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Running for Boys who can't
Page Creator: Bridget Revell
Event: Lonestar Triathlon
Event Starts: Mar 31, 2007
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We can’t afford to be subtle. There’s just no time. We are fighting for the lives of the 20,000 boys who are born every year with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It can happen in any family. Most of...
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Fundraising target: $1,000
So far I have raised: $1,430.00
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My personal message:
Despite bad knees and shoulders, I've decided to participate in the Lonestar Triathlon in Galveston, TX on March 31, 2007 alongside a friend.  Some would argue that I've now finally gone insane for wanting to put my body through something like this, but I believe I can answer why...

I will never forget the phone call.  That was the day things in my family would change.  Timothy, my amazing nephew, had been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and his life was now hinging on a miracle.  I will also not soon forget the lengthy road trip discussion with my brother when the "why" question arose.  As we realized that we are not guaranteed anything in this life except for grace and salvation, he was solidifying a new mission.  That mission has been to find a cure for Duchenne MD by doing everything he can to raise money for research.  Now I've caught that bug.  Everytime I look into Timothy's big bright blue eyes and a smile or laugh errupts, the most incomprehensible joy overwhelms me.  He gives me sunshine.  This is life - to know the value of a second, a minute, a day, a few years and treat these moments as if they are golden.  God gave me legs that function and lungs that breathe, so I'm putting them to use in hopes that one day Timothy and boys like him will be able to use theirs.

Please consider making a donation to support Cure Duchenne's mission of eliminating this debilitating disease and giving life back to the boys it has affected.

God Bless!
Bridget Revell

3-25-07:  Less than a week to go and I am so incredibly thankful for everyone who has made a donation.  To be honest, in the beginning I wasn't sure I'd make it to $1,000.  That thought has since been blown out of the water.  With all of this help maybe one day I'll be able to see Timothy play soccer or baseball or even run a marathon.  May God bless you all!!

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Pete Inman 4/7/2007 $100.00 Seeing you and Tim running for Timothy is an inspiring and joyful thing! 
Andres 4/6/2007 $35.00  
Christine Fread - Niki's friend 3/30/2007 $25.00  
Carol Anne Gordon 3/26/2007 $155.00 You GO, girl! Nikki sent me. Thanks for running for those who can't!! 
Brian Moreland 3/20/2007 $100.00 Have a great race! 
hidden 3/19/2007 $100.00  
Annie Jones - Nikki's friend 3/19/2007 $20.00 Good Luck! 
Nikki's friend 3/19/2007 $50.00  
Bennett Smith 3/19/2007 $25.00  
Big A and Big Blue 3/17/2007 $250.00 Happy Birthday Aunt Bridget, You are the Best! Phil 4:13 
Tammy B 3/15/2007 $20.00 Glad to have you in fellowship with us! God Bless 
Bella Yanes 3/9/2007 $35.00 What a wonder aunt! God Bless you guerita. 
m&d 2/28/2007 $100.00 Good luck Bridgett. Great cause.  
D 2/22/2007 $50.00 Will be praying for you and for Timothy! 
marian 2/19/2007 $25.00 Have fun! 
Tabitha 2/13/2007 $25.00  
Heidi 2/8/2007 $75.00  
Amber Brooks 2/8/2007 $25.00 Good Luck!!!! 
Kenny, Stephenie, and Kennedy Cheshier 2/7/2007 $25.00 Run like Ricky Williams and Bike like Lance Armstrong 
Nikki Hill 2/7/2007 $50.00 Run, Blondie, run! And bike and swim, too. Good luck! 
Joyce Sinclair 2/7/2007 $25.00 Good luck Bridget!i  
* Total raised online: $1,315.00
Amount raised offline: $115.00
Grand Total: $1,430.00
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