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"Brothers in Arms"-Raleigh Jenkins' Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Raleigh Jenkins
Event: Brothers IN Arms for the National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas, Inc.
Event Starts: May 24, 2009
Training buddies: Bobby & Dennis Jenkins
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National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas
Fundraising target: $50,000
So far we have raised: $17,119.00
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Welcome to my fundraising page. My name is Raleigh Jenkins. On May 23, 2009, my brothers and I will begin an adventure of a lifetime. We are riding our bicycles from Austin, TX to Calgary, Canada. My brothers and I have more than just a brotherly bond a we also share the bond of owning ABC Services. ABC Pest Control became a family business when my parents, Bob and Sandy Jenkins, purchased the business in San Antonio. My brother and I now own individual branch offices of ABC in Houston, Austin and Dallas. As a celebration of the 60th anniversary of our family business, we wanted to do something out of the ordinary and special. The 2,000+ mile cycle trip is not only an opportunity for us to do something as brothers but we saw it as an ideal opportunity to incorporate this cross-country bike trip as a fundraising effort.
We each have different charities that we are riding for. My Brother Bobby, with ABC in Austin is raising money for Caritas in Austin which is a local charity that helps folks in Austin get back on their feet. My brother Dennis, with ABC in Dallas, is riding for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society because of some very special people who have touched his life and have fought Leukemia. I am riding for the National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas.
 
 About 12 years ago my dad, Bob Jenkins, had kidney failures. After a year of him being on dialysis, I was able to donate one of my kidneys to him. My inspiration for this upcoming endeavor with my brothers will be in dedication to my dad’s memory, in celebration of the family business and an effort to help others who are in need of a kidney transplant. I want to give hope and life to the millions of people in need of a kidney donation, since I was a donor, by also raising awareness of live donors as well.

National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas, Inc.

The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas, Inc. is to prevent kidney or urnary tract diseases, improve the overall health and well-being of the affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

The Problem!

 

Kidney disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. today. It affects 20 million people, taking approximately 80,000 lives each year. In Texas, kidney disease affects every 25th person, and kills every 30th. Kidney disease kills more Americans annually than automobile accidents.

 

Many patients depend upon dialysis to sustain life. For many of these patients, a kidney transplant is the only hope to return to a normal lifestyle. Although this treatment is common practice today, fewer than a quarter of the patients waiting for a kidney will receive one because they lack a suitable donor. The number of patients waiting for a kidney transplant steadily grows each year.
 
 

