2007 Marathon For Marsha
Over 20,000 people will be diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007 and more than 60 percent of the patients will not survive. Very little is known about brain tumors – what causes them, who is at risk, what treatments work best. More research and clinical trials are needed to learn about brain tumors and to develop effective treatments.
The American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. They were an invaluable resource when my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1999 and that is why I am running the 2007 Chicago Marathon with “Runner’s Sharing Hope”.
This is my 4th "Marathon For Marsha" and this year ABTA has recognized our efforts by awarding a fellowship in memory of my mom. This would not have been possible without your continued support. You can read the official letter included in the article "American Brain Tumor Association Fellowship".
The strength and courage my mom showed during her battle with the brain tumor that claimed her life in August of 2000 is alive in all whose life she touched. Now, Marsha’s battle becomes our race... Not our race to the finish line at 26.2 miles. Rather, the battle becomes a race to find more effective treatments for brain tumors... to provide better and more accessible information about living with and fighting them... to help more people who have so much more to achieve in their own lives... to give hope where people desperately need and deserve it.
We'd love the company along the way, but you don't have to wear out your shoes (or your knees!) to show support. Instead, you can be a virtual runner in the “Marathon for Marsha” by sponsoring the miles we run. Contributions will go directly to the ABTA and the continuing sponsorship of research programs in her name.
You can make your contribution online by visiting:
http://www.active.com/donate/abta2007/2007MarathonForMarsha
Or mail a check payable to “ABTA” to:
Kevin Dooley
316 Pioneer Ridge Drive
Wentzville, MO 63385
Be sure to visit http://www.MarathonForMarsha.org for training and race day updates.
Marathon for Marsha is a race that begins with you and me, but it ends with all of the people whose lives depend on winning it.
Thank you!