42km Fundraising for the Starlight Foundation........

Hi Everyone,

Im thrilled to announce that with the help of a good friend, I have decided to support the Starlight Foundation, on my quest to run a full marathon on October 25th, in Washington DC

This personal chellenge is what I once considered impossible, and would not have even tried or attempted, So I do hope that out of the Target I have set $4,200 we can get at least get to $500 for this charity, the full $4,200 is in what I consider the impossible range.

However, as Dane Rauschenberg has said "Many things in life I cannot do, trying is not one of them!" so lets try, just as I will be on 25th October 2009.

Since 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families. Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live, some examples of how the donations can help.

$50 will help to keep Captain Starlight in your local children’s hospital for one hour bringing fun, laughter and support to 29 children.

$100 will mean the Starlight Express Room can open for an extra 2 hours providing positive distraction for 58 children.

$200 will provide the family of a seriously ill child a desperately needed break from the pressures of serious illness by offering them a Starlight Escape together for a day at the zoo, a sporting event or show.

$500 will allow the Starlight Express Van to be out on the road for a day visiting the pediatric wards in local hospitals.

$6,000 will fund a Starlight Wish, the “once in a lifetime” dream for a child living with serious illness of disability.

I do hope that you are able to donate to this worthy cause, I have set up a donation web site, which you can donate directly to the charity via gofundraise:

http://www.gofundraise.com.au/washingtonmarathonjeff

No matter what the size, your support is greatly appreciated, and your emails, phone calls, while I prepare and run this incredible challenge.

Lets hope I can make the finish line, I will definently be trying.

Keeping on running, if it is to be, its up to me.

Cheers
Jeff