ernrol Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 On January 21st I will enter a half marathon in Naples Florida. I am trying to get some good publicity and maybe raise a little money for Lungevity Foundation. Here is a pledge form that I have given to friends. If you feel inclined copy and paste it and send your donation to LUNGevity. Stay positive, Ernie PLEDGE On January 21 I am running in the Naples half marathon. 18 months ago I was diagnosed with stage IIIb/IV lung cancer. I want to raise money for the LUNGevity Foundation. This is one of the few foundations that all the money goes to lung cancer research. For every dollar given to LUNGevity They can guarantee that at least $1.25 will go to lung cancer research. Since I will turn 70 in March I don’t expect to set any records, just finish. Please make your pledge below I would like to sponsor Ernie Puckett in the Naples Half Marathon on January 21, 2005. I pledge to give ___$5 ___$10 ___$20 ___$50 ___$100 ___Other $________ for each mile of the marathon. For a total of $____________(pledge X 13 miles) Name_____________________________ Street_____________________________ City ______________________________ State/Zip___________________________ Checks should be maid out to: Llungevity Foundation You may send your donation to me and I will forward it or direct to Lungevity Foundation. Ernie Puckett 540 Regatta Road Naples, FL 34103 OR Lungevity Foundation 2421 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 You Rock Ernie!!!! I'm so proud of you and how strong you are!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Ernie-- LUNGevity will set up a donation page for you and then your contributors can donate online. You can then send the link to everyone in your address book and ask them to forward it to everyone in their address book. Plus, if you get publicity you can reference your link on LUNGevity. Call and ask for Cate at LUNGevity. Let me know if you need any help. Here is an example of what I am talking about-- this is mine from the Boston Walk: https://secure.campagne-online.com/regi ... ionID=8856 Let me know if you get one set up-- I'd love to donate to it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Ry, Thanks, I did contact Cate a couple of weeks ago. I think it is a little late since the race is Sunday. There may be a chance for some publicity, but it all depends on the guy that writes the article. Will let everyone know. The local paper did come and take photos of me training. Will have to see what they write. Stay positive. Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Sorry Ernie-- I didn't realize the date was so close! Well save that idea for your next race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspa Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 You go Ernie!!! Yours was the first story I read when My Mom was diagnosed (on Lance's site, I think) and were the glimmer of hope I needed to be strong for her. I can't wait to tell here you're running a 1/2 marathon - she'll be psyched!! Run well!! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi Ernie, As I've said to you in my PMs, you are an inspiration. I often use you as a positive example when Bill and I are discussing things, or even with other family members and friends. I always refer to you as, "my friend Ernie from the message board..."! Perhaps you can post the time of your run so we can collectively say a prayer and/or think of you as you're blowing them all away! Keep going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Ernie- I sent you a check made to LUNGevity-- good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan_Xu Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I am in, I will fill the form this weekend. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bware21 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Ernie, Teri said it all. Have fun with the marathon ... even if you have to crawl on your hands and knees to the finish line. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Way to go Ernie, Good luck! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbones Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Ernie You are an inspiration to us all. I will be cheering for you...GOOOOOOOO ERNIE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspa Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 It's the 21st and I'm thinking of you GOOD LUCK Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Ernie, How did it go? I was just thinking of you and your run!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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