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This weekend my mom will be taking part in her 1st ever 5K Run/Walk that I am hosting through Silver Spring Township. Check back for pictures!!
I am truly amazed at the progress this fundraiser has made!! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting my mother and I. I know it seems like a big goal, but we'll get there...and we'll get more fit while were doing it. THANKS TO EVERYONE!!! :)
A few months ago, my mother, Patti Owens, was diagnosed with breast cancer. It wasn't long before doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to lymph nodes in her chest and to her lungs. Little did we know that she has been living with this for well over 8 years!!!
My mother has been getting Mammograms every year, and not once have they caught this! This is why the Research is SO critical!! Doctors have classified her to be in Stage IV cancer. Due to other health issues, she is unable to undergo chemotherapy at this time. She is currently receiving hormone therapy to try to eliminate the existing cancerous cells in her body and prevent new ones from forming. At this stage, doctors believe that her chance to survive more than 5 years is about 20%. Although, the odds are stacked against her...I strongly believe that she will pull through this! With the support of her friends/family, an admirably strong will to survive and Faith in God, I believe she will make it through! I am running to help promote an awareness for Cancer Research and encourage my mother to incorporate exercise into her daily routine! I am tired of seeing family members struggle with this deadly disease. My mother has lost both of her parents and I am NOT about to lose one of mine. My CHALLENGE (Update): -My Dad will contribute $1.50 for every mile I run and my Mom runs on the eliptical at the end of each month!! -My Brother and his wife, Kelly will contribute $1.00 for every mile we complete at the end of each month!! TOTAL Distance Run: 58.5 Miles February: 13 Miles March: 18 Miles April: 20 May: 7.5 WEEKLY GOAL(5/5): 8 Miles Weekly Progress: 5.5 miles Mom's CHALLENGE (Update): My Mom has been running on the eliptical each week. Keep up the good work Mom!! Overall Distance on the Eliptical (to date): 68 Miles February: 10 miles March: 26 April: 28 May: 4 miles My mom provided me with this website. It offers great nutritional information for those battling cancer. --> www.4nutrition.com I don't plan on stopping until I raise $5,000 dollars!!! :) All of the funds you contributed will support the Cancer Research Foundation! Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to contribute too! Thank you for taking your time to read this! Don't lose hope! Love ya Mom! :) Page created: 2/5/08
I am running to help promote an awareness for Cancer Research and encourage my mother to incorporate exercise into her daily routine! I am tired of seeing family members struggle with this deadly disease. My mother has lost both of her parents and I am NOT about to lose one of mine.
My CHALLENGE (Update):
-My Dad will contribute $1.50 for every mile I run and my Mom runs on the eliptical at the end of each month!!
-My Brother and his wife, Kelly will contribute $1.00 for every mile we complete at the end of each month!!
TOTAL Distance Run: 58.5 Miles
February: 13 Miles March: 18 Miles April: 20 May: 7.5 WEEKLY GOAL(5/5): 8 Miles Weekly Progress: 5.5 miles Mom's CHALLENGE (Update): My Mom has been running on the eliptical each week. Keep up the good work Mom!! Overall Distance on the Eliptical (to date): 68 Miles February: 10 miles March: 26 April: 28 May: 4 miles My mom provided me with this website. It offers great nutritional information for those battling cancer. --> www.4nutrition.com I don't plan on stopping until I raise $5,000 dollars!!! :) All of the funds you contributed will support the Cancer Research Foundation! Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to contribute too! Thank you for taking your time to read this! Don't lose hope! Love ya Mom! :) Page created: 2/5/08
WEEKLY GOAL(5/5): 8 Miles
Weekly Progress: 5.5 miles
Mom's CHALLENGE (Update):
My Mom has been running on the eliptical each week. Keep up the good work Mom!!
Overall Distance on the Eliptical (to date): 68 Miles
February: 10 miles March: 26 April: 28 May: 4 miles
My mom provided me with this website. It offers great nutritional information for those battling cancer. --> www.4nutrition.com
I don't plan on stopping until I raise $5,000 dollars!!! :) All of the funds you contributed will support the Cancer Research Foundation! Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to contribute too! Thank you for taking your time to read this!
Don't lose hope! Love ya Mom! :) Page created: 2/5/08
