Fw: Empty Nest Mom LEAST likely to finish a marathon? That would be me

BUT WAIT ! I am committed to doing it in order to fundraise for a wonderful cause--

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyâs Team In Training. I've never done a marathon or even a half, but HEY, it's now or never. Think Iâm crazy? Truth be told, you may not be so far off the mark! I'm not really in great shape.

Yet I have been truly and deeply inspired by the courage of so many friends who have faced bigger uphill battles with cancer, my friend Kathy, my cousin Cindy who has been battling remissions for 4 years. Some have lost the battle, but the effort was valiant. And my friend Theresa, who, like me, did not fit the traditional stereotype of a marathoner. If she can do it, so can I!

Through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program, I will not just be running (WALKING actually as I've had knee surgery) for myself, but in support of an organization that is dedicated to curing lymphoma, Hodgkinâs disease and myeloma and improving the lives of patients and their families. In exchange for my fundraising, the Society will help me train for the race, provide coaching and medical guidance, and will put me together with other runners of similar skills.

All of us by now have been touched by cancer among family and/or friends. And the funds raised by TNT athletes over the last 20 years have funded incredible amounts for research for a cure for this major disease-killer of children under 15. Lymphoma is also the leading killer of men and women under 35. Until I joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyâs Team In Training, I was unaware of these statistics.

My goals are two-fold: one, to cross the finish line of the Marathon on December 13^th (even if I have to crawl to do it!); and two, to raise $5,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by October 23^rd.

I'm hoping you will be able to help me with both of these goals. Your financial support AT ANY LEVEL will not only help save the lives of those afflicted with blood-related cancers, but make their lives more comfortable and manageable while they are fighting â and winning against - the disease. Consider also that many of the strides that are made toward curing blood-related cancers translate into making a difference in fighting ALL types of cancers.

Every contribution will have an impact, will be acknowledged personally by me, and will be appreciated by so very many. Please complete the attached form and return it along with your contribution payable to Team in Training to the following address:

Eunice Kramer

1390 Madison Street

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Or easier still just visit my TNT secure website and make an on-line donation via credit card. Go to http://pages.teamintraining.org/sj/honolulu09/ekrameryjp and search for me by name: Eunice Kramer

Finally, if you know someone who has been afflicted with a blood-related cancer, I would love to run in their honor as well. Please let me know their name(s) and I will be sure to wear a bracelet for them on race day.

Help me reach my goal of funds raised.

Thank you so very much!

Eunice Kramer

I'm training for a Cause - Please help !

Moment of Zen for August, 2009:

âGiving back involves a certain amount of giving up.â

- Colin Powell

Fw: Empty Nest Mom LEAST likely to finish a marathon? That would be me !