Twas The Night Before the Marathon

I've been meaning to get this blog started WEEKS ago...But for various reasons I have not made it to my keyboard until this very moment. This moment which finds me 6 days before the New York City Marathon. As you can read to the right about "M Go Run" me and "my team" are on a very special mission - to help fight cancer and provide support for families and friends of those impacted.

I set out this year with a hugely ambitious goal - to raise $29,000 and propel my fundraising over 5 years and 6 marathons across the $100,000 mark. I sent personal letters to many of the Michigan football alum in the NFL pleading. I have sent out countless fundraiser reminders. And so far we have made a tremendous dent in the fundraising goal at nearly $19,000. But it's nearing pencils down time for 2009.

During this fundraising period, I have had some friends and family go into remission, some friends and family newly diagnosed and some friends and family still fighting the good fight. One thing is for certain, cancer is not going away any time soon.

I'm often asked "why do you do it?" It's simple - because I can. Because I have the ability to run 26.2 miles and train over 500 miles in a 17 week period. I have the ability to create a team of friends and family to help contribute monetarily to the cause. And because it is the right thing to do.

A new friend of mine - Phil - encouraged me to set up this blog. It's my call to action across the Internet. Forward it. Pass it along. Help me help others. Help me hit the $29,000 goal with 6 days left.

Anyone wanting to contribute can just click HERE and it will take them to my personal fundraising link at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Thank you so much for your contributions, support and cheering!

Steve