Sponsors to date: Page 1 of 2     Latest  << | < | > | >>  Earliest  
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Susan and Pat Blough 8/12/2009 $250.00 Bless your efforts. Be safe and take care. 
David and Sharon Kroon 7/25/2009 $250.00  
Cindy & Jon Roberts 7/15/2009 $100.00 Outstanding effort! That was a really looonnnnngggg ride. 
Patrick Wolford 7/14/2009 $100.00 Congratulations, Raleigh! 
Trish&Tammy Nguyen-Thach 7/11/2009 $20.00 Good luck! 
Jay and Stacy Spencer 7/8/2009 $100.00 Duuuude...you made it!!!! 
Joe Pestana 7/2/2009 $570.00  
Michael Rottler 6/29/2009 $570.00 Congratulations my friend, I'm proud of you. 
Anonymous 6/25/2009 $200.00  
Debbie - Eva - Saundra 6/23/2009 $60.00  
John McCarthy 6/22/2009 $50.00 Great Job! 
The Robbins' Family 6/19/2009 $25.00  
Richard Foster 6/18/2009 $150.00 Aloha & Hugs to you, your brothers & mom. I love you guys!  
Sue and Rex Jennings 6/17/2009 $570.00  
Anthony & Dee Anne Gie 6/17/2009 $25.00 Good Luck from Chicago! 
Anonymous 6/17/2009 $1,000.00  
Dan Moreland 6/16/2009 $35.00 Safe travels Raleigh. 
The Alexanders 6/16/2009 $10.00 Brenda Bryant is my mom, good luck on your goal and God bless you and you're family. 
Linda Brantley 6/16/2009 $25.00 May God Bless You! Keep up the good work. 
Mickey Nolen 6/15/2009 $100.00 Great Job! 
Child Advocates 6/15/2009 $25.00 Sharing with others as you celebrate, that's great - best of luck! 
David Moore, CPA 6/15/2009 $100.00 I will have the oxygen ready for you when you get back!!! 
Lyn and John Cook, Jr. 6/15/2009 $115.00 God bless you! 
Donnie Blake 6/14/2009 $115.00  
Kathy & Bill Lawrence 6/14/2009 $100.00 Raleigh, we are so proud of you! Way to go!!! 
Ken & Nancy Kral 6/13/2009 $100.00 Keep on Peddlin'!!! 
Jerome & Brenda Bryant 6/13/2009 $50.00 You are doing a great job!  
Julio & Veronica Rivas 6/12/2009 $250.00 Great job Raliegh! Good luck & God bless! 
Jessica and J. Pieratt 6/12/2009 $30.00 Go Uncle Raleigh 
Edmar & Michelle Dominicci 6/12/2009 $20.00 Go boss, you can do it!!! 
Harris Co Steel & Plumbing/ Pat and Don Harris 6/12/2009 $250.00 WOW!! What a trip and such dedication. Have Fun. 
Anonymous 6/12/2009 $25.00 Ride Forest, Ride! Lov ya Man!  
The County Line BBQ Restaurants 6/12/2009 $100.00 go go anteater! Are you tired? 
Sandy Colwell and Gwen Anderson 6/12/2009 $50.00 Be safe and enjoy the ride! Your friends at KTRK-TV 
Marathon Data Systems 6/12/2009 $100.00 Good luck with your ride! 
H. F. Warns 6/11/2009 $100.00 We all admire your dedication and intensional fortitude 
LISA JORDAN 6/11/2009 $40.00 BELIEVE IN SELF-MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE 
Ross Eckstein 6/10/2009 $50.00 Keep up the good work! 
Casey Harbich 6/10/2009 $50.00 For my mom...in hopes that I am a match and can donate my kidney to her next month! 
Harvey Saxer 6/10/2009 $100.00 KIAH-TV says GO RALEIGH!!!!!!!! 
Larry Hill 6/10/2009 $25.00 run over some bugs on your way 
Ken and Linda Vercher 6/10/2009 $100.00 In honor of Bob-A great family man and friend. He was always proud of his sons! 
mike chaky 6/10/2009 $25.00 for Mom 
Jean Archibald 6/9/2009 $25.00  
Carleen and Jim Kent 6/9/2009 $50.00 In memory of our dear friend, Monte Smith 
Darcy & Bob Mingoia 6/6/2009 $100.00 We admire your commitment and wish you the best of luck! 
Ken & Brenda Salazar 6/4/2009 $50.00 May God bless you with the wind at your back. 
Mary and Bob Earl 6/3/2009 $50.00 Be safe and treasure your memories! This is truly an labor of love! 
Brian Dobbins 6/1/2009 $10.00 Good luck and be careful out there! 
Debbie & Ed Van Dike 5/31/2009 $100.00 What an amazing journey and wonderful cause! Be safe! 
John Bodin 5/29/2009 $100.00 Great cause and your buddy Dave Alston forwarded to me...Good Luck! 
Roger Bare 5/28/2009 $100.00 From your friends at 39 KIAH-TV. Go! 
Dominique & Matt Stumpf 5/27/2009 $25.00 Be safe! 
Griselda Henry 5/27/2009 $40.00 God Speed gentlemen... 
Chris 5/27/2009 $25.00 Good luck and don't forget to enjoy the views! 
Tom & Debbie Godbold 5/27/2009 $50.00 Good luck!  
Brad & Linda (Cearlock) Hollibaugh 5/27/2009 $50.00 It looks like you're well on your way to the $50,000 mark, good luck! 
Rockwell Labs Ltd 5/27/2009 $100.00 Ride hard and stay safe! 
Norm Nelms 5/26/2009 $100.00 Bob would be proud of the 3 of you!!!! 
Janna Oprea 5/24/2009 $25.00 Good Luck Mr. Jenkins!!! 
Phillip Cooper 5/23/2009 $230.00 Our dads will both be watching you on the ride knowing kidney transplants are furthered by you. 
Kevin & Mary Beth Kordek 5/22/2009 $150.00 Good luck & have a safe trip! 
Linden Griffin 5/22/2009 $100.00  
Jeff Tucker 5/22/2009 $25.00  
Gary McKenzie 5/22/2009 $20.00 Get'er done 
Kristan Doerfler 5/22/2009 $50.00 Happy trails to you!! Great job, guys! 
Monkee-Boy Web Design, Inc. 5/22/2009 $150.00 Gig 'em Raleigh! 
Molly Patton 5/22/2009 $50.00 Good luck!  
John and Pattie Patton 5/22/2009 $50.00 Good Luck on your journey!  
Reuben Delarosa 5/22/2009 $50.00  
Jorge Lopez & Sandy Mendoza 5/21/2009 $100.00 Your ABC family is very proud of you. May God bless you and your brothers and keep you safe. 
The Gray's 5/21/2009 $150.00 Keep pushing those pedals. You're our favorite brother-in-law! 
Vienna and Shelley Vogt 5/20/2009 $50.00 What a wonderful thing you and your brothers are doing. Be safe. 
Elizabeth Bond 5/20/2009 $50.00 Good Luck! This is an amazing journey! 
John and Karen Dean 5/20/2009 $25.00 We will be praying for you all the way! 
Erin Richardson 5/19/2009 $115.00 Safe Travels!  
Steve Good 5/19/2009 $100.00 Rock and Roll my friend 
Ned Ewart 5/19/2009 $500.00 I don't care what they say about you Raleigh, I like you 
Anonymous 5/19/2009 $1,000.00  
Susan and Bill Horner 5/18/2009 $100.00 This is a fabulous thing you guys are doing! Stay safe, hydrated & use sunblock! Best to you all! 
Don Jamison 5/18/2009 $100.00 Go Raleigh Go... 
MHBT & Judy Moss 5/15/2009 $500.00 What in inspiration the 3 of you are!! 
Nelms' Familia - Houston 5/14/2009 $500.00 Fly like the wind - May your entire journey be down hill 
Milton C. Marek 5/13/2009 $100.00 Good luck on your trek! 
Peter Scala 5/6/2009 $50.00 Good Luck!!  
Kevin Pass 5/6/2009 $100.00 Less hair, more aerodynamic 
Sharon Callahan 5/2/2009 $100.00 I played tennis against Kimberli recently and learned of your endeavor. God Bless you! 
Janis Reed 5/1/2009 $25.00 Good Luck to the 3 of you! Gig 'em! 
Ed & Gloria Holtgraver 5/1/2009 $100.00 Keep us posted w update and photos 
mike mccauley 4/29/2009 $100.00  
Neal Skinner 4/29/2009 $100.00 I am a fried of Dennis. Good Luck, Ag!  
Dave and Carrie Alston 4/29/2009 $250.00 I know your father is beaming proud from the heavens ! 
Greg and Judy Nystedt 4/27/2009 $100.00 Go Brothers!!! So proud of you. 
Mike Ellis 4/27/2009 $150.00 What an awesome thing to do! Have fun and Stay Safe!  
Griffin Pest Solution 4/24/2009 $100.00  
Bob & Jo Parrott 4/24/2009 $200.00 Take a GPS --- I know how you read maps 
Dean L Boebinger 4/23/2009 $100.00 Go Raleigh! 
Karen and Todd Brockwell 4/23/2009 $50.00  
Jorge & Kellie Vazquez 4/23/2009 $50.00 Go Jenkins Bros. 
Tracy dalcoe 4/23/2009 $50.00 Way to Go Mr. J, God will be with you all of the way 
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* Total raised online: $17,119.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $17,119.00
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