Kamelah's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Jessica Weber
Event: Portland Marathon
Event Starts: Oct 4, 2009
Training buddies: Ryan, Lloyd, Angie, Jon, Annie, John B., Christine, Matt, April, John Reid, Nicole, Marc, Brinda, Tim Y., Amanda, Tim T. and Claudia
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Team Kamelah!!!
About our nonprofit:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - National
Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Fundraising target: $10,000
So far we have raised: $7,635.00
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Our personal message:

Greetings from Team Kamelah,

That’s what we are calling ourselves. I can’t speak for each individual on the team, so I thought I’d share a little bit about what I was thinking, and thought maybe you too might want to join us in some form or other.
This is about my niece. A wonderful, precious, sweet, adorable, capable, funny, energetic, trusting, involved, loyal, kind, sweet little girl. A girl I love. A girl I would do anything for. A girl who if you meet her, you would feel the same way. She is awesome!! A piece of art perfected by a Master Designer. Indeed fearfully and wonderfully made as Psalm 139 says. A little over a year ago she was experiencing a lot of abnormal pains and hurts that little girls aren’t supposed to experience. After what seemed like an eternity of not sleeping (for everyone), her not wanting to go to school, constant pain, fatigue, and panic on all of our parts, she was diagnosed with Leukemia. And we found ourselves in a helpless spot that we didn’t want to be in. And, we did not know what to do. All of us that know Kamelah were willing to do anything, but we found ourselves unsure of what to do.
And so I did what I do when I don’t know what to do. I prayed. And running for me happens to be the sweetest times of prayer. And not because I enjoy running. Quite the opposite. I hate it. But while doing it, strange things have happened. I am very aware of my own limitations, of my finiteness, of my humanity, and God’s divinity, infiniteness, and goodness while running. Mostly because I am not a very good runner. My body is not necessarily the type that is designed to run. And I end up realizing who I am, who God is, and find myself begging for His mercy. And I’ve come to understand, that he meets me everytime. And I want some more. I want you to have some too. And I would love for you to lift up and support the girl I love.
And the mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join in praying for Kamelah, running or walking for her, or donating in her name. Help us support the cause of finding a cure for Leukemia and encourage Kamelah in her battle. We would like you to join us..for Kamelah. We would like to see her healed completely. She is midway through a two year chemo plan. This will be good for her, and it will be good for you. 
There is something special that happens when we work together, and achieve a common goal. And I cannot think of a finer goal. So, think about joining us. The majority of us are not marathon runners. We are just like you. You can walk, run, pray, or donate. I think it will be fun. We’d love to have you.
There are no group meetings, signups… no pyramid schemes, no pressure, no piety, just joining in spirit. 
Blessings from our Savior- Jesus, 
Uncle Ryan

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to support us too!

To learn more about Kamelah and read updates, checkout http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kamelah

 

 


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Moffitt Family 10/10/2009 $20.00  
Kenyon Family 10/8/2009 $10.00 Run the race set before you 
Tom and Tandra Teramura 10/8/2009 $1,000.00  
The Griffith Family 10/7/2009 $100.00 Thanks for inspiring us all!  
The Bannister Family 10/5/2009 $25.00 Our family has been touched by this disease, as well. Let's fight it together! 
friend of Christine 10/5/2009 $50.00  
Erick & Aileen Hansen 10/5/2009 $25.00  
Lenette, Hanna and Eric Rucker 10/5/2009 $50.00 Congrats Team Kamelah!! 
Laura Emody / Grammy 10/4/2009 $75.00 My love and prayers are with you always. I am so proud of you Kamelah, Jessica and Ryan. Go team! 
Sean & Joo Ri Kim 10/2/2009 $200.00 Thank you for the opportunity to give and pray!! 
Brandea Hill 10/1/2009 $50.00 Best of Luck  
Anonymous 10/1/2009 $500.00 Have a great run! 
Anonymous 9/30/2009 $250.00 Go Team Kamelah 
Pam Masson 9/29/2009 $25.00 Good luck with the race. 
Kenneth Simpson 9/26/2009 $29.00  
JUDY HOPPE 9/25/2009 $25.00 GOD's Blessing to all of you and Kamelah! 
Holly Freshour 9/24/2009 $250.00 A great cause....in honor of Kamelah and in memory of Pearl Crain...Good Luck and GO Annie and Jon.. 
Steve & Cathy Wagner 9/22/2009 $100.00 Good Luck Team Weber - Our prayers are with you all 
P & C Construction 9/22/2009 $1.00 $500.00 (offline donation) 
Mike and Amy Snow 9/21/2009 $25.00  
Robin & Kristin Cook 9/19/2009 $100.00 Best of luck runners! We are continually praying for Kamelah! 
J.W. Underground Inc. 9/18/2009 $100.00 "GOD bless all of you and good luck" 
Kristin (Searcy) Bell 9/17/2009 $50.00 Go Webers, Tim, and Team Kamelah! 
Marianne Mora & Chris Schager 9/17/2009 $25.00  
Andy and Rachel Pelander 9/15/2009 $100.00 We're praying for Kamela and for her family! 
The Roland family 9/15/2009 $100.00  
The Cooper Family 9/15/2009 $50.00 Best of luck runners & walkers. Our thoughts and strength are with you  
The Future Mrs. Jones 9/15/2009 $100.00 God bless you! 
Meghan Gouldin 9/12/2009 $20.00 Go, Matt, go! 
Stu & Linda Weber 9/10/2009 $200.00 Psalm 121:2 "My help comes from the Lord" 
Steve and Shauna Smith 9/7/2009 $50.00 We are with you in spirit!  
Andrea and Alan Dennis 9/2/2009 $50.00 The best of Luck Kamila!!!! 
Pam Aneshansley Hren 9/2/2009 $100.00 You all are an inspiration, as always! 
The Gorski Family 9/1/2009 $100.00 Best of luck! Our hearts are with you...what a great cause! 
The Blank Family 8/31/2009 $100.00 Kamelah, you are an amazing young lady, with an amazing support group! You will be in my prayers! 
Alix Nathan 8/25/2009 $150.00 Go for it! 
Shannon Winters 8/25/2009 $50.00  
Steve Schiller 8/20/2009 $100.00 Jessica, I read the stories about you and I can tell you are an amazing daughter and sister. 
Beeline Glass 8/20/2009 $500.00 Ryan and Jessica - We are behind you 100%, lets beat this diseases. 
Jennifer Miller 8/20/2009 $100.00 Wish I was home to run with you!  
The Bartol Family 8/20/2009 $25.00 "...and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1b 
Suzanne Mulder 8/19/2009 $50.00 Best wishes to everyone doing the run...it's a great way to support Kamelah. 
Diane Goodmanson 7/13/2009 $100.00 People like you help us all to feel God's loving arms  
Anonymous 6/7/2009 $50.00 Run Webers, Run! Let's beat down these diseases! 
Colleen & Craig Patterson 6/6/2009 $100.00 My prayers are with you. What a wonderful way to support your beautiful niece 
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* Total raised online: $5,280.00
Amount raised offline: $2,355.00
Grand Total: $7,635.00
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