Remembering the Cause

Since marathon training has officially started, it's easy to focus on the running, and on my gripes about the running.  Especially when it's way too hot to even stand outside, let alone run 8 miles out there. 

But it's important for me to keep in mind why I'm running, and that's the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).  I still have $1260 to raise before I reach my fundraising goal of $3800.  As I walked to work today, I resolved that today is the day that I'm going to plan my next fundraiser.  And send out more donation emails to friends and family.  And offer to walk more dogs in my apartment building in exchange for donations.  I've received multiple emails from friends who have told me that LLS has supported their family members who suffer/have suffered from blood cancer, and realizing the importance of my cause renews my motivation to reach - and hopefully surpass - my fundraising goal. 

So NYC-area friends (and those close enough to visit) - I'll soon be announcing the date of my next fundraiser, which will be a wine and champagne cocktail party on my roof deck in Tribeca.  I appreciate everyone's support and donations - please spread the word.