Making a Difference

A year ago, I joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program and made the commitment to raise money for blood cancer research while training to run 26.2 miles at the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon.  The entire experience, even running 26.2 consecutive miles was amazing.    This year, James is joining the cause and has signed up with Team in Training to run 13.1 miles.  I will run 26.2 miles and together we will complete 39.3 miles on June 5th 2011 at this years Rock ‘n Roll San Diego Marathon and Half! 

Pre Race(1)

Our marathon and fundraising efforts are in memory of Siona Shah, an inspirational six year old little girl who never lost sight of what truly matters, even after she relapsed from her treatment for leukemia last March. Siona fought cancer bravely, but was not able to overcome the disease a second time and passed away on January 1, 2011.

Her family shared this on her website: www.SionaShah.com.

'Siona’s Life Lessons':

1) Live with a smile
2) Never give up and always try your best
3) Be kind and accepting of people
4) Don’t complain about things that aren’t fair 
5) Be happy with the small things in life

6) Be positive and laugh out loud
7) It’s okay to fly into the sky as long as you have lived with a purpose
8) Always be kind to spiders because they too have a mommy and daddy
9) Always be truthful and tell it like it is
10) Always enjoy moments big or small
11) Be “just the way you are”
12) Make a difference in people’s lives

This year we will run with members of Siona's family in her memory, and to help make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer and their families.

To make a secure online donation to support our participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission go to:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/rnr11/mphersone

Keep in mind donations are tax deductible and some companies even will match employee donations so please ask your HR department. 

Thank you for making a difference!

Erin & James
 
Erin & James McPherson