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Page Creator: Timothy Ragan
Event: Long Branch Half Marathon
Event Starts: Apr 29th 2007
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Finish line, 2007 Long Branch Half 4/29
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National Brain Tumor Society
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Fundraising target: $10,000
So far I have raised: $18,641.74
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My personal message:

     For those of you who don't know me, my name is Tim Ragan, I am 32 years old, and I have brain cancer.  In 2003 after having a seizure I was told that I had a tumor in my brain.  Following surgery (3/11/03) to remove the tumor, I was diagnosed with a benign oligodendroglioma.  After that difficult time I began to run again.  In 2006, during a routine check-up, I found out that the tumor had returned.  After my second brain surgery (7/25/06) it was found that the tumor had become malignant.  I am currently being treated with chemotherapy.  So far I have been tolerating this treatment very well, but I am one of the lucky ones.  There are many in very similar circumstances who are not so fortunate.  Since I have been able to live my life much as I did before, I wanted to help others who are fighting this battle.

 

     If you have been watching this page you may have noticed the fundraising target increasing. After setting an initial goal of $1000 which was quickly reached, I realized that the goal needed to be modified to match the generosity of everyone who has participated so far. With your help I hope we can meet this new goal. 

***As of today, February 10, my goal of raising $10,000 has been reached, but that doesn't mean it's over.  I am not going to raise the target this time, let's just see how high we can go!***   

      Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!  Any questions or comments, or for those seeking instructions for making a donation offline please email me at  thragan@gmail.com

You can also check out my personal web page to see how things are going, my treatment, my training, races, etc...

http://www.runtimrun.com

 

I also have to give thanks to those who have given off-line:

in January '07:  The Babbit Family Charitable Trust ($1000), Mark and Wendy Feeley ($100), Goldman Sachs matching gift of $150 (Dan Kelly), John and Gail Crotty ($50), Steven and Rochelle Ales ($100),  *(Steven is a fellow brain tumor survivor.), Dean, Mead, Edgerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth  PA ($300),  John and Carol Small ($50)                 

in February '07:  The Staff at Ragan and Ragan, PC ($115), Margaret and Lenny Sullivan ($50)

in March '07:  Bob Donahue, Suburban Realty Management Co. ($1000), John C. Hughes ($100) 

in April '07: The Bernstein family ($25,)  Wesley Hall ($25), Gerry O'Conner, Ocean Pointe Realty ($300)

in May '07:  The Crotty's donate again!! ($50)

                                               


