Ashleigh's Triathlon Team in Training PledgePage!
Welcome!!! Thank you for visiting my Pledge Page!!! If you are here, you will learn why I have decided to train for a triathlon in Pacific Grove, California on September 11, 2004.
WHY AM I INFLICTING THIS PAIN ON MY BODY???
Most of you know that my most strenuous athletic undertakings include yoga and petting my chihuahuas. But, now I am training to raise money to fund research for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Most of my friends and family know that my Dad was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) in February of this year. AML is malignant disease of the bone marrow and blood. It is rapidly progressing and results in the accumulation of immature, functionless cells in the marrow and blood. (See my links if you want to learn more about AML). My Dad has been so brave through all of the tortuous treatments for this disease that I was inspired to do something try to help find a cure. Sitting on my couch eating chocolate ice cream wasn't really helping anyone but Blue Bell.
WHY SHOULD YOU DONATE???
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is an amazing organization. Nearly 76 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to supporting the society's mission of curing Leukemia and Lymphoma, making it one of the most efficient and effective fundraising organizations in the country. Therefore, not only will you have a tax deduction but you know your money will be well spent!
Also, did you know that one out of 7 people will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime? My family and some of my close friends have been hit hard by cancer, and I truly believe that whatever cancer research charity you choose to donate to will bring us closer to a cure to all cancers.
MY WEBSITE!
Check back here often to check on my training progress, give me encouragement, check out some fun pictures, and most importantly...DONATE! For those of you wondering about where my Dad is in his treatment, I will also be updating everyone on that.
MAKE SURE I HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! We will be planning some fun events (Happy Hours, Dinners, etc) to raise money for the Society. So send me an email and I will make sure to put you on my list!
Thanks for all your support and encouragement!
"Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness"
-Chinese Proverb
WHY AM I INFLICTING THIS PAIN ON MY BODY???
Most of you know that my most strenuous athletic undertakings include yoga and petting my chihuahuas. But, now I am training to raise money to fund research for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Most of my friends and family know that my Dad was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) in February of this year. AML is malignant disease of the bone marrow and blood. It is rapidly progressing and results in the accumulation of immature, functionless cells in the marrow and blood. (See my links if you want to learn more about AML). My Dad has been so brave through all of the tortuous treatments for this disease that I was inspired to do something try to help find a cure. Sitting on my couch eating chocolate ice cream wasn't really helping anyone but Blue Bell.
WHY SHOULD YOU DONATE???
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is an amazing organization. Nearly 76 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to supporting the society's mission of curing Leukemia and Lymphoma, making it one of the most efficient and effective fundraising organizations in the country. Therefore, not only will you have a tax deduction but you know your money will be well spent!
Also, did you know that one out of 7 people will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime? My family and some of my close friends have been hit hard by cancer, and I truly believe that whatever cancer research charity you choose to donate to will bring us closer to a cure to all cancers.
MY WEBSITE!
Check back here often to check on my training progress, give me encouragement, check out some fun pictures, and most importantly...DONATE! For those of you wondering about where my Dad is in his treatment, I will also be updating everyone on that.
MAKE SURE I HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! We will be planning some fun events (Happy Hours, Dinners, etc) to raise money for the Society. So send me an email and I will make sure to put you on my list!
Thanks for all your support and encouragement!
"Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness"
-Chinese Proverb