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 Maui Marathon on September 20; Plus, I’ve made it a personal mission to raise as much money as possible for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC).

Several times a week I’ll be up at the crack of dawn and hitting the streets as some of you are getting into a nice hot shower or enjoying a cup of coffee. 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.

Thanks Everyone for their support, whether it be with donations or encouragement, it really means a lot to everyone involved.

My Sponsors

Name	Date	Amount	Comments
S. Yousuf	9/18/2009	$500.00
N. Butler	9/1/2009	$25.00
Anonymous	8/24/2009	$500.00	Your daddy loves you
Zenoff & Zenoff	8/6/2009	$75.00
P. Farooque	7/29/2009	$25.00
J. Parish	7/27/2009	$25.00	Good Luck!
D. Artman	7/27/2009	$10.00
Shelist Law Firm	7/27/2009	$100.00
P. Ruberry	7/27/2009	$50.00
Jacobson & Schlefelbein	7/27/2009	$50.00
G. Goers	7/27/2009	$25.00
K. Hauge	7/25/2009	$50.00	Whoot whoot!
Anonymous	7/23/2009	$20.00	From Christie Savery
Anonymous	7/23/2009	$30.00	Paul Wharton Fundraiser
D. Menary	7/1/2009	$20.00	This is very exciting! Go Erica!!!
N. Schad	6/29/2009	$18.50
T. Tujo	6/29/2009	$92.50
A. Kelly	6/29/2009	$231.25
L. Young	6/29/2009	$23.12
C. Longfield	6/17/2009	$500.00	Erica: I know you will do great. I'm very proud of you for taking on this endeavor. Love you, Momo
C. O'Connor	6/12/2009	$35.00	Good luck!!
C. Longfield	6/8/2009	$200.00	Erica: I know you'll do great and I'm proud of you. Wish I could be there to see you and encourage you during the walk. Love you, Grandma
Anonymous	6/6/2009	$25.00
Anonymous	5/18/2009	$25.00	"Fly bird, fly!"
K. Haigh	5/15/2009	$50.00	Good luck and have fun in Maui!! P.S. Love the picture of you at Wrigley :)
Anonymous	5/8/2009	$10.00
J. Landis	5/7/2009	$200.00	Good Luck Erica!!! Great cause! Enjoy Hawaii.... Jim Landis & Grace Curgino
J. Clary	5/5/2009	$100.00
G. Walker	5/5/2009	$100.00	Good Luck Erica! This is a great cause. I hope you reach your goal!
Anonymous	5/5/2009	$30.00
M. Hardesty	5/5/2009	$20.00	Anyone running a marathon deserves at least 20 bucks. Good luck! Eat lots of carbs!
R. Sniegowski	5/5/2009	$100.00	Glad to help out - that Gerald is mighty convincing!
Anonymous	5/4/2009	$50.00
Total:		$3,315.37