A re-post of my second fund raising venture in 2010
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On August 29, 2009, Dr. Louis Portera, a close friend's father, passed away unexpectedly from complications of leukemia. There was nothing I could do to alleviate the family's grief and sadness from this devastating loss. But there is something I can do to help others diagnosed with this disease.
What: I am attempting my very first, and possibly last, triathlon on Labor Day, September 6, 2010 to raise $2500 as a part of Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). That's a 1500 meter (.93 mile) swim, 40 km (24.8 mile) bike ride and a 10 km (6.2 mile) run. Yes, all in one day, yes, one right after the other and yes, I am actually crazy. My goal is to have 100 people donate $25 each. That's not so hard, right?
Who: Team in Training raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) which is the "world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families."
Why: I am raising money in memory Dr. Louis Portera, the father of Cameron (Portera) Cooper, one of my best friends who I grew up with in Dallas. The Portera family was a huge part of my life from the moment Cameron walked me through the lunch line on my first day in the 4th grade at Lakehill. Dr. Portera was an incredible, well-respected emergency room doctor at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, a warm and loving father of three, and a doting grandfather to his young grandchildren. He was 60 years young when he died. He was the kindest man I have ever met and his love for his family was apparent to anyone who spent more than a few moments around him. No family should go through an unexpected loss such as theirs, please help me raise a little money to find a cure for leukemia and to support those already diagnosed with this disease.
All I am asking is $25 from 100 people! Be one of them! If you are feeling extra generous, feel free to donate more ! Smaller amounts are welcome too! $5, $10, $12 - every little bit helps!
Thanks for being the most awesome, rocking, amazing group of family, friends, co-workers and other people who are once again, unfortunately in my email address book or on Facebook!
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