Dear Family & Friends,
As you may know this winter and spring I will be training to compete in the Big Sur marathon in April. This isn’t the first time I will be competing to conquer the 26.2 mile challenge, but it is the first time I will be running the marathon for a great cause!
I personally dislike running marathons in the spring as training through the cold winter months can be quite painful in the North East. I am more of a warm weather runner. But, in hearing about the Wellness Community and the wonderful services they provide, I felt motivated to conquer the distance in honor of my family members that have and are battling this disease.
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by cancer by reducing isolations and restoring hope regardless of the stage of their disease. All services offered are FREE to the patients, their friends and their family members. The Wellness Community is the ONLY non-profit that focuses on the entire cancer patient population and their families regardless of the type of cancer. They offer intimate support groups for cancer patients, their care takers, their children and even those left behind by this disease. I have pledged to raise $3000 through Strides for Hope.
If you or someone you know has ever been diagnosed with cancer, you know that it can be as devastating emotionally as it is physically. Often, medical and other practical issues push emotional and psychological issues aside. At The Wellness Community, people with cancer and their loved ones can find hope and the tools to deal with the emotional challenges of their diagnosis and gain a better quality of life.
Any support that you can provide will be greatly appreciated even if it’s simply forwarding this letter on to someone who may need the services of The Wellness Community. All donations are 100% tax deductible and can be made directly via The Wellness Community's secure site. Donate Online. Please be sure to list my name in the sponsorship box prior to submitting your payment. If you prefer, make checks payable to TWC-CNJ and mail to 3 Crossroads Dr., Bedminster, NJ 07921.
I hope that you and your family never have to face this disease, but if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, I would be proud to run in honor or in memory of the person in your life fighting this battle.
Thanks for your support and contribution,
Jerry |
