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Dear Friends and Family,

  I still find it hard to believe I’m committed to spending 8-10 hours a day for two days sitting on a little wedge of a seat for almost 200 miles!!!  I will be riding the Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride in July.  I’ve wanted to do this ride for several years but never had the guts, or maybe the screwed up mentality, to put my words into action.  I guess I needed a good enough reason.  Now I have one.  Her name is Maureen Martin and she’s my mom.  She has lymphoma for the 2nd time.  Mom beat the first round by herself, had to get through colon cancer surgery and now she’s on round two of a different kind of lymphoma. I’m going to do everything I can to help her win this battle. 

I have joined a team of riders that are raising money to fund research, support lymphoma patients, and educate people about blood cancers.  The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is dedicated to finding a cure and effective treatments to help the thousands of victims.  What is so cool about “TEAM in Training” is that 75% of all money goes directly to the cause, only 25% to administration costs.   I have committed to raise $2,500.  I like to think that my contribution will be that little extra that will be a part of the discovery of the drug that will help Mom through her treatment faster and more comfortably, if not Mom, maybe someone else

You are getting this letter because you either know me or my mom.  I would like to invite you to help me meet my goal.  There are a couple of ways to make a contribution.  You can write a check made out to LLS and send it to me. Confirmation will be sent from LLS upon receiving it.  Easier yet, for most people these days, is to donate on-line under my account using a credit card.  I have my own website!!!  The benefits and donation information are on the back of this letter.  Contributing money is a powerful way to be involved when you can’t commit the time.  I hope you can make a generous decision and get your donation in within a couple of weeks.  I’m trying to get it done early and this will help me track my progress for future fundraising efforts.  April 4th is the deadline for reaching half of my goal. 

I almost backed out after attending the meeting but then I kept telling myself “Mom doesn’t get to back out”.  Knowing that I will have a coach, a training program and a bunch of other riders that will be my partners helped me go for it.  I will ride at least three times a week and join up with my team on the weekends.  I’M PUMPED, I’M COMMITTED (or maybe should be committed) and I’M MOTIVATED to ride and ride and ride!! Of course your good wishes and positive vibes as I train and cross that finish line are graciously accepted too. 

 Thank you soooo much for your support. 

photo Love,

[Your Name Here]

 

Thank you for reading his side of the letter.  It tells me you are considering a donation.

Here are a few things to help you consider what action you would like to take.

  • Your contribution is 100% tax deductible.  The tax number is: 13-5644916

  • Alaska Airlines will give you 1 mile for every dollar you contribute over $100.  See donation form or check online for it if you donate there.

  • You can send a check or credit card info to me.  Once submitted to LLS they will send you confirmation of your donation for tax purposes.  If you choose this option please complete the donation form (included in the letter if I sent this to you via US mail) and send it to me at the address on the bottom of the form.

  • Some businesses will match your donation!!!  Ask at work and attach a form from your employer.

  • The coolest thing is:  MY WEBSITE!!  Go here for a look. I will be updating it periodically with new photos and info on how the training is going.

http://www.active.com/donate/tntwaak/

THANK YOU, you really make a differene!