Beth runs Boston - 2013!

Rally Towel time at mile 17 of the 2012 Boston Marathon
My Progress Goal: $6,000.00 Achieved: $7,000.00	Fundraising Honor Roll Amanda McMeniman $10.00 Anonymous $27.18 Ashley Clement $25.00 Aunt Marge $44.00 Aunt Martha $50.00 BAE Systems Matching Gifts Program $25.00 Barb Pierce $30.00 Barbara Roman $100.00 Beanie for MD $26.20 Betsey Benagh $25.00 Betsy & George Thirsk $25.00 Bob & Susan Perry $100.00 Bonney Cashin $15.00 Brian Bilodeau $25.00 Charlene & Greg Swanson $25.00 Chris Harvey $25.00 Chris, Lisa, and Alex Shook $50.00 Connie Fournelle $50.00 David & Rebecca Boris, Scott and Cheyenne $25.00 Dayna's Shamrock Fundraiser $200.00 Derek Troy $10.00 Douglass "Firebird Gunner" Starkey $25.00 Dowager Countess $200.00 Earl & Sandra Mason $100.00 Emily Clement $50.00 Ethan Mallove $50.00 flat lori $25.00 Foti Family $25.00 Harry & Jane $100.00 Henry & Karen Randazzo $25.00 Howard Reubenstein $50.00 hup $50.00 Intorcios $25.00 Jane Legare $25.00 Jen Fields $26.20 Jennie $26.20 Jennie Perkins $15.00 Jennifer Moore $75.00 Joe and Kim Spina $25.00 John Wiklanski $555.00 Josephine Ovalle $25.00 Karen Durand $100.00 Kate & Aniss Mellouk $250.00 Katherine Kelly $25.00 Kathie DeNise $20.00 Kellan Fournelle $11.42 Kelly Lange $25.00 Kendra E Moore $500.00 Kim Marshall $26.20 Kimberly Mangino $50.00 Knitted Baby Gift $26.20 Larry & Saralyn $25.00 Lisa Burke $50.00 Lisa Linard $25.00 Lisa Wyman $50.00 Liz Kinnal $13.10 Martha H Page $50.00 Mary Boris $25.00 Matt & Jen Marlett $25.00 Mindy Mozzoni $40.00 Misterimpatient $15.00 Mr. Brian Boris $25.00 Mr. Chris Hwa $50.00 Mr. Howard REUBENSTEIN $50.00 Mr. Joe Spina $25.00 Mrs. Felix's Cupcakes $50.00 Mrs. Megan G Gaston $25.00 Mrs. Randi Heinbuch $26.20 Mrs. Rita L Wright $50.00 Ms. Anne Rossi $100.00 Ms. Cheryl Casey $25.00 Ms. Kate Belczyk $25.00 Ms. Kristi Bonter $25.00 Ms. Lauren Heeley $50.00 Ms. Rachel Shwalb $25.00 Ms. Spears $25.00 Nancy Fowler $50.00 Neysa Torrisi $25.00 Nhu Vu $25.00 Olga and Stochi $60.00 Randall & Marita Thomas $25.00 Rick Roth Consulting $300.00 Rodney Bailey $25.00 Sara & Adam Wilson $25.00 Sarah M $30.00 Sophie Wolfe & her grateful family $1,310.70 Steven Gabardi $25.00 Tammy, Steve, Madi & Ty Boris $50.00 Teammate Heather $10.00 the Fournelles $100.00 The Gwozdz Family $25.00 The Mu'Ra $200.08 the other Martha $50.00 The Pierce Family in Petoskey $25.00 Tracy McMenimen $30.00 Uncle Ray & Aunt Karen $25.00 Unleash the Beath! $50.00 Wayne Tucker $196.32

Hello Family and Friends!

I am excited to announce that I will once again be running the Boston Marathon with the American Liver Foundation's Run for Research team! Some of you may remember last year's obscenely high temperatures on race day. Despite emails from the BAA warning that only "highly trained, elite athletes" should consider running, I still completed the distance along with many of my fellow Run for Research teammates. And while it was epic because a) it was  the Boston Marathon, and b) it was brutally hot, it was not the race I had trained for. So I'm back at it again this year with the hopes of finishing in under 5 hours.  

Follow my training progress on my blog: http://beathblog.blogspot.com

Why the Run for Research team? Not only is this the most supportive and most fun charity team involved with the Boston Marathon, but the American Liver Foundation's cause has become something that I truly support.  Most of us take for granted all that our livers do and how well they function. More than 30 million people are affected by liver disease. Not all liver disease is caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Liver disease can result from a variety of sources such as viruses, genetics, or reactions to drugs/chemicals. There are some simple ways to take care of your liver, which include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting the amount of alcohol you drink, and limiting the amount of medications you take.

I have committed to raising $6000 for the American Liver Foundation. The money raised will help the American Liver Foundation carry out their mission to "facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease." Specifically, donations will go to educational programs to promote liver health and disease prevention, and will also fund research that will help scientists find treatments and cures for liver disease and improve the success rate for liver transplants. Many forms of liver disease are preventable, and many more can be cured if detected early. Yet tens of thousands of people in the U.S. are living with liver disease and don't even know it. Together we can make a difference and it's as simple as helping me reach my fundraising goal.

If you are in a position to help me and the ALF financially at this time, I thank you in advance. Your tax-deductible contribution will be greatly appreciated. No donation is too small. Most of all, do not take for granted if your liver still functions perfectly. Be grateful for your healthy, able body. 

Thank you,

Beth

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