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Dear Friends and Family,
My son, Jonathan, and I need your help and support for something very important and challenging to us.
On April 27, 2008 we will be participating in the Big Sur International Marathon with fifty – five (55) other runners and walkers from our community as part of the The Wellness Community’s Strides for Hope Marathon Team. All of us on the team have committed to raising at least $3,000 each to benefit The Wellness Community’s programs of support, education and hope for those in our community affected by cancer.
Jonathan and I have decided to take on this challenge as a tribute to Jason Schaible, my nephew and Jonathan’s cousin, who we lost this past year to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Throughout his lengthy battle with cancer Jason never lost sight of the importance of friends, family and community and although he was only twenty one when he passed away he taught me a great deal about life, love and courage for which I will forever remember him. His message to all those who knew and met him was to strive to be the very best we can be, to help those around us who need it the most, and to always “Raise the Bar”. Jonathan and I have taken this message to heart and have decided to run/walk for all those who are unable and to keep Jason’s legacy thriving.
If you or someone you know has ever experienced the affects of cancer you will know why The Wellness Community’s programs, which are free to all participants, are so essential. Their professionally led programs provide participants the support and educational tools to help during their journey with, through and beyond cancer. It is a wonderful organization with many dedicated volunteers and professionals and it is an incredible resource for our community.
As for the race itself, Jonathan will be a member of a five person relay team covering the entire 26.2 mile course and I have decided to take on the whole enchilada. This will be a first for both of us and with your help it will indeed “Raise the Bar”.
Please help us meet our financial goals by donating to The Wellness Community on our behalf. You can mail a check made out to TWC-CNJ to 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921 or donate on line by clicking here. It is that easy.
If you have a special tribute please let us know. Jonathan and I would be honored to include that person’s name on our race jerseys as we complete the Strides for Hope.
Thank you for your help and support,
Tom and Jonathan
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