Richard Bennett's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Richard Bennett
Event: NYC 2008 Marathon
Event Starts: Nov 2, 2008
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Me & Dominic, age 5, June 2008
About my nonprofit:
The Boomer Esiason Foundation
Description: The Boomer Esiason Foundation is committed to increasing awareness, education and quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis, while providing financial support to research...
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Fundraising target: $6,000
So far I have raised: $7,300.00
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

As many of you know, I have developed a joy of running over the past few years.  Aside from the physical rewards, I have enjoyed participating in numerous local races to benefit many worthy causes.

 
Now the big one!
 
My nephew, Dominic, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis this past year.  
 
Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disorder that affects over 30,000 Americans. This disease is marked by a failure to thrive, chronic infections, clogged airways, and digestive and reproductive problems.  In cystic fibrosis patients, problems occur because the mucus in their lungs is very thick and sticky. Instead of serving as a lubricant, it clogs the respiratory system and allows bacteria to grow within it, impairing the body's natural defenses. The thick mucus also obstructs the pancreas, preventing enzymes from reaching the intestines to digest food.  Although cystic fibrosis is not yet curable, the good news is that the situation is not hopeless. Each day since the cystic fibrosis gene was discovered in 1989, the pace of CF research has greatly accelerated, and scientists continue to find ways to help those who live with the disease.  The average age of a person with CF is 36.8 and increasing
 
In honor of Dominic's bright future, I am channeling my love of running towards the fight against cystic fibrosis.  To help in the CF fight, I will run in the 2008 NYC Marathon on November 2nd as part of Team Boomer and I hope to have your support.  The 26.2 mile race will be one of my greatest challenges but small in comparison to the challenges faced by all that battle cystic fibrosis everyday.
 
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts for Dominic & the thousands of others affected by this disease. If you want to join the fight, but are uncomfortable with on-line donations, you may send me your tax deductible donation payable to "The Boomer Esiason Foundation: Team Boomer".  My address is 37 Dora Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463.
 
To all that have already joined us in the fight, again, THANK YOU. Me, Dominic and the rest of my family truly appreciate your support.  Hopefully, our combined efforts will not only raise money for the much needed research but also raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.
Please share my website with anyone you feel would be interested in joining the fight! 

Let's Help build tomorrows today! 

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!  Money buys science and science buys life.

Thanks and god bless.

For more info visit  http://www.esiason.org/

 


