Dear Friends and Family,

I’ve decided to take on the tremendous challenge to help in the fight against AIDS, and I really hope you will support my efforts. Over the next several months, I’ll be training to complete the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 11; Plus, I’ve made it a personal mission to raise as much money as possible for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC).

I’m not a professional fundraiser, and I never thought I’d agree to WALK 26.2 miles! But AFC’s work is so compelling, I feel I need to do my part.

Several times a week I’ll be up at the crack of dawn and hitting the streets. I’m starting out with just three miles and each week I’ll push a little farther. Overall, I expect to log about 500 miles! When the going gets tough I’ll think about how lucky I am to be able to do this sort of thing when so many others can’t.

Nearly 1.2 million Americans are now living with HIV, and 40,000 more will become infected this year! These aren’t just numbers; they’re real people and real families. The AIDS Foundation of Chicago is leading the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Chicago area by funding prevention programs and vital services such as medical care, food and housing, to stop the spread of HIV and help people live full and productive lives until the day there’s a cure.

Please donate today by clicking the button to the left that says, “Sponsor Me.” It’s easy – all you have to do is click the button and you’re ready to donate. Help me reach my fundraising goal and make a difference in the life of someone suffering from HIV/AIDS. Thank you so much for your support.

My Sponsors

Name	Date	Amount	Comments
P. Glatz	10/5/2009	$25.00
J. Bartley	9/25/2009	$100.00	Our hearts will be with you, Jim and Diane
E. Gunden	9/21/2009	$25.00	Happy Birthday! Your'e doing a fantastic job!
The Joyce Foundation	9/17/2009	$35.00
Have Ladder, Will Travel	9/17/2009	$150.00	This donation is for Maureen Rowley Barnett, from Anthony and Sharon Bouchard.
A. Bechtel	9/14/2009	$25.00	Run - Run - Run!
J. Moore	9/14/2009	$250.00
P. Behnke	8/30/2009	$50.00	I'm with you. . .
C. Donahue	8/18/2009	$35.00
B. Taruscio	7/24/2009	$100.00
M. Alzate	7/17/2009	$100.00	You are fit, you are good and most of all, you have the will to help! I will be cheering you on .... Go, Maureen, Go!!!!
Anonymous	7/13/2009	$25.00
M. Barnett	7/9/2009	$50.00	S. Tinsley You are the best!
A. Nixon	6/24/2009	$30.00	What a wonderful thing you're doing.
A. Fenske	6/24/2009	$50.00	Maureen talks the talk and walks the walk
S. Miller	6/23/2009	$25.00	You're awesome!
B. Garner	6/16/2009	$25.00
M. Roemer	6/16/2009	$25.00
J. Davis	6/15/2009	$100.00	Maureen - you are awesome! Love Joan
Anonymous	6/15/2009	$25.00	Good luck and my continued prayers are with you and all you are doing.
J. Campbell	6/11/2009	$30.00	You're Spectacular! Carry on, woman
Huseby Cares Network, LLC	6/9/2009	$100.00	Thanks for making us part of this noble cause. Go, Maureen, go!!!!
J. Beechy	6/2/2009	$26.00	I'm with you in spirit, Maureen, as you invest your energy in such a good cause! Have fun along the way.
R. Corley-Baker	6/1/2009	$50.00	To those who are struggling courageously.
A. Crabtree	5/31/2009	$20.00
M. Barnett	5/30/2009	$150.00
M. Barnett	5/30/2009	$25.00
G. Barnett	5/30/2009	$50.00	Go Maureeen go!
K. Ponko	5/28/2009	$50.00	this is a really important cause - glad to support you, Maureen.
C. Barbehenn	5/25/2009	$50.00
T. Polaski	5/20/2009	$50.00	Thanks for doing something to make the world a better place.
S. Williams	5/18/2009	$50.00
A. Longenecker	5/18/2009	$100.00	You go girl. For my title you can state "RN." Kind of surprised that it is not considered a title, especially given the caregivers, around the world, for so many people living with HIV/AIDS are nurses.
K. Schein	5/17/2009	$50.00	We know you can make it! Karin & Fred
E. Gunden	5/16/2009	$25.00	You are awesome!!
J. Moore	5/16/2009	$50.00	"It is good to have an end to journey towards, but is the journey that matters in the end"- Ursula Le Gunn Enjoy your journey!!
L. Barnett	5/13/2009	$25.00	Its great that you are doing this, Maureen!
T. Schmidt	5/13/2009	$20.00	I am making this donation in support of Maureen Barnett, who is participating as a runner.
T. Duncan	5/12/2009	$50.00
e. shunas	5/11/2009	$100.00	for Maureen R. Barnett
S. Barnett	5/10/2009	$75.00	Alright Mom!!! Happy Mothers Day -Shaun and Jordan
P. Gottlieb	5/8/2009	$50.00
S. Lee	5/8/2009	$20.00	Give it all you've got!
M. Baker	5/7/2009	$150.00	You go girl. The miles are long, but the end is great.
L. Berg	5/7/2009	$50.00
L. Schein	5/5/2009	$25.00	If I can, you can! change the world, one footstep at a time :)
J. Campbell	5/5/2009	$30.00	Fantastic! You've got more support.
D. Williams	5/2/2009	$100.00	Thanks for making a difference and letting me help!
M. Greenberger	5/2/2009	$18.00	To Life! I hope you enjoy the experience.
B. Brodkey	5/1/2009	$30.00
L. Hansen	5/1/2009	$60.00	Way to go Maureen! We're happy to support you and such an important cause.
M. Hastings	4/30/2009	$50.00
K. Lesch	4/30/2009	$50.00	All change begins with a single step. Congratulations and way to go!
A. Caldwell	4/30/2009	$25.00	great work, maureen! wish i could join you!
M. Corley	4/30/2009	$50.00	Good luck, Maureen. You'll do a great job!
S. VonGunten	4/30/2009	$50.00	You go girl! I am impressed that you will be walking a marathon and for such a good cause!
M. Rosner	4/30/2009	$100.00	I'm so proud of you for taking on this challenge, Maureen!
J. Fenske	4/30/2009	$50.00	Fabulous!
M. Raphael	4/30/2009	$50.00	Rob and Mary Ellen know that if anyone can do this - you can!
Total:		$3,354.00