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Ron Shover's Tri for Operation Second Chance
Page Creator: Ron Shover
Event: The Nation's Triathlon 2008
Event Starts: Sep 14th 2008
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Operation Second Chance Inc
The Mission of Operation Second Chance Inc is to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service men and women. To assist in the modification of housing to accommodate disabled veterans. To assist...
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Fundraising target: $25,000
So far I have raised: $1,667.20
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.  

I have registered to race in the Nation's Triathlon in Washington DC, on Sunday, September 14, 2008. 

In my search, I have found that there are many deserving organizations.  However, I could only choose one.  I have chosen Operation Second Chance to be the beneficiary of my efforts and your support.  As a former Marine, I found the mission of Operation Second Chance to be something that I am very passionate about.  There is something to be said for a man or woman who willingly place themselves in harms way to protect the rights of others.   The selfless commitment and sacrifice that our troops furnish, to keep our country safe, should not go in vain.    These servicemen and women now need our help.   Operation Second Chance has made helping our wounded service men and women their mission.  Feel free to read more about them and what they are doing at http://www.operationsecondchance.org.

As part of my commitment to Operation Second Chance, I am setting a goal of +$25,000.  The funds raised go to "...providing support to the Soldiers and Marines while they are at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and then to further assist them when they transition either back to duty or back to civilian life."

Because every little bit helps I have made some levels that pertain to the event:
$10.00    - Just simply not too much to ask
$32.20    - Total Distance in Miles
$51.50 - Total Distance in Kilometers
$100    - A More than Generous Donation
$150    - The cost I paid to register for the event
$250    - Time I hope to finish 2 1/2 hours
$350+    - Hours I will train for this event
*Corporate Sponsorship space will also be available on my race day jersey
 
Once again, thank you for your support, no donation is too small.  Because of my commitment to this event, I will race regardless of the amount raised.  I have even taken this one step further by registering a website, www.tri4osc.com, where you can check on my progress.  This will give everyone a single location to access all the information that pertains to the event, my training, Operation Second Chance and most importantly my fundraising effort.  However, without your contributions and help, Operation Second Chance can't provide the assistance that our wounded service men and women need and deserve.  It is the least we can do for them.

Your help is much appreciated and just a few clicks away.  Just click the "Sponsor Me Now" link!

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

Ron ~ "Semper Fi"

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

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Mike and Tanya 6/24/2008 $25.00  
G R Peacock 6/24/2008 $50.00 Proud Father GSP USMC - Semper Fi! 
Bill Weihbrecht 6/13/2008 $50.00 My holyboard winnings! great cause, good luck 
Scott Dittenhaffer 6/11/2008 $100.00 This is from both Maurina and Scott -Hope you have good weather! 
Anthony and Lisa Huelin 4/17/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Ron 
Edward James Clayton III 3/24/2008 $25.00 The king sends his regards and wishes you luck. 
Matthew R. Richardson 3/24/2008 $25.00 YSYWM!!! Good luck Ron! 
Jim & Maria Huelin 3/9/2008 $200.00 we're so proud of you and we love you! 
Tiffany Lightner 2/29/2008 $10.00 tiffany, turk and family support your cause! Good luck, Ron! 
Grace and Brooke 2/29/2008 $25.00 We love you Papa Ron. Good Luck! 
Heather 2/28/2008 $25.00 Good Luck!!! Heather and Anthony 
Frank and Aunt Donna 2/25/2008 $25.00 You go, nephew 
TERBEARDAD 2/8/2008 $50.00 GO FOR IT...GOOD CAUSE 
LUCKYDE MOM 2/8/2008 $50.00 GO RONI,YOUR DOING A GREAT THING.PROUD OF YOU! 
Fert 2/6/2008 $50.00 Good luck, Ron! 
Tony Almodovar 2/3/2008 $50.00 In memory of all the men and women who died to protect our way of life. 
Jonathon 2/2/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Ron. I'm glad to help for such a good cause.... 
Brian & Keri-Ann Faley 2/1/2008 $10.00 Good Luck! 
Judson Davis 1/30/2008 $25.00 This is a great cause. Thanks and GO RON! 
Jeffrey R 1/22/2008 $25.00 Good luck "RL" 
Katy Gallagher 1/22/2008 $25.00 Good luck w/ your training!! What an amazing cause you're working for! 
Carl & Luanne 1/21/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Ron 
DeWayne 1/21/2008 $25.00 In deepest respect for ALL our honorable men & women in uniform 
D N S LAWN AND LANDSCAPING 1/12/2008 $100.00 GO GET UM RON WE LOVE YOU 
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Total raised online: $1,120.00
Amount raised offline: $547.20
Grand Total: $1,667.20
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