Well, it's raining in Seattle. We're trying to figure out how we'll raise $18,600 in less than six months. Siri barely makes this much in a year, so most of it will have to come from Lucie and Meg. Ideas, anyone?? We'll try whatever you suggest and post pictures! You can watch our fundraising progress on our personal websites (links at right).
Our first week of training went well given the sunshine, but winter rains have set in (and oh, 40 mph gusts too). At this point, we don't know what's more daunting--raising the money or knowing how many hours we'll have to spend running in the rain to make it to the start line.
But we're really excited about both goals, and stoked about the fact that the start line is in PRAGUE! If you donate at least $100, we'll send you a personalized postcard from the Czech Republic...
Keep checking back for updates and photos from our training. Check out all the information at right, too, and thank you in advance for considering donating to this worthy cause.
~Siri, Meg, and Lucie
Finally, we're running for a good reason...
Upcoming events
Prague International Marathon!
May 11, 2008
May 11, 2008
WHY
- Prescott, Meghan, and Andrew
- Prescott Harvey, Meghan Cleary, and Andrew Marsters, all UPS alumni who barely knew each other in college, form Velella's unlikely crew. Meghan has spent the last four years as a book editor, Andrew manages a construction company, and Prescott, after a stint in the LA film industry, has returned to Seattle to work in marketing and communications. Over the course of the next few months, we will ramp up the outfitting of our little ship in preparation for a six-month journey down the Pacific coast and into the Caribbean. This online ship's log is the record of our escapades. We hope that friends and family will enjoy reading about it and find comfort in understanding what all goes into the preparation.
Click to make a tax-deductible donation
(Where does the money go?)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. LLS works to fulfill their mission largely through funding research--since its founding in 1949, they have invested more than $550 million that has led to key advances in understanding cancer and finding effective treatments. This research, while specifically targeted at blood-related cancers, is applicable in many fields of cancer research, as well as in finding cures for other autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes. LLS also provides patient services, such as financial aid, support groups, and peer counseling. Please see the Society's website (link below) for more information on their contributions.
Other pages to browse
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Please click on the links to our personal fundraising pages in the column at right to donate!
Thank you!
2 comments:
Let's talk about doing some sort of dinner benefit, eh? Perhaps a cake walk? Discount hair-cuts?
And I expect a postcard whether I give you money or not...
T
yes, yes, and yes. We have a secret awesome party in the works for February...so bring ON the cake walk! Meet me at Duck Island tonight at 8pm and I'll fill you in on your top-secret mission over a pint of whatever you want.
You can't resist it, can you? : )
m
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