Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Miles for Melanoma of Delaware, September 20, 2009

I created a Team Smitty for the 5K run/walk.  Last year, John, Nathaniel, I did the 5K walk

The Smith Family, Mary, John, & Nathaniel

We were also joined by the O’Rourkes

O'Rourkes at 2008 Miles for Melanoma 5k. Samantha, Wendy, & James

So… if you’re interested in running or walking we’d love to have you on Team Smitty.  If you’d like to donate… every dollar helps…

Here’s the registration page – http://www.firstgiving.com/teamsmitty

More info on the race can be found here- http://www.miles4melanomade.org/

The funds raised from the Miles for Melanoma of DE  go directly to the Melanoma Research Foundation.  The Melanoma Research Foundation has 3 goals- to research, to educate, & to advocate.  Their research description explains why I support their cause, “To support medical research for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma.”  What I wouldn’t have given for a cure… sigh… I can tell you that I used their bulletin board to gain more information about melanoma and treatment options available.  I can also say that Anna Marie Farrow, co-founder for Miles of Melanoma has been such a wonderful support to me during and after John’s illness. 

 

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