Online Sponsors to date: Page 1 of 2     Latest  << | < | > | >>  Earliest  
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
The Hill Family Runners 12/23/2007 $500.00 Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Fast New Year 
Pat and Jack Horan 8/8/2007 $500.00 Keep on running! 
Joanne Curran 6/14/2007 $250.00 You are an inspiration. Good Luck and Good Health to you and yours. 
Adam Nalven 5/14/2007 $25.00 Your determination is inspiring 
Leslie Vincent 4/28/2007 $150.00 Good Luck Tim!! 
Luke McFadden 4/26/2007 $50.00 Best of luck to you and your family 
Eric Ley (silicone rubber man) 4/25/2007 $100.00 Stay well brother! 
Stacy DeSevo 4/25/2007 $25.00 Good Luck Tim!! 
Ryan Davis 4/24/2007 $50.00 Hey tim keep up the good work!See you at the race sunday!Is NUGGET coming?  
Kenny B 4/24/2007 $250.00 Timmy, always an inspiration. Keep trek'in 
John Lynch 4/24/2007 $100.00 Keep up the good work Timmy! 
Elizabeth Stanley 4/23/2007 $100.00 Good luck Tim- you're an inspiration. I will be cheering you on!! 
Tim Horn 4/23/2007 $100.00  
David, Debbie and Phil 4/23/2007 $100.00 We're thinking of you!!!!! Good luck with the run..... 
Corcoran 4/23/2007 $25.00 See you at the Jersey Shore Marathon.  
Dennis & Erin Shea 4/23/2007 $250.00 Tim - Best of luck to you this weekend. We'll be cheering for you. 
Ann 4/23/2007 $100.00 TO LONG BRANCH!!!! 
Jim Tierney 4/23/2007 $100.00 Good Luck, I'm praying 4 u 
Jeff & Sandy Jarvis 4/20/2007 $50.00 Linda Ragan's sister  
cjconte 4/15/2007 $100.00 Best of luck to you and your family. You're doing a great thing. 
Lori Frye 4/4/2007 $25.00 You're a great example of the power of positive living! I wish you the very best! 
The Hill family runners 4/3/2007 $500.00 Great race at Freehold! We look forward to seeing you at more Shore AC races.  
Paolo Villasenor 3/31/2007 $100.00 I guess those laps in the round barn are helping your health! Stay strong.  
Jason Carr 3/30/2007 $106.74 Eye of the tiger. Definately a great insperation. Best Wishes. Peace & Love  
Anonymous 3/27/2007 $100.00  
Dr. Tony Criscuolo 3/27/2007 $100.00 Good Luck Tim 
robert minervini 3/26/2007 $100.00 Tim, you are an inspiration. I am proud to be your friend 
Greg and Allison Wagner 3/21/2007 $100.00  
Lady/Team Blue & Gold 3/20/2007 $150.00 You are an inspiration to everyone 
Chris and tammie Bennett 3/15/2007 $50.00 Inspired. You've given some sunshine to the Bennett's. Thank you! 
Bill Brown 3/13/2007 $50.00 See you on the bike path 
Art Truska 3/9/2007 $100.00  
Chris Georgules 3/7/2007 $25.00  
Kimber Shoop 3/6/2007 $100.00  
Mike Regan 3/4/2007 $50.00 See you at the half-marathon. I'll be the one about an hour behind you when you finish. 
The LaMonica Family 3/3/2007 $10.00 God Bless and keep on running!!!!!! 
Red Bank Chocolate Shoppe 3/3/2007 $100.00  
Mark Norkus 3/3/2007 $100.00 good job, keep up the fight 
Rebecca 3/3/2007 $25.00 I heard you on the radio and I was touched by your story. I think all that you're doing is great!  
Dan and Ali Ertl 3/2/2007 $25.00 All the best to you! 
Bobby & Judi Marchetti 3/1/2007 $50.00 God Bless you 
Mary and Don Mc Laughlin 2/23/2007 $300.00 We admire your determination and perseverance. God Speed Tim. 
The Ramsey Breslins 2/22/2007 $50.00 Congrats on your good health & wonderful achievements. 
kelly and Joe Catania 2/19/2007 $50.00 You are in our thoughts Tim 
alevando 2/16/2007 $25.00 Run Tim, run! See you at the finish line :) 
CMcLaughlin 2/16/2007 $25.00 Keep Going Tim! 
hanlon family 2/15/2007 $250.00 doc sheehan would be proud of you 
Rob & Andrea & Kids 2/15/2007 $100.00 Tim you are a gift to us all. We love you very much. 
