On June 3, 2007 I will once again participate in Rock N Roll Marathon in San Diego , CA as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. I will run another 26.2 miles for my honorees, who battle with leukemia every day.
This being my fifth season with Team In Training, I love to go the distance for such a great cause. I look back on my marathon experience over the last two and a half years and I know there will be another huge challenge for meduring this season's training, but it is nothing compared the challenges faced by my honoree's. After experiencing the grueling 26.2 miles in Phoenix , AZ in '05, the amazing 26.2 miles in San Diego , CA, the painful 26.2 in Washington , DC, the awesome 26.2 in Las Vegas ALL in '05, the yet another amazing PR in San Diego, CA in, the grueling hills of Big Sur, the wonderful city of Chicago ALL in '06 and this past January of 2007 experience the grueling bitter coldness of Phoenix, AZ to completing my 8th marathon; it is my pleasure to go through the4 months of training to experience another life changing event. This is a minor stepping stone compared to what my honorees have gone through.
I have made a commitment to raise $1,700 this season and I know this seems rather low for everyone as I am normally coming out with goals of higher dollars. With your help over the past two and a half years I have raised over $11,826. For every dollar raised at least 75% will directly fund research, education and patient support programs. With this letter I am asking for your support in the fight against leukemia and lymphoma. Here's your chance to make a difference! Your contributions are 100% tax deductible. (If you are unable to contribute at this time, expressions of encouragement are always welcome!)
I am hoping to reach my fundraising goal by February 28th, so please respond soon! I AM MOTIVATED! I AM COMMITTED! I WILL DO IT. AGAIN!! (Watch your mail for my post-event new updates.)
I greatly appreciate your friendship and support that you showed me the first four go arounds and hope that you are able to once again help me reach my goal. You will be with me in spirit as I cross the finish line once again in San Diego , CA ! I'll keep you posted on my progress!
If you can pass this along to at least one of your friends or family members I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if you know of someone that has been touched by Leukemia or any other blood related cancers please let me know and I will add them to my race jersey.
With my sincere thanks,
Deborah Acosta
Contact me at DebRuns26_2@sbcglobal.net
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