If anyone has any old cell phones lying around their house that are no longer being used, send them my way. My sister, Suzy, is running a marathon to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She has committed to raising at least $4900 (and is about 80% of the way there). Anyway, she can recycle old cell phones which gives her money for the race.
Also, if you are interested in donating, see the link on the side. Her race is June 21 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Here's a few more details about it, from an email from Suzy:
I just wanted to give you an update on my marathon training and fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
My training is going great! I've been doing 21-mile runs for the past few weeks, and I feel ready to run the full 26.2 miles (June 21 in Anchorage). Here are a few stats:
Time to run 21 miles: 180 minutes (3 hours)—approximately an 8 ½-minute mile
Total marathon training miles I've run (starting 2/11/08): 447.5
Pairs of shoes I've worn out during that time: 3
My fundraising is also going well. I've raised 76% of my goal of $4,900. The money I'm raising will support blood cancer research and provide patient services to those with blood cancer.
If you haven't had an opportunity to donate yet, it's not too late! You can make a tax-deductible donation quickly and securely by going to my personal fundraising Web site: http://www.active.com/donate/tntdms/suzyqbills. (At my Web site, you can also learn more about the Society, blood cancers, and the two individuals I've dedicated my training to.)
Every donation, no matter the amount, will help those running the truly long distances—those battling blood cancer. Thanks in advance for your generosity. And on behalf of the true marathoners, thank you, too.
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