Racing for a Cure in Memory of my Dad

Hey Patch lovers,

On June 11, 2011, I will be running for a reason much more important than the personal challenge of completing a 10K race (that’s 6.2 miles, by the way). I have pledged to train in memory of my father, John Devlin, who lost his battle to cancer when I was only 14 years old.

As a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Team In Training” program, I’m racing to raise money for leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and myeloma research and patient services programs.

As you may or may not know, leukemia is the #1 disease killer of children and young adults under the age of twenty. Although the cause of blood cancers remains unknown, recently developed treatments and steady advances in research bring us closer to a cure every day. The New York City Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has a goal of raising more than $8.6 million dollars this year through Team In Training. As a member of the team, I am helping Team in Training meet this goal and I am writing to ask for your help.

 My goal is to raise $500 by June 6, 2011.  So far, I've raised $380. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation? With the generosity of people like you, there is every reason to believe that a cure for blood cancers is in sight! Thank you for your consideration.

I truly appreciate your continued support, love, and encouragement in my fundraising and running efforts. Losing my Dad to cancer was probably the single hardest experience of my childhood, but I know he would be proud of the woman I've become. It's my mission to do service to others and be charitable, just like him!

If you'd like to donate, click here to view my fundraising page: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nymini1011/nodonn45fw.

So far people have donated $5, $10, $25, $50, and $100. All donations are greatly appreciated!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!