I am going to run my first-ever marathon!
The Marine Corps Marathon
Washington, DC - October 26, 2003

What would make a 38-year old man who has NOT been in great shape for the last ten years choose to run 26.2 miles? Is this a mid-life crisis? What has gotten me off the couch to get in shape and start running?

I’m doing it for people’s lives!



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. In exchange for training and support, my teammates and I raise money toward cures for leukemia, the leading disease killer of children; Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the largest group of blood cancers; and myeloma, a nearly incurable cancer that particularly strikes the elderly and African Americans.

Please sponsor me in this effort to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society chase down the cures for these diseases. I am confident with the help of my team and with your support that I’ll finish the marathon strong! But no matter how long it takes me to finish the race, leukemia patients throughout the world will be winners! So will you and I.

My goal is to raise funds to fight these terrible diseases. And I need your help! Please provide your support through your 100% tax-deductible contribution.