In need of your support...(off topic)

[Guest guest]

Greetings SouthBayVeggies.

 

As some of you know, I am planning to participate in the AIDS

Marathon. I have great news! I have been recovering from a serious

knee injury. I was unable to train for two months, and thought that

perhaps I would not be able to complete the program. However, I saw

a specialist who gave me the " okay " to start training again. And I

have, with a vengeance. I have been working very hard to catch up.

It has not been easy. I am not a runner by nature, and this is my

first marathon.

 

So, it has proven to be quite a challenge! But, not nearly as

difficult as the challenge those living with HIV/AIDS face every

day. So along with my training runs, I am still working hard to

raise money for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Not only are they

a leading provider of HIV services, they also conduct a huge needle

exchange programs in the Bay Area. This is one of the most important

ways to prevent HIV infection. A portion of the funds will also

support HIV treatment access in the developing world.

 

Many people have asked just how one does train for a marathon.

Essentially, I wake up at the crack of dawn, eat strange carbo-loaded

fuel replacement food products, drink gallons of water, ice my knees,

chafe in places I did not know existed, and run for hours at a time

every week.

 

I have committed to raising a minimum of $3000 for the cause, which

was due August 30th. Because everyone's generous support, I am

halfway there! Yet, I am responsible for the remainder in order to

participate in the marathon (yes, its true). I have been granted an

extension to give me a little extra time to raise the difference, and

I could really use your help.

 

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to visit my AIDS Marathon

Donation Page, you can use the link below. Your donation will make a

huge difference in the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS. If you

would rather send a check, I will happily supply you with my address

and I will forward the check for you. Because of my deadline, please

try to send your donation by October 31st. Thank you again for your

support, and I'll be thinking of you on December 12th when I cross

that finish line!

 

With many thanks,

 

Stacy Rosen

http://www.aidsmarathon.com/participant.asp?runner=SF-

4443 & EventCode=HN04