A simple message to start the Fall Season

My Fund-raising Message/Email:

Dear Family & Friends….

As many of you know, I have been involved with Team In Training since the fall of 2007. This fall season marks my 7^th consecutive season with TNT and my 6^th season as a member of the volunteer staff. I will never forget my first season; Diane the mentor who was assigned to me, the coaches who were so helpful, the structure, the workouts, and all the things I learned I could accomplish. I was training to run my very first half marathon!

Now, as I get ready to start my 7^th season, I have accomplished 8 half marathons and 4 full marathons!! I have worked very hard; running anywhere from 10 to 40 miles per week, I’ve purchased approximately 10 pairs of running shoes, been injured, cheered on my teammates, and cried with happiness of what I had completed as well as in sorrow for the loss of life of people who have lost their battle with cancer.

My family and friends….I may work hard every day to be a stronger, faster runner, but nothing compares to the struggle cancer patients have EVERYDAY. I have remained involved with Team in Training and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society because not only do I get to do something healthy for myself, but I also have the opportunity to help those who need a cure for their cancer. YOU have the power to help them too!!

This season I am fund raising and hope to raise $2000 by August 31^st to help in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkins disease…this is where YOU have the power to help!!! Your donations will help me reach my goal and accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Below is the link where you can make a secure tax-deducible donation:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/sj/nikesf10/dzlatunich

Additionally, last year I had created a running blog…..IT’S BACK!!! Check in regularly to see how my training, fund-raising, and TNT season are going.

http://denamzlatunich.blogspot.com/

I understand that the current economic state may be leaving some of you unable to contribute on a monetary basis, please know that your moral support is just as important to me and my goals. I can't accomplish this without YOU!! There are many ways to help me this season...lets go on a run/walk/hike/bike ride, come cheer me on at a team run, or share this message with others.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your support!!

I appreciate your time and hope this has found you well…

GO TEAM!!!

Dena :o)

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would share this with as many people as you can to encourage them to donate as well. Thanks again.