So, as I am preparing to run the Chicago Marathon to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, I am focusing on Dad, his endurance and his fight. I'm focusing on how he pushed through the pain, the treatments, the hospitals, the doctors, the diets and how he kept on fighting until the very end.
When I am ready to quit, I will think of dad, and I will keep going!! I wish he were here to cheer me on- - - -because I KNOW he would be in Chicago on the sidelines cheering as I ran by. He was always there cheering me on!!
If you want to follow my training journey for my first marathon, you can visit Reason For Running. I have to raise $3,700 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, so if you would like to donate, check back and I should have a website where donations can be given.
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Blogging for Blood Cancer Event - August 11-18
Please consider joining our “Blogging for Blood Cancer” Event. The first annual “Blogging for Blood Cancer” event will take place from August 11-18, 2008. This first time event will bring bloggers from across the United States together to raise awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. More information on the event is available at: http://goodiesformom.blogspot.com/2008/07/blogging-for-blood-cancer-event.html
I found you writing on the Marathon Moms website. I don't run marathons, but I'm friends with the original bloggers. Anyway, my 4 year old was diagnosed with Lymphoma two years ago and whenever I come across people running for the society, I just have to say thank you.
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