The Long Haul

[Seattle Sam]

Are any of you out there runners? Or have any of your lives been touched by leukemia? Please read on..

I am training to run a half-marathon next May. For those of you who have not met me in person, I am 52 years old and 40 pounds over weight; the last time I ran a mile was in junior high school. Now I am going to run 13.1 miles.

I am doing this to honor our son Dan, who (as many of you know) passed away just six months ago from cancer. I am also running to help raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Nationally, at least 75% of every dollar donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports its five major programs: research, patient services, professional education, public education, and community service.

I have agreed to raise at least $2400.00 for the Society by the end of January; and I will be contributing the first $600.00 so that the additional funds I raise will go 100% to research.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to finding a cure and advancing the treatment for leukemia, the leading disease killer in people under age 35. Over 300 research scientists are currently funded nationally, with 18 supported here in Seattle at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington Medical Center. Any contributions to the Society are of course tax deductible.

If you have read this far, and would like to help me in my fund-raising effort, please PM or email me for details ñ your contributions are needed and appreciated!

Thanks,
-Seattle Sam
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