Online Sponsors to date: Page 1 of 2     Latest  << | < | > | >>  Earliest  
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Gene Munger 11/19/2008 $50.00 Great Running! 
Michael Igo 11/4/2008 $50.00 Way to go Rich!! 
GO TIME 11/2/2008 $50.00 NEVER GIVE UP!! 
Tuesday Night Ladies Bowling-Gina 11/1/2008 $10.00 Good Luck! 
Kelly Drzewiecki 11/1/2008 $10.00  
Sara, Rob, Abby and Mariella 11/1/2008 $20.00 Thank you for doing this for Dominic. Have a great run. 
Dominic Navarrete 11/1/2008 $150.00 Thank you to everyone that has donated, I hope that one day CF will stand for Cure Found!!! 
The Adragnas 10/31/2008 $50.00 Run Forest run! 
The McNaughts 10/28/2008 $50.00 May God Bless Dominic 
THE KROHNS 10/27/2008 $50.00 Keep running for the cause! 
Robert Heller 10/25/2008 $25.00  
Karen & Larry B 10/25/2008 $25.00 Have a great run!!  
Tuesday night ladies bowling 10/22/2008 $130.00 Good Luck on your run 
The Glovin Family 10/21/2008 $25.00 Good luck in your run and the fight against CF.  
Lee & Dan LaRosa 10/21/2008 $25.00 Good Luck! 
Sue, Anthony, Nick & Christina 10/21/2008 $50.00 Good Luck!!! 
Elegant Affairs at Franconia Golf Course 10/20/2008 $68.80 Good Luck! 
The Giovannoli Family 10/19/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Rich!  
Marc Daniel DC 10/13/2008 $26.20 Your body is ready, your mind is ready...just enjoy, and congratulations!! 
The Noyes Family 10/13/2008 $50.00 A heart of gold helping a heart of gold. Run Rich! 
Anonymous 10/9/2008 $108.00 Had to see you reach your goal!! Good Luck to you on your run and good health to Dominic. 
Sandy Dondiego 10/9/2008 $20.00 Good Luck Rich. Have a safe run for Dominic 
Christne Chimento & Family 10/9/2008 $25.00 Good Luck Rich! I think what you're doing in wonderful. 
Malissa Baynes 10/9/2008 $25.00 Good luck Rich!! Safe run..and God bless Dominic!! 
Pattman Family 10/8/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Rich! Wishing you and Dominic all the best! 
Rypkema family 10/7/2008 $50.00 Good luck Rich! 
Fulco Family 10/7/2008 $25.00 This is a wonderful thing you are doing - we wish you all the best. 
Kristin Kennedy 10/6/2008 $50.00 Good luck Rich! Thoughts & prayers are with Dominic & your family. 
Zaukus Family 10/5/2008 $20.00  
Nick and Kristine Van Ness 10/4/2008 $75.00 Good Luck Rich -- We will be watching ! 
Brendan & Martha Walsh 10/4/2008 $50.00 Wishing you all the best Rich! 
Paul Petersen 10/4/2008 $25.00 Rich, I envy you this is no easy thing to do! 
Debbie Bradley 10/3/2008 $20.00 Hope it goes well! 
Stacey Orriss 10/3/2008 $20.00 Good Luck!! 
Ed Lewand 10/3/2008 $20.00 Good Luck Rich 
Annette Wahler 10/3/2008 $25.00 Good luck!! 
Jeanine & Frank Fox 10/2/2008 $50.00 Best of luck Rich! 
Kim Mardenly 10/2/2008 $25.00 Good luck! 
Mary Shergalis 10/2/2008 $50.00 Run Rich Run! Always one of the good guys. 
Paul Bosack 10/2/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Rich 
Tish 9/30/2008 $20.00 Thank you for doing this! Good luck! 
Tim Entwistle 9/23/2008 $150.00 Stay committed between miles 19-22 
Heather Huggett 9/19/2008 $75.00 Our best wishes to you and Dominic! 
Luna 9/12/2008 $50.00 Good luck Rich, we will be rooting for you! 
Joe Revello 9/9/2008 $52.00 On behalf of St. Luke's K of C - Go Rich!!! 
uncle joe and aunt annette 9/6/2008 $50.00 richie-great thing you are doing for dominic, hope all goes well 
haines35@optonline.net 8/21/2008 $25.00 Hi, we are friends of your Mom and Dad who are wonderful people! 
Deb Connor 8/19/2008 $100.00 Your Aunt Duane told me about your quest-good luck. 
Palmieri Family 8/11/2008 $50.00  
Liz 8/7/2008 $100.00 Have a GREAT time running! 
John Maria Gioia 7/30/2008 $100.00 You can do richard it 
Gerri Ann & Steve 7/29/2008 $100.00 Rich, we wish you all the best in the marathon. We pray they find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.  
Lucas Stand, a friend of Jocelyn's 7/24/2008 $25.00 All of our love always to Dominic and his family! 
