Thank you for visiting Leah Joy Manth's Fundraising Page.

Leah Manth is a beautiful, intelligent 9 year old girl who has Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).  NF2 is a genetic disorder in which Leah is lacking a protein in her body.  The absence of this protein means that Leah's body will produce tumors along nerves.  Leah currently has several tumors in her brain and on her spine.  She has endured two spinal surgeries and brain surgery in the last year.  All of the money raised will go directly towards research with the hopes of finding a medication or treatment that can stop and/or shrink tumor growth. 

Despite Leah's medical problems she is a happy, normal 4th grader who desperately just wants to be a little girl.  Anyone who comes in contact with her is amazed at her courage and positive view on life.  She is truly an inspiration to everyone who meets her.

HOW TO HELP:

TO DONATE OR SPONSOR A RUNNER:  Use this website - it is fast, simple and secure - simply click on the "GIVE NOW."  You can also make checks out to NFInc.NE and mail them to Dave Manth 2922 Walck Drive North Tonawanda, NY 14120.

TO RUN/WALK IN THE BUFFALO MARATHON ON SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010:  You can run the full marathon- 26.2 miles, a half marathon -13.1 miles or as part of a 4 person relay.  Please contact Anne-Marie Patterson at djpamp@pol.net

TO VOLUNTEER:  If running/walking is not your thing, there are plenty of volunteer options.  We need help at the expo on Saturday, May 29.  On Sunday, May 30 help is needed at the finish line of the marathon, assisting at one of our water stations or at the party in the convention center after the run.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jennifer Wittkowsky at wittkowsky96@verizon.net

Please help us find a cure/treatment for this awful disorder by making a donation today.   Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think may want to donate, run or volunteer!

For more information please go to leahmanth.com

RUNNERS:

FULL:  Mark Beehler, Dan Patterson, Bev Walters

HALF:  Beth Manth, John Manth, Linda Manth, Kathie Regan

RELAY: