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Paul Kapellas' Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Paul Kapellas
Event: Chicago Marathon
Event Starts: Oct 12th 2008
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About my nonprofit:
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Families of SMA was founded in 1984 for the purpose of raising funds to promote research to find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and to support families affected by SMA. FSMA is the largest private...
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Fundraising target: $30,000
So far I have raised: $33,550.00
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My personal message:

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. The 2008 Chicago Marathon will be my 7th marathon. In years past, my goal has simply been to better my time. This year, I have decided to try to use my running to help others. I am raising money and awareness for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or FSMA.  Please visit their site: http://www.fsma.org/

My original goal this year was to raise $3,000 to help find a cure for SMA. After an amazing first day, we raised the goal to $7,500.  We smashed through that goal on Day 3. We then decided to raise the goal to $20,000.  We broke that mark in mid-July. We reset the goal to $25,000 and surpassed that in late July. We have reset the goal to $30,000.

The reason I chose to run for SMA is this:
In June of this year, my co-worker and friend Ken's baby boy Cruciano was diagnosed with SMA Type 1. Cru and his family have an extremely tough battle ahead of them. Please help me support  FSMA as I run for Cru to help find a cure through research.

SMA can be a deadly and relatively common genetic disease and is the leading genetic cause of death in infants and toddlers. It is the absence/defect in the Survival Motor Neuron Gene (SMN1) that causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The SMN1 gene codes for survival of motor neuron (SMN) protein, and this protein is critical to the survival and health of motor neurons, nerve cells in our spinal cord that our brain uses to control our muscles. Without sufficient SMN protein, motor neurons shrink and die. As the motor neuron network breaks down, the ability of the brain to control muscles diminishes and with less control and use, muscles weaken and waste away.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts. If you feel more comfortable writing a check, please email me at paulkapellas@hotmail.com and I can send you more information on how to get it to me.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too. Every little bit helps. Your dollar could be the difference.

