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Richard Connolly's Fundraising
Page Creator: Richard Connolly
Event: Boston Marathon 2006
Event Starts: Apr 17th 2006
Training buddies: Ryan Boccuzzi
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Doubt I'll be smiling after 26.2 miles
About our nonprofit:
Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc.
Founded in 1977, Casa Myrna Vazquez is New England's foremost provider of services and programs dedicated to ending domestic violence. SafeLink is the agency’s 24/7 statewide hotline (877-785-2020). Other...
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Fundraising target: $4,000
So far we have raised: $9,211.00
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Our personal message:
As many of you know I will be running my first marathon on April 17th. Not surprisingly, I did not qualify for this marathon; instead, I will be running on behalf of Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc., an organization that fights domestic abuse in New England. All of the money raised on this website will go to Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc. My reward is running 26.2 miles.

Any contribution you make will be greatly appreciated by the thousands of women and children Casa Myrna Vazquez helps every year. Domestic violence is a major problem in today's society, and by donating you will be helping so many others find happiness in their lives.

Additionally, your contribution will mean a great deal to me, and will not soon be forgotten.
I encourage all of you to come out to Boston on April 17th to watch the Marathon. The atmosphere in the city that day will be wild, and I'm sure many of you would enjoy watching me crawl my way up Heartbreak Hill (although I have aspirations of winning...). Thanks again for your support! Feel free to leave a message along with your contribution. Also, please forward this website along to anyone you may know who would like to contribute.

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Kate Johnson 4/17/2006 $25.00 Good luck today! 
Nick 4/17/2006 $50.00 Better late than never 
Nathan Adams 4/17/2006 $50.00 Good luck! 
Andrea & Jeff Adams 4/17/2006 $100.00 Good luck Richard! 
Bob Gilbane 4/17/2006 $50.00  
Ed Reilly/ Bobby Connolly 4/17/2006 $125.00  
Peyton Gallagher 4/17/2006 $25.00 Coming through at the last minute. Kids' working for free this year so it's what I could do 
Brittany Eddy 4/16/2006 $25.00  
Mary Hanson 4/10/2006 $50.00 Good luck at the marathon Richard! 
Olivia Achtmeyer 4/6/2006 $250.00 Good luck Trey! 
Alex 3/27/2006 $50.00 Excellent cause... By the way, Oprah ran under four hours, I expect nothing less from you. 
Nell Achtmeyer 3/22/2006 $25.00 good luck buddy-- i'll be there on the sidelines! 
Karima Rasul 3/13/2006 $25.00  
Jim and Alison Brown 3/3/2006 $100.00 We will indeed think of you running Heartbreak Hill! 
Riley 2/28/2006 $100.00  
Kevin Connolly 2/28/2006 $100.00 Good Luck Richard!! 
Mom and Dad 2/28/2006 $2,500.00 Good Luck Richard!!!! Riley's running too!!! 
Jason Browning 2/28/2006 $50.00  
sean dillon 2/28/2006 $250.00  
Tim and Debbie Connolly 2/28/2006 $1,000.00 Beat 3:43 (my time) and I'll double it!! Good Luck!! 
Sheila & John Feeney 2/28/2006 $250.00 Good Luck Richard!! 
Rodney Glasgow 2/24/2006 $15.00 what a great cause. best of luck! 
Roselee Wayman 2/22/2006 $500.00 We're with you all the way!!!!! 
jerry buckley 2/21/2006 $100.00 good luck 
JoAnne Ludwig 2/20/2006 $100.00 Good Luck Richard...I'll be routing for you all 26 MILES!! 
Kyle Jones 2/16/2006 $50.00 You can do it Richard! You can do it! 
Gita Tiku 2/13/2006 $25.00 Good luck Richard!!! 
Jamison Smith 2/12/2006 $50.00  
Katie Bennett 2/10/2006 $25.00 Strength of character is evident in the ability to grasp an offered hand with grace. 
Billy Stephens 2/2/2006 $50.00  
Ryan Connolly 2/2/2006 $100.00 Respect to Mike Jones 
Mike Jones 2/2/2006 $100.00 Who? 
Justin Oates 1/31/2006 $25.00  
Derek Boonisar 1/31/2006 $30.00 Good luck Richard 
elizabeth schoening 1/30/2006 $25.00 go richard! 
Blair Hance 1/30/2006 $25.00 Good luck Richard! 
Aaron Herter 1/30/2006 $50.00 enjoy the jog 
Kristin Achtmeyer 1/29/2006 $50.00 good luck trey!!! 
Jim and Gail 1/28/2006 $1,000.00 We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 
Stacy 1/28/2006 $50.00 Go Richard Go 
Erin 1/28/2006 $50.00 Way to go Richard. I'll be cheering for you. 
Ian Sampson 1/28/2006 $50.00 Good Luck! 
Sean Dimin / Christian O'Mara 1/27/2006 $50.00 this is going to be good. 
Susan & Robert Cotter 1/27/2006 $100.00 WHEN you finish,we'll owe you a big Cotter Dinner/Feast!  
Sarah Chace 1/27/2006 $50.00  
Rob Cotter 1/27/2006 $50.00 I heard all the freshman girls from worcester have rented a bus for the big day...don't get nervous 
Fantasy Money 1/27/2006 $20.00 The money I owe Caison... 
Crazy Auntie 1/27/2006 $100.00 Run , Proffessore, Run... 
Jeff Hamilton 1/26/2006 $51.00 Just to kick off the competitive spirit here, I had to give more than Drozda. Go Pre! 
Nanny and Gramps 1/26/2006 $250.00 We'll be cheering for you!! 
Nancy :) 1/26/2006 $100.00 I'll have one of those JI concoctions waiting for you at the finish line! 
Claire DeBord 1/26/2006 $20.00  
Jenni Bryant 1/25/2006 $25.00  
Meggie Patterson 1/25/2006 $50.00  
Kelly Gallagher 1/25/2006 $50.00 Good luck!  
Zim 1/25/2006 $100.00 I'll double that if you actually finish! 
Mill Graves 1/25/2006 $25.00 Good Luck 
Anders Gustafson 1/25/2006 $50.00 P. Diddy ran one...it can't be that tough.  
Zack 1/25/2006 $50.00 Under 4 or I want my money back 
Mr. G 1/24/2006 $100.00 Your father is going to push me in a wheelbarrow. We'll pass you around MaryAnn's! 
Lacey Gallagher 1/24/2006 $50.00 I'll be cheering for you on the sidelines! Good luck!! 
Tom Gallagher 1/24/2006 $50.00  
Chris Rodday 1/24/2006 $50.00  
* Total raised online: $9,061.00
Amount raised offline: $150.00
Grand Total: $9,211.00
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