Fundraising

Part of Team in Training is just training yourself to be able to run a marathon, but the main part is the fundraising. In order to maintain their financial integrity of 3/4 of their earnings going straight to research, that means that whatever Team in Training spends on sending me to the marathon and signing me up for it has to be 1/4 of how much money I contribute to them. Which means I have to raise a lot of money.

I am signed up for the Seattle Rock n' Roll Marathon (for its very first year!), which means I am raising $3,900 by May 27.  A staggering number at first, but I have so much faith and confidence in this organization that I know it is worth it.

I am going to set up fundraisers at home and at school to raise the money (bake sale anybody?), but I also have a website for online donations! If you or anybody you know has been affected by blood cancers I would appreciate it if you could pass on my site.  One of the beautiful things about Team in Training is that it gives lots of people chances to help in any way they can or want to.  I know I am not doing this alone, and could not.  I feel confident that I'll be able to raise enough money, but I'd also love to hear any stories that will help to motivate me. I know how many people are affected by cancer, and I think that the more people I can run for the better.  Thanks to Mom and Grandma who have already told me about members of my family who were diagnosed with blood cancers - your support means a lot to me!

Your soon-to-be favorite website:  Sarah's Fundraising Site!