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Spring Training has Begun!No, not baseball. Marathon Spring Training! Yes I am at it again! 3 years ago I walked a marathon in Anchorage, Alaska in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This time I will be a little closer to home. I am walking a half-marathon in Dallas on May 16th, 2004. That's 13.1 miles, and yes all at once. Luckily, I am not doing this on my own. I am training with other runners and walkers who are also getting ready for a race. More importantly even than my physical commitment to the program is my commitment to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in its effort to battle Leukemia and related cancers. These diseases strike over 107,000 Americans each year and acute leukemia is the number one cause of death of children under the age of 15. One of the greatest contributions of the Society is toward research. Great progress has been made in the treatment of this disease, and continued funding for this research is essential. I have set a personal goal to raise $1500 toward this effort. I am walking this race in honor of two Wichita Falls residents. And I am happy to say both of our honored heros are in remission! In fact Daniel, who is 29, will be running a marathon with us! Desi, a sweet 7 year old boy, is also an honored hero and has been in remission from Acute Leukemia for 5 years! His mom is also joining us on this journey this season. As I walk the course, you will be with me in spirit, and your sponsorship will inspire me to walk stronger and faster to the finish line. A donation of one dollar per mile is suggested, but whatever you can do to contribute matters...it all adds up! With over 75% of your donation going directly to research and patient services, you truly can make a difference. If you would like to make a contribution to this cause, please make your check payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please contact me at sandra@stepbystepfundraising to get the mailing address. Thank you so much for your support and generosity! Sandra
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