One year from this weekend I will be taking on...
One year from this weekend I will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime...
One year from this weekend I will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime as I will be toeing the line for the 2013 New York City MARATHON.
Although I am terribly sad for the folks who missed their opportunity in 2012 I am certain that their training is not lost and they will be able to participate next year on a different race elsewhere.
In 2013 however, I am faced with the challenge to run 26.2 Miles and on every step of the way I will carry with me the CLOT BUSTER STOP THE CLOT polka-dots in order to spread the word about blood clots and blood clotting disorders. Everyone needs to be aware of the dangers and risks of blood clots so running on this event should allow me to increase my platform and reach even more people.
While spreading the message is good raising funds to support NBCA (www.STOPTHECLOT.org) is even better in order to allow this organization to continue their mission to reach as many people as possible through the multiple programs they conduct.
If you have it in you please consider checking out my fundraising page at >>> http://www.crowdrise.com/clotbusterinnyc/
*** New for this fundraising effort...
For those of you who would be interested in dedicating this race to someone you know who has battled a clotting incident you can purchase one of the polka-dots on the jersey that I plan on wearing for the race. The name of the person you are dedicating I plan to attach to my jersey and have them run along side me from start to finish. Each polka-dot is available for dedication for a minimum donation of $100.00.
It is my hope that if you don't know anyone who has suffered a clotting incident you would consider taking a person from my "ATHLETE OF THE MONTH" series of blog posts and allow them to run along side with me...
Your help on this challenge I will be very much appreciated.
I can't do this alone so your participation and support will be key for me. If you know of others who would be interested on helping me out please pass this along to them.
Let the training begin!
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Would love to meet up with you someday because you are sharing a VERY important message and one that is very personal to me. Thank you! And keep up the great work you are doing!!
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