Finishing 50 state half marathons to find cures for my son and many more...
Conversations start while I’m running and wearing the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Team Challenge shirt. From those short conversations I continue to hear stories of individuals who had recently been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. Typically the patients are in their late teens or young adults. I'm continually reminded these are brutal diseases that take an unfair toll on our kids. We must find cures!
4 years ago my son chose one of the few options remaining to improve his quality of life by having ileostomy surgery to bypass his colon. This allowed the diseased portions of the colon to be treated while he has a temporary ostomy. While this has provided relief and improved his quality of life, he is not cured. He continues receiving monthly 4-5 hour infusions to help him maintain his health & quality of life. I believe the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is on track to find cures. I will run & fundraise until my son and the 1 in 100 in the U.S. with Crohn’s or Colitis are cured.
In 2022 I will complete 19 half marathons (completing a half in all 50 states) and aspire to raise $50,000 for Crohn’s and Colitis research, treatment and cures. Please help make a difference for my son and many others with Crohn’s or Colitis by making a donation today. Come join me for a short ~2 ½ hour half marathon jog too. Thanks for your consideration.
My 2022 schedule:
Jan (2) – 16-Maui, Hi (repeat state); 30-Hilton Head, SC
Feb (2) – 5-Sedona, AZ; 20-Gulf Shores, AL
Mar (1) – 26-Manchester, NH
Apr (1) – 24-Rochester, NY
May (3) – 1-Frederick, MD; 7-Indianapolis, IN; 22-Billings, MT
Jun (2) – 5-Woodstock, VT; 18-Anchorage, AK
Aug (3) – 13-Detroit, MI; 20-Ouray, CO; 28-Sioux Falls, SD
Sep (3) – 4-Portland, OR; 11-Casper, WY; 18-DC
Oct (1) – 2-Portland, ME
Jan (2) – 16-Maui, Hi (repeat state); 30-Hilton Head, SC
Feb (2) – 5-Sedona, AZ; 20-Gulf Shores, AL
Mar (1) – 26-Manchester, NH
Apr (1) – 24-Rochester, NY
May (3) – 1-Frederick, MD; 7-Indianapolis, IN; 22-Billings, MT
Jun (2) – 5-Woodstock, VT; 18-Anchorage, AK
Aug (3) – 13-Detroit, MI; 20-Ouray, CO; 28-Sioux Falls, SD
Sep (3) – 4-Portland, OR; 11-Casper, WY; 18-DC
Oct (1) – 2-Portland, ME
Nov(1) - 13 - Outer Banks, NC
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation:
Mission / Core Values: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/about/mission
Strategic Plan: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/about/strategic-plan
Annual Report: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/annual-report
Foundation South Texas Chapter: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/southtexas
About Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affects almost 1 in 100 people. They are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere along the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, and weight loss. Many patients require numerous hospitalizations and surgery. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35; however the incidence is increasing in children.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the largest non-profit, voluntary, health organization dedicated to finding cures for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who are affected by these diseases. The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by funding research; providing educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public; and furnishing supportive services for those afflicted with IBD.
Achievements
$1000 Club!
Raised $1,000
Make your own gift
Recognition of the participant making their own gift to support their efforts
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$29,385
Raised
$50,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Supporting Nick & many others
$4,142
Supporting my son Nick & many others
$3,108
Mr. Tim Goedeker
$3,053
Phillips 66
$2,230
Mike Hebert and Bronson Pate TRICORD
$2,105
Tim Matching Gift - Kansas
$1,526
Tim Matching Gift - North Carolina
$1,326
Supporting my son & many others
$1,033
Supporting Nick Goedeker
$1,032
In awe of the strength & courage of all those suffering w/ Crohn's & Colitis
$1,030
Supporting Nick, Aiden, Lori, Kati, and millions more
$1,029
Anonymous
$1,000
McGrath Family
$526
Kirsten and Adam
$500
Woodland Family
$263
The Kraynek Family
$263
Robert Costa
$263
Anonymous
$263
Mr. William Parente
$263
Billy Bardin
$263
Lynette Fleck
$250
Anonymous
$250
Mrs. Patricia A. Cacioppo
$250
Sheri & Carsten Alsguth
$200
John Askounis Matching Gift
$150
Michelle Liddle and Tyler Blanton
$150
Askounis Family
Anonymous
$105
Anonymous
$105
Pitcaithly Family
$105
Evelyn M Filla
$105
Ken Switay
$105
Heath DePriest
$105
Cathe Kalisz
$105
The Filley's
$105
Carla Allen
$105
Our kids
$105
Ron U
$105
Kathleen
$105
Darryl and Linda Thompson
$100
Sam Smolik
$100
Peter Totays
$100
Chris
$100
Michelle Liddle and Tyler Blanton
$100
Graham Poulter
Barb & Joe Vilmain
$100
Mr. Gordon J Leaman
$100
Mrs. Linda Aldrich
Mr. Jonathan A. Cheris
$52
Stephanie Kleiner
$52
Anonymous
Bill Clark
$52
Michael Roberts
$52
Jennifer Wilcox
$52
Donna Tyler
$50
Brian Reising
$50
Barlows
$50
Ms. Julie Lambert
$50
Stacey Geldin - HBD!!
Lori Kiehl
$26
Herb Owen
$25
Mrs. Charissa Hofpar
$25