Please visit my marathon training blog at http://runningforcru.blogspot.com/


Online Sponsors to date: Page 1 of 3     Latest  << | < | > | >>  Earliest  
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
The Matula Family 11/11/2008 $50.00 Congrats on the great run. Way to honor Cru. 
Stephen Knight and Family 10/20/2008 $500.00 Great job Paul. God Bless Cruciano. 
Tom and Natalie Costello 10/16/2008 $60.00 Sorry we are late. Congratulations and best wishes for the Fanaro family! 
Terry and Janice Fay 10/13/2008 $30.00 For Cru. Our love, thoughts and prayers. 
Katy & Pepe Perez 10/12/2008 $100.00 Good luck, Pablo!  
The Teresi Family 10/11/2008 $25.00 Good luck, Paul! Our prayers are with the Fanaro family! 
JimmyUK 10/10/2008 $25.00 Best wishes, your blog has helped my training 
Patrick Morein 10/7/2008 $25.00 Great job on the fundraising! 
Kris and Maryann 10/6/2008 $100.00  
Bill and Paula Murphy 10/1/2008 $50.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. 
Eric and Lynn Sandberg 10/1/2008 $100.00 With warm regards in memory of Cru 
The Corey Family 9/26/2008 $200.00  
Barrie & Nancy Heath 9/26/2008 $200.00 Cru will always be in our hearts 
Nancy & Chuck Thiele 9/26/2008 $50.00 Paul, what a lovely tribute to Cru, Michelle & Kenny! 
Tracey Thiele 9/24/2008 $100.00  
Kate Krummel 9/19/2008 $50.00 Kathleen - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  
Buch 9/19/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Paul! Hopefully I can make it that weekend to cheer you on! 
Doris Lambert 9/17/2008 $50.00  
Victor Ponce 9/13/2008 $50.00 Good luck, Paul! 
Jim & Nick Ryan 9/12/2008 $50.00 In Loving Memory of Cru 
Nick & Barb Miles 9/12/2008 $50.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Kim Burrell 9/11/2008 $100.00 Michelle & Kenny - our thoughts & prayers are with you. Love Kim & Ron  
PEAPOD, LLC 9/11/2008 $300.00 For Cru - With Hope, Peace and Strength - Have a great run, Paul 
Kevin, Carrie and Liam Wills 9/11/2008 $100.00  
Jan & Al 9/9/2008 $250.00 Michelle & Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Cornie & Linda DenHarder 9/9/2008 $500.00 Thinking of you and praying for all of you 
Mark Ryan 9/8/2008 $100.00 Way to go Paul; we are all thinking of Michelle, Ken and Cru 
Marybeth, Andy and Will Howard 9/8/2008 $100.00  
Endemann's 9/5/2008 $25.00 We are keeping Cru in our thoughts. GL! 
Jim & Barbara OConnor 9/4/2008 $100.00  
Charlene & Nathan Rabideau 9/3/2008 $100.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle, Kenny and Cru. Good luck in the run Paul. 
Carleen, Mike & Brandon Paone 8/28/2008 $25.00 You can do it! 
Cancellare Family 8/28/2008 $100.00  
Pete, Angie, Trent, Tessa!!!!!! 8/28/2008 $100.00  
christianhartwig 8/27/2008 $50.00 your running skills are matched only by your fundraising skills. good job. 
Aunt Barb 8/27/2008 $25.00 You are awesome Paul. Best of the luck on the marathon and our prayers are with little Cru & family 
Kristin Case 8/27/2008 $250.00  
Brian Lynn and Alexis 8/27/2008 $100.00 Paul you are good people. Our thoughts and prayers continue for Cru and his family. 
Holly O'Neill 8/26/2008 $100.00 My thoughts and prayers are with Michelle, Ken & Cru. Best of luck on the run, Paul. 
Al & Sharon Fiori 8/25/2008 $50.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 
Dave Moyer 8/25/2008 $50.00 All the best to Michelle, Kenny and Cru and to you on your run.  
Katherine Freer 8/25/2008 $100.00 Sending my love to the Fanaro's. 
Liz and Zael Lutz 8/23/2008 $25.00 blessings to Cru and the foundation 
Jack & Nora costello 8/21/2008 $1,000.00 All the best in the Marathon! Thoughts and Love to the Fanaro family 
Jennica and Paul 8/19/2008 $200.00  
Clem and Catherine Johnson 8/18/2008 $200.00 Our best wishes are with you and your family! 
Jeremy Rickman & Family 8/15/2008 $500.00 Thanks you for what you are doing for the cause and for the Fanaro's 
Nick Lawrence 8/14/2008 $50.00  
Nick Spaniak 8/10/2008 $100.00 Our Prayers are with C 
Tom & Jennifer (Kinnisten) Merryweather 8/8/2008 $100.00 Kenny & Michelle our prayers are with you and Cru. Paul you are doing a wonderful thing! 
Gib Clarke 8/6/2008 $100.00  
Andrew, Bridget, and James Longoria 8/5/2008 $25.00  
Evanston Paper Company 8/5/2008 $200.00  
Linda Theilgaard 8/4/2008 $100.00 Best wishes for a cure for baby Cru and his family 
Bill Crossen 7/30/2008 $25.00  
Sarah Beirne 7/30/2008 $50.00  
Carl and Colleen Boraca 7/30/2008 $50.00  
Michael & Lesa Spaniak 7/30/2008 $300.00  
Sarah Baird 7/29/2008 $100.00 Good Luck!  
Joy Okayama 7/27/2008 $50.00 good luck on your run for Cru and his family 
Shauna, Mark and Emmy Baechle 7/25/2008 $100.00 We will continue to hope for and think of Cru, Michelle and Kenny. Paul, good luck on the run! 
Lisa DeBellis 7/25/2008 $25.00  
Kati Spaniak 7/25/2008 $300.00  
Christine Pisani (Russell Reynolds NY) 7/24/2008 $100.00 Blessings to little Cru and family 
Amanda, Pete, & Ian Woodruff 7/23/2008 $100.00  
Rose Pritasil 7/23/2008 $50.00  
Cheri and Larry Klock 7/22/2008 $500.00 You are in our prayers daily 
Regan Lynch 7/22/2008 $50.00 Baby Cru, Michelle and Kenny - You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. XOXO 
Mike, Sandy, Erin, Lauren, Anne Brennan 7/22/2008 $250.00 Go Paul! Run strong for Cru 
Dave & Jenny Tucker 7/22/2008 $500.00  
Hillary Weigel 7/21/2008 $100.00 Many blessings to Baby Cru, Michelle and Kenny. Best of luck on your marathon Paul!! 
Brent Phillips 7/21/2008 $100.00  
Ginny Woods (RRA-NY) 7/21/2008 $50.00 for Cru Fanaro  
Alice Bae 7/21/2008 $25.00 For Cru Fanaro  
Annie D'Esposito 7/21/2008 $250.00 Thank you Paul for helping the Fanaro's and giving us a chance to help as well - All my love  
Mom & Dad Connolly 7/20/2008 $50.00 You are truly amazing - all our love to Cru's family, you, and Tiffany. 
Cindy Turley 7/18/2008 $50.00 Cru is in our prayers.  
Katie, Kevin and Kaila 7/18/2008 $100.00 God Bless Baby Cru 
Stephen Solaka 7/18/2008 $100.00  
Kari Johannsen 7/18/2008 $50.00 Blessings for Baby Cru 
Gabby Lajoie 7/18/2008 $250.00 Go Paul go! much love to little Cru... 
Bobby and Seema Kathuria 7/17/2008 $100.00 Many blessings to Cru.  
Kevin, Amy and Connor 7/17/2008 $250.00  
Kathy T. 7/17/2008 $25.00 Good luck!! 
Matt Rauls and Des Iorgova 7/17/2008 $250.00 Great thing you are doing here. See you in October. 
Lilly, John and Jack 7/16/2008 $100.00 Cru, you are always in our thoughts & we send you tons of love & kisses 
Sherwood and Kathryn Boudeman 7/16/2008 $250.00 You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. 
Mom and Jerry 7/15/2008 $100.00 We are so very proud of your effort! Blessings to Cru and his family. 
Jennifer Pricco 7/15/2008 $50.00 Awesome work Paul - $20k and counting! 
Aunt Pat, Uncle Scott, Scotty, Danny 7/15/2008 $300.00 Thank you, Paul...the world needs more like you! Love to Kenny, Michelle and beautiful, baby Cru!!! 
The Millman Family 7/14/2008 $250.00  
Renee Klooster 7/13/2008 $25.00  
Maureen Weincord 7/11/2008 $150.00  
Meg, Crystal, Becky, Jade, Jenn, & Laura 7/11/2008 $60.00  
Ryan and Cindy Large 7/11/2008 $25.00 Our hearts go out to all of you... 
Hank Koechel (Grandma's friend) 7/11/2008 $50.00 Love You Little Cru 
Burch 7/10/2008 $100.00 Run Forest Run! 
Amy & Larry Waco 7/10/2008 $50.00  
Nana 7/10/2008 $50.00 Cru and the Fanaro family are in my prayers. 
Dave & Darcy Harmsen 7/10/2008 $1,000.00 We love our little Cru - Grampa Dave & Gramma Darcy 
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* Total raised online: $32,225.00
Amount raised offline: $1,325.00
Grand Total: $33,550.00
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