Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Double Your Money

Well 'BoomerNation the last time we saw each other I said there was an exciting development and the time has come to make it. And, the surprise development involved a two-fer.

It seems that after raising to fight blood cancers for the past three years a we bit of attention has come this way and a benefactor has stepped forward with an interesting pledge. The benefactor has made a challenge offer of doubling every dollar donated, up to $2,500, by you towards my efforts in running in the AT&T Austin (Half) Marathon on February 17th benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

You read right... for every dollar donated becomes two! But.... there's a twist. A couple of twists, actually.

First is the offer to double the money up to $2,500 happens only if I raise at least $2,500. Yep, to get the match the minimum raised must exceed $2,500. No pressure there, eh?

Oh yes.... there's another twist. The beneficiary's matching dollars will be donated to the Journey of Hope Center in Plano, Texas.

You may remember I wrote this past November about my triathlon teammate Dorothy Barnett-Griffen who tragically died during Ironman Florida 2007 when something went terribly wrong during the swim. She and her husband were raising money for the Journey of Hope Grief Support Center.

I'm proud to run the half-marathon in memory of her life and her mission. Our generous benefactor will make this gift in YOUR honor.

So what do you think? Donate to fight blood cancers and help a child learn to mourn the death of a family member at the same time.

To me, that's an exciting opportunity, and well worth running 13.1 miles for.

To make a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society go to TriathlonCares.com or email me and I will send you an address to mail your gift.

Stay tuned...

10 comments:

Marci said...

You are soooooooo awesome! Both cuases are so worth running the half marathon for... I know Dorothy would be so proud of you! This was worth waiting to hear!

Go get 'em!

Unknown said...

Wonderful, Boomer!!!

Supalinds said...

Awesome!!!! You are an inspiration.

momo said...

you're really an inspiration, boomer. my aunt died of multiple myeloma about six years ago, it was such a hard time. i'm going to your link now... you'll make $2500 - i'm certain!

Born To Endure said...

If I had a million dollars, I would give it to you...this is a great cause!!

TRI TO BE FUNNY said...

Boomer-what a great cause as her death touched those who didn't know her as well. Hope we can meet during your weekend in Austin.

Michelle said...

You are a good man, TriBoomer.

SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny) said...

Great! Send me the address for my donation.
xoxo
Jenny

SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny) said...

Nevermind - I just donated online.
What a great way to honor Dorothy...

triguyjt said...

props to you boomer....
great inspiration