Hey guys!
Well, week 1 of marathon training is going well. The first group run on Saturday was cold (13 degrees) and early (8:45am) but wonderful. I met a fabulous girl named Laura during the run, and went to brunch after with about 20 teammates, and I can already tell these people are awesome. They're going to be great running partners, and also a great support group.
Support is actually what I wanted to talk about today. I am so moved by everyone's support so far and feel very lucky to have people like you in my life. As of right now, I am up to $2144, which puts me at 74% of the way to the minimum already. The generosity is overwhelming - especially with the economy still in the shitter, I can't believe how much people are giving. Also some people I never expected to give have been donating left and right! People who I know peripherally, or worked with a long time ago, were among some of the first people to step up. It's such an amazing thing. Please know the money goes to such a great cause, and once I hit that minimum, 100% of all donations go straight to the mission. You as donors are a huge and crucial part of the fight and I cannot thank you enough.
Beyond the money, my friends and co-workers have been supportive and comforting, and that has made a world of difference. Throughout this process, the support will be the wind at my back, what keeps me going. I have to send a few shout outs to some people in particular who are going above and beyond for me already:
Well, week 1 of marathon training is going well. The first group run on Saturday was cold (13 degrees) and early (8:45am) but wonderful. I met a fabulous girl named Laura during the run, and went to brunch after with about 20 teammates, and I can already tell these people are awesome. They're going to be great running partners, and also a great support group.
Support is actually what I wanted to talk about today. I am so moved by everyone's support so far and feel very lucky to have people like you in my life. As of right now, I am up to $2144, which puts me at 74% of the way to the minimum already. The generosity is overwhelming - especially with the economy still in the shitter, I can't believe how much people are giving. Also some people I never expected to give have been donating left and right! People who I know peripherally, or worked with a long time ago, were among some of the first people to step up. It's such an amazing thing. Please know the money goes to such a great cause, and once I hit that minimum, 100% of all donations go straight to the mission. You as donors are a huge and crucial part of the fight and I cannot thank you enough.
Beyond the money, my friends and co-workers have been supportive and comforting, and that has made a world of difference. Throughout this process, the support will be the wind at my back, what keeps me going. I have to send a few shout outs to some people in particular who are going above and beyond for me already:
Nicole and Whitney, my Accenture boss and client boss - they are allowing me the flexibility to take time off and work remotely when I want to be with Grandpa. This takes an unbelievable amount of stress off my shoulders, and these ladies are awesome. Nicole refuses to be photographed, but basically she looks like Beyonce (only prettier).
Amanda - When Amanda read my plea for help, she noticed that I mentioned the doctors wouldn't let me give Grandpa my bone marrow. This girl, this amazing friend, outright offered to have her bone marrow tested in case we could use hers. Now, I'll explain in a later post exactly why the bone marrow transplant isn't a possibility (it's not because I'm not a match), but I can't tell you what her offer means to me. Amanda, you are a phenomenal friend and an amazing person with a beautiful spirit. I love you. 
Jenn - Most of us living in NYC don't have vehicles, so getting up to visit Grandpa can be a logistical (and financial) challenge. Jenn selflessly offered to let me borrow her car when I go up on most weekends. How many people would offer that? More shout outs to come later, since this will be a never-ending post if I list others right now. But I hope that you ALL know how far a kind word or a hug goes, and how grateful I am for all of you.
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