Don Sciolaro 7/22/2008 $50.00  
Mom & Dad 7/21/2008 $157.00 You are always over the top in our hearts..... 
Christopher Reardon 7/20/2008 $50.00  
Mercedes Garcia & Hijos 7/20/2008 $200.00 Good Luck - our prayers are with Dominic. 
Rosalie Ambrosino 7/19/2008 $100.00 In memory of my husband Frank who succumbed to Cystic Fibrosis in 2006 at the age of 58. 
Meghan Desrosiers 7/18/2008 $25.00 Wishing you good health and much happiness!!!! 
Joe and Saudade Fonseca 7/15/2008 $50.00  
The Addabbo Family 7/13/2008 $40.00 We are so proud of you Richie! Best of Luck with the Marathon : )  
Joseph Revello 7/13/2008 $100.00 Happy running & best wishes to your nephew Dominic 
Deryck, Cindy Lou;o), & Dalton 7/11/2008 $33.00 May God Bless You in your admirable endeavor!! Have Fun! 
Fortino Family 7/9/2008 $25.00 Best of luck to both of you 
Mr&Mrs Servando-Mariana Galeano-Garcia 7/8/2008 $25.00 God Bless all of you. You are in our prayers and in our hearts.  
Dave Tracey Jake Sophie Zilkowski 7/8/2008 $25.00 Best of luck, our thoughts to you and your nephew. 
Paul Agueci 7/8/2008 $100.00 Good Luck !!! 
lenny 7/7/2008 $100.00  
Rich & Suzanne McFadden 7/5/2008 $50.00 We wish you lots of luck in your training...We are with you in spirit!!!!! 
mary jo and nick d'annibale 7/5/2008 $50.00 what an honorable thing to do, good luck rich! 
Gresham Striegel 7/4/2008 $100.00 Go Get 'Em Rich!!!!!  
Phyllis Krey 7/4/2008 $25.00 Good luck Rich and our thoughts & prayers are with Dominic & your family 
Equalizer 7/3/2008 $22.73  
Karen Maggio 7/3/2008 $15.00  
ECUADOR.S.A 7/3/2008 $100.00 From:Guayaquil. Good Luck Richie and God Bless You Dominic. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!! 
Mr & Mrs Emilio Vargas 7/3/2008 $50.00 We are thinking in all of you in this difficult time. We'll be there. God Bless Dominic and Richie. 
Gilda D. Bueno 7/2/2008 $25.00 Best of luck!!! 
MW4EVR 6/30/2008 $100.27 Go Richie B! #22!! Go Go GO! 
The Scarfo Family 6/29/2008 $150.00 This is a great thing you are doing. Beware of the hot coffee at the water stand!! 
Showbizliz 6/28/2008 $25.00 I wish you and your family the best ...keep fighting this terrible disease!!! 
Alida Avegno 6/28/2008 $30.00 Good Luck 
Alex Murphy 6/27/2008 $100.00 Go Richard Go! What a wonderful thing you are doing! 
Rafael Castillo 6/27/2008 $25.00  
MJ 6/27/2008 $50.00  
Johnny Negron 6/27/2008 $25.00 Best of Luck !!! 
madgameqb 6/26/2008 $200.00 from your uncle george....i love you  
catalina martinez 6/24/2008 $50.00 GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND TO DOMINIC 
Priscilla, Pablo & Daniel Roman 6/24/2008 $50.00 Good Luck on the race and many blessings for DJ 
Jere Ann McGuire 6/23/2008 $50.00 Dominic has a terrific uncle. All the best. 
Matt, Kattia & Andres 6/23/2008 $50.00 Our prayers are with Dominic and your whole family! We know you'll do great in November! 
Melissa, Ricky, Cory and Christian 6/23/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Rich! Our prayers are with Dominic and everyone who is fighting cystic fibrosis 
Irene Gonzalez 6/23/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Richard and good luck on the race 
Heather Appleby 6/23/2008 $50.00 Good luck & God Bless!! 
Hope F. 6/23/2008 $50.00 Good Luck in the race! We will be watching!  
stephanie cleary 6/22/2008 $25.00 Many blessings are with you and Dominic. You will sail through! 
Aunt Duane 6/21/2008 $250.00 Good luck Richie. I'm praying for your success. 
Susan Coffman 6/20/2008 $25.00  
Nicole 6/20/2008 $50.00 Great job Rich - I'll be there in Novemeber to cheer you on 
John, Joann and Gabriella Arendes 6/20/2008 $100.00 You are the best! 
Dominic's friend Jocelyn's cousins! 6/20/2008 $25.00  
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* Total raised online: $6,368.00
Amount raised offline: $932.00
Grand Total: $7,300.00
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