May 2, 2012
"15 years ago today Alex was diagnosed with leukemia. I remember it so clearly the fear and sheer panic. I look at how strong and healthy he is now and sometimes think it's a dream. He is my love and I'm so graeteful to have him in my life. ♥"
Jeniene Cenoz
April 22, 2012
was
the
very
first
the genesis of something big
my gosh!!
it
was just
SO
exciting
and
it was
A
SCREAMING SUCCESS!
SCREAMING SUCCESS!
it
was
was
successful
for
SLO
(and
the athletes
loved
the event)
loved
the event)
and,
after
a year +
of
of
hard work
fretting
pulling hair out
and crying..
it was
a
SCREAMING SUCCESS
for
the
lead
by
Barbara
you ask,
what,
pray tell
makes
a
running event
A
a
running event
A
SCREAMING SUCCESS?
in a nutshell,
1. 500 thousand dollars
was raised by
250 athletes
for
research and treatment
towards
a
CURE
towards
a
CURE
for
all
blood related
cancers
2. Alex
(see mom's quote above)
a HEALTHY
17 year old leukemia survivor
(see mom's quote above)
a HEALTHY
17 year old leukemia survivor
ran his first
1/2 marathon
3. Alex's dad,
Jeff,
Jeff,
raised at least $2000.
and ran his
and ran his
54th marathon
4. Maureen,
a mother of triplets,
a mother of triplets,
just finished
her final
chemotherapy treatment
for leukemia
was
at the
finish line
to cheer on the
to cheer on the
team in training athletes
5. Annie
raised over $2000.
for
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
and
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
and
ran her
best
marathon time ever
and qualified for
Boston
6. Ruby, 16 years old,
also
raised over $2000.
and
ran her
raised over $2000.
and
ran her
first 1/2 marathon
7. Rachael, raised over $2000.,
and ran
her
1/2
in under
2 hours
and
countless
other
inspirational
stories
that screamed
success
The evening before
a
event
is
powerful!
It is
an
evening
of
inspiration
and
hope
love
encouragement
and
PASTA!
PASTA!
Rachael
and Annie
were
inspired
Eldra
has inspired
150 SLO High School students
(and their moms)
has inspired
150 SLO High School students
(and their moms)
to run half marathons
and
they have raised over $700.00……
and
they have raised over $700.00……
many of Eldra's student athletes
go on
to run more
1/2 marathons and full marathons
1/2 marathons and full marathons
and
continue to
continue to
raise money
to find a
cure
for Leukemia
relentless
to find a
cure
for Leukemia
relentless
