Dear Friends,
My aunt, Linda Corwin, was a vivacious, talented, loving, beautiful 55 yr old. She loved everything about her life, being a grandma, her friends and family, her job as a vocal instructor. She was seemingly healthy aside from an ache on her side when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in November 08. She succumbed to the disease just four months later. She didn't want to die and fought so hard to live but Pancreatic Cancer brutally stole her life from her. Its a vicious cancer. Only 4% of those diagnosed live a year after the diagnosis (most die within 6 months). Only 1% last longer than 5 years. Those odds are unacceptable and we must demand better treatments and screening. That's where you come in:
I will be running in the 11th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5K/10K on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the VA in West LA. I will not just be running for myself but for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research (Federal Tax ID #954640311).
Running my first 5K/10K is not my only goal. I intend to raise at least $500 to help support the doctors and scientists at the Hirshberg Pancreatic Cancer Center in their mission to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. Currently, pancreatic cancer is the fourth-ranked cause of cancer related death in the US amongst both men and women. Despite this, the federal government invests less money in pancreatic cancer than in any other leading cancer.
Running in this race and raising $500 is very important to me. I hope you will consider making a donation to sponsor me as I help support the Hirshberg Foundation's research efforts. The way I see it, if 10 friends donate $50 my fundraising is complete. Also, 20 donating $25 will also help me reach my goal. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be mailed to you.
Thank you for your support!
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support The Hirshberg Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Sincerely,
Lauren Perkins
Christmas Down Under
10 years ago
