This will be going up in my MLSNet column today. If you are so moved to help, that would be great. I’ll be running the Ocean Drive Marathon on March 30, slowly making my way up the Jersey Coast line from Cape May to Sea Isle City. It’s my third marathon and this time, I’m running it for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, specifically for our local chapter (called Billy’s Bunch) down here in Manasquan, N.J. Billy’s Bunch is a team that represents four-year old Billy Wall, who happens to be my son Beau’s best buddy and soccer teammate on the Squan Breakers. If you’re interested in making a contribution to Billy’s Bunch. Here’s the deal. You can either pledge an amount per mile, or you can bet (some amount per minute) against me breaking 4 hours and 15 minutes. In my previous two marathons, I ran a 3:42 (Boston, 2001) and a 3:51 (D.C., 2001), but I’m a couple of years older, and this snowstorm (not to mention a bout with strep throat) has not helped my training any. For course info, or if you’d like to run with me, check out www.odmarathon.com. If you’d like to make a pledge, drop me a line at Run465Roses@aol.com, and make sure you include along your name, address and how you’d like to pledge or bet. That will get the ball rolling. Thank you all very much.
Not to diminish your cause or your effort, but isn't being a fan of MLS itself a charitable activity?
I'm glad your running for CF. My best friend Jake Bowers down here in richmond has it and only has 3 years left. Thats a really good cause. thanks alot man
About CF If you are not fimiliar with the disease, you're lucky. My 4 year old niece has it and it is no fun. I'm dropping a donation and going to abuse my powers here for a bit and sticky this thread.... Drop a few bucks on this one.
Indeed. To expand the ramifications, treatments for CF kids are helping older people with respitory problems, like my mother. If it weren't for a drug first used for CF kids and a treatment they regularly use, she'd be a goner.
As a lifelong allergy/asthma sufferer, I thank my lucky stars that that's all I got. CF is a cruel, cruel disease.
Indeed and give us some deatils on your training so far. How many runs over 20 miles have you done and what is your weekly mileage for the past 6 weeks?? And about that snow, no treadmills where you live?? Seriously though, good luck, great cause.