24h to go before i take on the 24 hour stair climbing marathon to benefit cancer research!
What seemed impossible at first is now within reach! I am only, as of this morning, $154 away from $1000 to benefit cancer research. I can't thank you enough! I never though at first I could be so close from this goal. Thanks to all the supporters! I think we can reach this goal together!
This event is for an important cause. In our family, our neighborhood, our circle of friends or our co-workers, we all know people who have been touched by cancer. Uncles, Aunts, Grand parents, close friend, we don?t have to look too far. Cancer touches everyone. It touches all of our lives
This is one of the reasons why I?m taking on this huge challenge. Cancer is becoming more and more present in our lives and we need to support the efforts in finding treatments and a cure. I also hope, by participating to this challenge, to spread the message among my colleagues, friends and family that it is equally important to lead a healthy and active living.
Step Up For The Cure starts this Saturday September 26 at noon and ends noon on Sunday at Percival Molson Stadium (475, ave des Pins O, Montréal, QC). And yes! You can come and cheer me in person! Your presence will be greatly appreciated! But be warned, for those who come, you might be forced to climb some steps with me :-)
Show your support and donate to this great cause! Spread the word!
Ways to donate
* Online : http://bit.ly/stepup and click « Donate Now » ;
* In person: Fill the donation form and hand it over me before 16h00 Friday
* For all donations of $10 or more, a tax receipt will be issued provided that the form has complete information
For more information about the event, please visit: http://www.stepupforthecure.com/
Posted by John Parillo at 9/25/2009
Step Up For The Cure Update
Little less than 2 weeks to go before the event! I have been training hard everyday to get ready and endure this physical challenge. Fund raising has been going strong. I have collected, as of today, $346 online on my fund raising site and $165 in person for a grand total of $511! Thank you all for your support and generosity! I'm hoping to raise over $600 for the event, I have less than 9 days to achieve that, i think it's a realistic goal.
For all of those who have asked, YES! You can come to the event to visit and cheer for me. But be warned, for those who come, you might be forced to climb some steps :-)
The event takes place in Montreal @ McGill Molson Stadium (475 Pine Avenue West, Montreal, QC, H2W 1S4 ) on September 26-27 from noon to noon. Will be a pleasure to see you while I run the marathon.
For more information of the event, please visit my fund raising site.
For those willing to make a one-time contribution, your donation will be greatly appreciated and it is for a good cause. To donate, visit my fund raising site.
Stay tuned, I'll be posting videos and pictures of my training and the Step Up For The Cure event.
Posted by John Parillo at 9/16/2009
