A Milestone With A Purpose

Please read the following letter from our friend, Kristina. She and her family have remained close throughout this ordeal. Hannah has spent countless nights at their house while Sandy and I were spending our nights in hospitals (we generally leave Haley at home alone with an open bag of dog food...). Her letter and reference to Sandy and other cancer survivors is quite moving.

Take a look at the link provided in her letter-- she'll cover an ubelievable 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and then a full marathon!

Please join me in wishing her the best for her quest!


Dear All,

As many of you know, on Sunday, June 22nd I am undertaking my biggest athletic endeavor yet, the Coeur d'Alene Ironman. It amazes me how quickly the year has flown. Everyone who has been around me, especially Eric and the girls, will attest to the time commitment this undertaking has involved, not to mention my frequent bouts of distraction, crankiness and the "sore du jour". But despite all this, it has been a wonderful journey. I have learned a lot about myself and have grown to appreciate the support and importance of family and friends even more . You all are truly wonderful.

In gratitude, in an effort to give back, and to give my undertaking a higher purpose, I am dedicating my race to all those who have been impacted by cancer. It has touched my life, like so many others. Almost daily, I witness the courage and fortitude of a friend battling this disease and the strength and love of her family and friends who rally around her. What she and her family have had to deal with, each day, for the past three years is mind boggling. Participating in IronMan is my way to honor all these inspirational people who live with cancer. The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a convenient venue to help me in this undertaking. A donation from you goes towards research, counseling and assistance to families impacted by this disease. My website link is https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=259771&supid=200704680. .

So, if you care to give, that would be great, and if you can't, that's ok, too. I will be thinking of you regardless (I'll have 17 hours do that) and celebrating the difference you have made in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Be Strong, but most importantly, Live Strong!

Kristina