Kilometers 4 Katie
Page Creator: Joseph Schonberger
Event: Philadelphia Marathon
Event Starts: Nov 22, 2009
Training buddies: Mandy Matheny, Tae Kwak
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Visit us at www.Km4KT.com
About our nonprofit:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact...
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Fundraising target: $15,000
So far we have raised: $6,995.37
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Welcome and thank you for visiting our fundraising page!

On November 22nd, we will be running in the Philadelphia Marathon to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation in memory of Katie Johnson.

One of Katie's great loves were the Star Wars films. So, in her memory, Joe will be running dressed as a stormtrooper from the films. In celebration of his Celtic heritage he will also be wearing a kilt.  We're sure Katie would've loved it.

The cost associated with coordinating a wish varies depending on the type of wish, but as of March 2009, the average cost of a wish was $7,362.  So, we are running to raise $15,000 which is the approximate cost to grant a wish to two children.

Some levels of giving that may be of interest to you include:

  • $5.01 -   The 501st Legion of Stormtroopers
  • $26.20 - One dollar for every mile on November 22nd
  • $36.99 - Joe's TK Number
  • $42.19 - The number of kilometers in a marathon
  • $51.38 - Katie's Birthday (5/13/98)
  • $450. -   The time in hours we hope to finish the Marathon in

It's very easy to sponsor us online - just click the "Sponsor Us Now" box on this page.  However, if you would prefer to send a check  (please reference Kilometers 4 Katie on the check),

Click here to download the Mail-In Donation Form

Mail completed form along with a personal check, money order or credit card information to the following address:

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 29119
Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119


Please take a moment and watch the video to your left to find out more about the Make-A-Wish foundation and all of the fantastic work they do.

Thank you again for all of your generosity and feel free to pass along this initiative to those who may not have received our initial letter and would like to be a part of this cause as word of mouth can be very powerful!

To find out more, please visit us at

www.Km4KT.com

 

Our sincerest gratitude,

Team: Km4KT

 


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Russ & Terry Freiman 11/23/2009 Congrats Joe, you made It! And here is our doanation (bet) for make a wish. 
lisa holmes 11/22/2009 here through Jenn 
SuzieQ 11/22/2009 Happy belated b-day! And best of luck to you my friend! 
Kat ID-7314 11/21/2009 Have a great run, Chieftain  
Wolfie 11/20/2009 Run, Joseph, Run! 
Tami Bozarth Granata 11/19/2009 You are an inspiration, Joe! Good Luck!!! 
Jim Peternel TK8151 11/14/2009 Good luck and God's speed 
HKiller 11/14/2009 Hoping to run 15K tomorrow (11/14/09) for KM4KT! Good luck in your race, Joe! 
The Turner Family 11/13/2009 TB 4763 and her family are proud to support you on your run!  
Mr. Michael Coven and Mrs. Cristina Jara-Coven 11/5/2009 We've wanted to donate for a while and we're glad we finally have the chance too.  
Ranger Damrod 10/31/2009 Happy Birthday!!! 
Kat "UberJedi" Star 10/30/2009 Happy Birthday! Not a lot, but I wanted to do something to help :) 
Danielle "Mouthful" 10/30/2009 Not much, but every bit helps right? Happy Birthday! 
AGirlCalled Jen 10/30/2009 Happy birthday and good luck! 
ZOO 10/30/2009 Happy Birthday, Joe! 
Joerg A. TK 3172 10/30/2009 Good luck to you. I am with you  
Rachel R. 10/30/2009 Good luck, Joe!!! 
Marshall Naiman, Southern Calif. Garrison 10/30/2009 Good luck Joe!! 
Melissa K 10/29/2009 Go Joe! Oh wait that's not Star Wars... Good luck.  
Joanna Daniels 10/23/2009 30 for 30 years of ESB 
Katarina Nilsson 10/22/2009 Good luck Joe! 
Brandy Roatsey 10/21/2009 SW@D*C wishes you the best of luck and commends :) 
Susan Coulby 10/12/2009 :-) :-) :-) 
Jasmine 10/11/2009 Joe, you are such an inspiration! Thank you and good luck! 
Honda Center on behalf of SCG/501st 10/8/2009  
Michael J. Ciaravino 9/14/2009 Got no rhyme or reason. Just seems like a good number. 
Bob Kensinger 9/4/2009 Rebel Legion Freedom Base wishes you luck! 
HKiller 8/25/2009 I decided to donate MY TK number - because it's bigger! ;) 
Christian Shepherd (Georgia Garrison) 8/11/2009 Make it happen Joe! Your the man! 
Joyce P 8/3/2009 Good Luck Joe! See what happen's when Mom's kick the baby birds out of the nest? 
Steve Szyndrowski (ID-3052) Midwest Garrison 7/25/2009 KTB challenge coin auction. Good luck & MTFBWY! 
The Bast Alpha Garrison of the 501st Garrison 7/21/2009 Good luck, Joe! from The Bast Alpha Garrison 
Bloodfin/Midsouth Garrisons of the 501st Legion 7/21/2009 Best of luck from the Bloodfin/Midsouth Garrisons 
The Alabama Garrison 7/20/2009 Cartoon Network Donation made by The Alabama Garrison  
TB1621 7/17/2009 You are amazing Joe, Drax and I are both awed, good luck, I know Katie will be watching you run 
TD-4608 7/11/2009 Good Luck! 
Tammy Gamble Cruise 7/7/2009 Good Luck in the race Joe and team! 
Edwin Palmero - TK8272 7/2/2009 Tyranus Shevacon 2008 and 2009 patch generosity donation  
TK6135 Phasmatrooper 6/25/2009 There's nothing the 501st can't do! Success! 
TKilted-0398 'CooR' 6/23/2009 KTB - Best Dressed Runner at the Race! 
SL-7189 Cblack 6/23/2009 Donated for the 501st appearance at my son's birthday party. 
TK 5449 6/16/2009 Hope you make your goal and More!! 
Ryan and Lori Schoenhard 6/16/2009 The Force will definately be with you.  
Mandy 6/16/2009 I'm proud of you Joe! You rock!! 
Cartoon Network 6/15/2009 Given on behalf of the Midwest Garrison 
Cartoon Network 6/15/2009 Given on behalf of the Rebel Legion 
Sean 6/14/2009 God bless. 
Justin LaSalata - TheForce.net 6/14/2009 Best of luck with this noble cause. 
Nigel C. 6/12/2009 Tape your feet, trooper! 
Sheldon Norton 6/11/2009 MTFBWY!  
DEAN (TK-899) 6/11/2009 Godspeed, trooper. 
beccicatwoman22 6/10/2009 Thanks for asking!!!!!!!! 
Kat ID-7314 6/10/2009  
Tory 6/9/2009 Keep on Trooping! 
John Trotman 6/9/2009 Good luck you nut. 
Edwin TK-8272 6/9/2009 Glad to support the cause! 
Shepherd TK-8839 6/9/2009 Go Joe! 
Luke TD-1009 6/9/2009 Thanks Joe! 
Cheryl 6/9/2009  
Joseph Schonberger 6/8/2009 A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts... ~ Pre 
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* Total raised online: $5,820.37
Amount raised offline: $1,175.00
Grand Total: $6,995.37
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