Reposting w/ Updates - MARATHON IMMINENT!
The short: I’m running my first NYC marathon on November 6, 2011 to raise money for two great charities!
[Fundraising Update]: I’ve hit my goal for the LLS (THANK YOU ALL!!), but I’m still $4700 away from my CI goal! PLEASE HELP ME GET A LITTLE CLOSER WITH A DONATION! I’m also looking for a corporate sponsor!
[Training Update]: Long run milage the last few weeks - 13, 12, 18, 12, 17 - this weekend is 20!! Legs are HEALTHY!!!
[DJ My Marathon]: Details here, but basically donate $30, pick/dedicate a song, I download + listen + tweet it during the marathon! Spotify playlist in the works. #djmymarathon
TL;DR:
I’m training for and running the NYC Marathon this November for two very special charities near and dear to my heart: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society andCampInteractive.
To support my efforts, and more importantly these amazing organizations, please make a donation today! My goal is to raise $6250.
Click one of these links to donate:
Camp Interactive (inspires and teaches under-served youth with technology and sports!) - http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (finding a cure for blood cancers!) - Goal reached!! Thank you all!! -http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
Split donations - via PayPal (michelle.deforest@gmail.com) or Venmo (mdf)
Previous Training Update: I completed a 7 mile long run this past Sunday. It was hot (and I was a little slow :), but it was definitely a good run. Next long run goal is 8 miles!
