Fundraising Fun

I am currently in awe. I sent out a plea for donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society via e-mail yesterday. In the course of 24 hours with Eric’s flyer (tntfundraising.pdf), my e-mail, and some people passing the note along–thanks Cindy! we raised $1000! Holy cow! $1000 in 24 hours!?! And I’m still getting donation notifications! Y’all’s generosity has inspired me. I will pull from your support on the days I don’t want to bike 10 more minutes or I don’t want to get out of bed to train at all. Thank you so much.

Several of the supporters I do not know–at all. To you, Thank you! I had the following post written to celebrate the completion of fundraising, but I think this deserves a celebration in and of itself, so I’ll post it early.

A lot of people donated to help us get to the goal for this tri. I thought it’d be fun to celebrate each of them and discuss how I know or don’t know them. This doesn’t include the people who’ve donated by buying beads at the St. Patty’s parade or the people that dropped in some change at the grocery store–thanks Schnucks!

Cathy-She was my first desk-job boss. She mentioned I was anal–and I vehemently denied it. In time I’ve come to embrace my anal-ness. Cathy has been a family friend for much longer than I can remember. She is an amazing hostess and a great family friend.

Sarah Beth-We went to Baylor together and also Baylor in Paris. Here’s a photo of her enjoying Nutella and flirting with French boys. Sarah Beth is always up for a great time. She also shared the information about my fundraising with her family giving me 2 more supporters–thanks!

Grace and Steve-We’ve hung out with these people on just about every Tuesday we’ve been in St. Louis. They love to encourage us and Steve is older than Adam–Eric likes to remind him. They are great hosts and we’ve enjoyed several glasses of wine and conversations over the years.

John-I have not seen John since the summer after 2nd grade. John was a co-worker of my dad’s and he lives in Alaska. I spent a few nights over playing with his daughter Jenny when we lived in Alaska too.

Helene and family-I baby-sat Helene’s kids when I was in 5th and 6th grade.  Now they are going to college! Where does the time go! We keep in touch through holiday letters.

My parents–they support my fundraising efforts and plan on cheering me on during raceday. How boring for them!

Eric’s parents–They constantly remind me they don’t want Eric back, after his broken ankle, car wreck, and leukemia. Great in-laws and friends.

Sarah and Ted–Friends from the seminary. We were a part of their family on our first holiday with out relatives-Thanksgiving 2006.

Andrew and Daisy–Friends from the seminary. Eric was walking around when they were over he bumped Daisy on the head with his laptop while she was nursing her baby. Anytime I mention it Eric just hangs his head–he’s so embarassed. Both baby and mom were fine.

Jane–My first donater this time around. She was my mentor for my last event–she’s an excellent mentor–and shared with me the joy of walking. We walk fairly regularly between events.

Andy/Andrew/Dr.–He’s my orthopaedist. He helped heal my broken arm with my first marathon and work through Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) I developed. I remember meeting him and not feeling well because of my pain medication. I asked him about it and he said he didn’t know what to do because he just dealt with bones. I ended up throwing up in the examining room trashcan.

Emilia–A co-worker. Lots of fun and always stylish.

Rosemary–A co-worker. Great doodler-you should see her gallery. We both have ADHD spouses.

Carrie and Francis–Aunt and uncle. They are lots of fun–I hooked them up by catching the bouquet at another relative’s wedding and giving it to Carrie.

Carol and T–Family. Lots of fun. We go on vacation to their house and veg. They think we are nuts but it is awesome.

Kenna–college roommate. She’s getting married soon and I get to stand up to support her. And see her–it has been a while.

Peggy–Family. Has a daughter my age. Is the most energetic lady I know!

Kim–a co-worker. She brings me things to work on with a smile!

Zara–a co-worker. She hasn’t been around long. She never gets tired of “shadowing me” and figuring out this company. She’s very enthusiastic!