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Memphis Grizzlies House 5K
December 6, 2008
Memphis, TN

I have decided (with the support and encouragement of a couple of my loyal friends) to run the Grizzlies House 5K on December 6, 2008. This event is part of the St. Jude Marathon which takes place on the St. Jude campus in Memphis, TN. I have never been a runner, so the full or half marathon was way too daunting. I figured the 5K was an attainable goal, and a way for me to give back to the amazing facility that cared for Sophie after her diagnosis. I registered for the event and to be a "St. Jude Hero" with the intent of setting up a fundraising webpage. However, when I was told that only 85% of the money raised goes to St. Jude, I decided to go about fundraising through this website and paper mail communications instead of using the online fundraising webpage. I'm hoping that we can set up a "fundraising update" here so I can inform you of my progress.

I'm asking you to consider sponsoring me in my efforts. All of the money that I raise for this event will go directly to St. Jude. Any amount that you can send will be appreciated by me, and helpful to the families and kids of St. Jude. I've tried not to think too much about how I will feel being back in Memphis and at St. Jude. Obviously the last time I was there, Sophie was with me, she was showing signs of progression and we had received the news that her MRI showed enhancement. We were making the most of every day we had with Sophie and those days are so clear in my mind. I know it will surely be an emotional trip, but I also know that God will continue to give me the strength I need to get through the weekend with more smiles than tears. I'm counting on you to give me the financial support that I need to make my effort worthwhile and beneficial to St. Jude

If you feel called to support me, please make checks payable to St. Jude, and send them directly to me so that I can track these efforts. My address is 31722 Leeward Ct. Avon Lake, OH 44012. I thank you in advance.

Emily