008 $50.00 Good luck and best wishes!!! 
Phil Alvarez 8/26/2008 $25.00 Don't forget to breathe! 
Jim Wachholz 8/12/2008 $50.00 We're hoping you show Chicago what an old man with stamina can achieve! 
Anonymous @ MIP 8/5/2008 $180.00  
Trial Care International, LLC 7/23/2008 $50.00 Good Cause and Good Luck!!!  
Rick Barnette 6/30/2008 $100.00 Best of luck, Miguel 
Barbara Wachtendorf 6/30/2008 $50.00 Go for it Miguel! 
Elaine Sisk 6/16/2008 $25.00 What a great cause. Good luck! 
MIGUEL DE LA GUARDIA 6/16/2008 $100.00 Thank you all for you generous contributions 
Lisamarie 6/16/2008 $25.00 ! buena suerte Miguel! 
* Total raised online: $1,180.00
Amount raised offline: $100.00
Grand Total: $1,280.00
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