John and Carter Bryan 2/14/2007 $100.00 God bless 
Dianne and Bob Meserlin 2/14/2007 $100.00 Keep on running, best wishes 
jeremy doppelt 2/13/2007 $500.00 All the best.  
Tim Broderick & Staci Huska 2/12/2007 $75.00 I've got to support my namesake! Good luck, Tim! 
Brian and Lisa tharp 2/11/2007 $300.00 you are a true inspiration for many...your family from virginia 
Joy Dushey a fellow runner on the shore 2/11/2007 $50.00 keep on running Tim..keep your head up high and kiss that nasty tumour goodbye..I am rooting 4ya . 
Mark & Lillie Wauford 2/10/2007 $200.00 Richmond relatives of Tom & Edie, You are Remarkable Tim!  
The Reeves/Xu family 2/10/2007 $100.00 Friends of Edie and Tom Ragan-wishing you the best! 
Joe Donahue 2/10/2007 $25.00 Good Luck !! Stay Positive!! 
Grandma Ragan 2/10/2007 $100.00 I'm proud of you, Tim! 
Chris Gullian 2/10/2007 $50.00 YOU RUN NOW! 
Mr & Mrs John Woolley (Linda's parents) 2/9/2007 $100.00  
Michael Defeo 2/7/2007 $200.00 Timmy, Keep your spirits up! 
Chuck Grosso 2/7/2007 $100.00 Sweats off and on the line! 
raether 2/5/2007 $50.00 Very inspiring. Best of luck! 
Tom, Edie, Hailey-Marie and Rachel Ragan 2/3/2007 $1,000.00 You are an inspiration to us all Tim! 
Mary Jo Palumbo 2/2/2007 $100.00 You're amazing...keep it up. 
Billy Harless (StogieHog) 1/30/2007 $25.00 Keep Up the Good Fight!  
Ann Hirsch's mom 1/30/2007 $50.00 Wish it were more. You're a winner! 
Stephanie Smith 1/30/2007 $50.00 You're in my thoughts and prayers 
Ann and Jeremy 1/29/2007 $100.00 GOOOOOOOO TIM!!! 
The Smiths 1/29/2007 $100.00 Way to go Tim. Good luck. 
Kathie and Terry Broderick 1/29/2007 $300.00 We are always thinking about you. We are glad you will "keep running".  
Ally and Andrew Broderick 1/29/2007 $100.00 We love you Uncle Tim 
Rich and Linda Ragan 1/29/2007 $200.00 stay the course- we love you 
MARY&GEORGE 1/28/2007 $100.00 we're thinking of you - best always 
Liz and Susie 1/28/2007 $200.00 you're the best 
Mary and Doug 1/27/2007 $100.00 We love ya', Tim! Best Wishes! 
Craig Boden 1/27/2007 $50.00 You're amazing bro, great work. 
mel and peter bennett 1/27/2007 $100.00 you're an amazing guy Tim- our best to you! 
Marc & Jen Reed 1/27/2007 $100.00 rer, you are an inspiration  
Julie Heck 1/27/2007 $25.00 Good Luck! 
Berry Family 1/25/2007 $100.00 Our prayers are with you and your wonderful effort to help others 
Chris Vignone 1/25/2007 $50.00 all the best!! 
Deirdre Vignone 1/25/2007 $50.00 Tim, you are amazing. My prayers are with you. I hope to do the race as well! 
The Williams Family 1/24/2007 $50.00  
Justin and Kacey 1/23/2007 $50.00 Best of Luck!!!! 
Elaine Prendergast Paulson 1/23/2007 $50.00 Blessings! 
Jack & Barbara Langella 1/23/2007 $100.00 God Speed, Tim. 
The Lucas Family 1/22/2007 $50.00  
Michael Higgins 1/22/2007 $50.00  
tom bovitz 1/19/2007 $100.00 good luck Tim i wish you the best 
Shonda Becker (Kaitlin's colleague) 1/19/2007 $25.00 You are in my thoughts and prayers! 
Lynn Iler 1/19/2007 $50.00 Way to go! Good luck Tim! 
John and Elizabeth Moran 1/18/2007 $100.00 Your calves look diesel, nice work! 
Rafael Salas 1/18/2007 $50.00  
Mollie & Matt Franke 1/18/2007 $100.00 Great job Tim!  
Patrisha Boniek 1/18/2007 $100.00 God's Blessings! 
Vignone Family 1/17/2007 $500.00  
Rich & Heidi Colangelo 1/17/2007 $100.00 RUN, BABY RUN 
Marc Reed Sr. 1/17/2007 $100.00 God Bless. 
Phil Fraley Productions 1/17/2007 $500.00 Keep up the good work 
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* Total raised online: $15,226.74
Amount raised offline: $3,415.00
Grand Total: $18,641.74
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