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I hope this letter finds you, your family and your acquaintances well. I
am writing
to share some very exciting news!. On
October 27, 2003, I will join a team from all over New England to
run a Marathon in Dublin, Ireland. My purpose is two-fold; first, the
challenge of training and completing my first 26.2 mile marathon and
second, to raise awareness and assist in finding a cure for leukemia,
lymphoma, hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I will dedicate the next 5
months training with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In
Training to support their efforts in finding a cure and improving the
quality of life of the patients and their families. This amazing task is
one that I cannot and will not do alone.
Running a marathon is a large goal I have set for myself. It is a
challenge that
 requires
great mental endurance, physical strength and serious dedication. It is
something that I am not taking lightly because it will help so many
children and families. Just this week my manager
was notified that her 23 month old nephew as been diagnosed with
three types of cancer, I can only imagine the mental pain and anguish she
is experiencing.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a national voluntary health agency
committed to significantly accelerating the cure for leukemia and related
cancers by funding research, patient financial aid and services, public
and professional education, community services and advocacy. Since the
foundation of the Society in 1949, more than 100 million dollars in
research support has been allocated to aid in the study and advancement of
knowledge of leukemia and related cancers. As of December 2001, the
Massachusetts chapter of the Society’s Team In Training organization has
committed over 2,100 runners, walkers, cyclists and triathletes who have
raised over 2.7 million dollars. This support is felt directly by
individuals who need and benefit from such generosity. Your donation will
make a significant difference in the lives of so many battling leukemia,
lymphoma, hodgkin’s disease, myeloma and other common cancers, including
breast and lung cancer.
As a member of Team in Training, I have committed to raise $3,900 for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 75% of the money that I fundraise will go
directly to research and patient programs. The money I raise will make a
significant difference in many patients. Your help and generosity will
keep me running until the end. Any amount will make a difference.
Please complete the attached
donor form donor form and prediction
sheet and send in your tax-deductible contribution by June 30th,
2003. Pledges are accepted after this date too!
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If you have a loved one who is fighting or has lost the
fight against cancer, in their honor, I would proud to wear their name on
my shirt during my training and marathon run.
Thank you for your
support! I will let you know
how I am doing with my training, or you can come and run with our team or
cheer us on, every Thursday
night and Saturday morning until mid October, training runs start from
Tufts University, Westboro Rd., Grafton, MA.
Very truly yours,
Terry Elliott
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