A Letter on Hope and Love

Our sons, Austin and Carson, were born almost two years ago. With their vibrant life came an awareness of the potential for loss. With the transformative journey of motherhood came an exploration into identity and purpose. With an indescribable love for our children came an unquenchable hope. So began my pursuit for an Ironman.

Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with blood cancers, denying them a chance at love and sometimes, life. These illnesses change the futures of families, friends and neighbors. They endanger humanity as a whole.

On behalf of these children seeking hope, I will complete an Ironman event in Lake Placid, New York on July 23rd, 2006. I will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles, to improve life.

Over the next 10 months as a member of Team in Training, I will log 1000 hours of training, as well as raise $8,500 to support the critical research, education and patient services work of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

I hope you will participate in my journey. Please consider supporting my fundraising needs through a charitable donation. Any contribution from $25 to $500 would make a difference, so consider pledging now. I thank you in advance for your gift.

With love and hope, Kelly