The Final Five and the Last Hurdles
Five weeks from now, I will be in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I'll be surrounded by smiling faces, the greenest of grasses, and beer galore. No, I won't be visiting Michigan State University's campus. I'll be in Dublin, Ireland competing in my first ever marathon. (It all sounds great up to the marathon part with exception of running past the Guinness Brewery.)
The Dublin Marathon will be the third event that I have done with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. I am getting excited for this trip, but I'm even more excited to know that I am nearing another goal that is near and dear to my heart. Since I started with the Team in Training program in May of 2007, I've finished two Olympic distance triathlons with the team. When this event is over, I will have raised over $15,000 for this incredible cause. Think about that for just a moment.
To side track for a moment, here are some examples of where this money is invested:
$1,000: Assists in the organization of dozens of Michigan support groups (and hundreds throughout the country) , education programs for patients, and contributions to Society sponsored blood cancer research. (Click here to read the latest on last month's breakthroughs too! http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=526216)
$500: Provides a leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma patient with financial aid to support medical treatment and to travel to medical appointments for one year.
$500: Allows (10) patients to logon to a webcast and hear the latest information in treatment for their disease.
$250: Provides a Family Support Group for one year.
$150: Will train (6) survivors to make First Connections with a newly diagnosed patient.
$100: Helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.
$75: Average cost of tissue typing to become a bone marrow donor.
$50: The cost of a co-payment for a CT scan.
$40: Will educate (4) school employees on how to ease the transition back to school for a child with cancer.
$35: Will purchase (12) Charlie Brown DVD’s to explain cancer to pediatric patients.
$25: Covers a single prescription co-payment.
$5: The cost of sending a newly diagnosed patient a packet which includes information about their specific disease and support.
As far as my personal goals, I'm close but I'm not there yet. I still have that final stretch of training, and more importantly, the final stretch of fundraising. Here are some ways you may want to join in on the fun.
Upcoming Fundraiser on Friday, September 26 at Cold Stone Creamery
I'm so humbled to announce that my dear friends and co-workers at Automation Alley have organized a fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery next Friday, September 26th. (A special shout out to Danielle and Alysia!) From 4pm to 8pm, Cold Stone will donate their profits to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on my behalf. I will also be there giving away beads for donations if people would like to donate without all the calories, or simply donate a little extra.
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I hope you can make it!
Jump Into the Mission and Donate
If you can't make it on Friday but you still want to help me in my last big push to meet my fundraising goal this time around, please visit http://pages.teamintraining.org/mi/dublin08/aduncan to donate online. If you don't wish to contribute online, please make your donation payable to "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society" and send it to:
Automation Alley
c/o Andrea Duncan
2675 Bellingham
Troy, MI 48083
Thank you to EVERYONE for your past and/or future support!!!!! It may take me some time to get all of those thank you cards out (I know I'm behind already), but please know that I do appreciate everyone's help on this, more than you know. I'll keep updating up to the week of the race and beyond, so check back often!
Many hugs,
Andi
The Dublin Marathon will be the third event that I have done with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. I am getting excited for this trip, but I'm even more excited to know that I am nearing another goal that is near and dear to my heart. Since I started with the Team in Training program in May of 2007, I've finished two Olympic distance triathlons with the team. When this event is over, I will have raised over $15,000 for this incredible cause. Think about that for just a moment.
To side track for a moment, here are some examples of where this money is invested:
$1,000: Assists in the organization of dozens of Michigan support groups (and hundreds throughout the country) , education programs for patients, and contributions to Society sponsored blood cancer research. (Click here to read the latest on last month's breakthroughs too! http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=526216)
$500: Provides a leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma patient with financial aid to support medical treatment and to travel to medical appointments for one year.
$500: Allows (10) patients to logon to a webcast and hear the latest information in treatment for their disease.
$250: Provides a Family Support Group for one year.
$150: Will train (6) survivors to make First Connections with a newly diagnosed patient.
$100: Helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.
$75: Average cost of tissue typing to become a bone marrow donor.
$50: The cost of a co-payment for a CT scan.
$40: Will educate (4) school employees on how to ease the transition back to school for a child with cancer.
$35: Will purchase (12) Charlie Brown DVD’s to explain cancer to pediatric patients.
$25: Covers a single prescription co-payment.
$5: The cost of sending a newly diagnosed patient a packet which includes information about their specific disease and support.
As far as my personal goals, I'm close but I'm not there yet. I still have that final stretch of training, and more importantly, the final stretch of fundraising. Here are some ways you may want to join in on the fun.
Upcoming Fundraiser on Friday, September 26 at Cold Stone Creamery
I'm so humbled to announce that my dear friends and co-workers at Automation Alley have organized a fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery next Friday, September 26th. (A special shout out to Danielle and Alysia!) From 4pm to 8pm, Cold Stone will donate their profits to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on my behalf. I will also be there giving away beads for donations if people would like to donate without all the calories, or simply donate a little extra.
View Larger Map
I hope you can make it!
Jump Into the Mission and Donate
If you can't make it on Friday but you still want to help me in my last big push to meet my fundraising goal this time around, please visit http://pages.teamintraining.org/mi/dublin08/aduncan to donate online. If you don't wish to contribute online, please make your donation payable to "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society" and send it to:
Automation Alley
c/o Andrea Duncan
2675 Bellingham
Troy, MI 48083
Thank you to EVERYONE for your past and/or future support!!!!! It may take me some time to get all of those thank you cards out (I know I'm behind already), but please know that I do appreciate everyone's help on this, more than you know. I'll keep updating up to the week of the race and beyond, so check back often!
Many hugs,
Andi
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