| Goal: | $1,600.00 |  |
| Raised: | $2,170.00 |
Help me reach my fundraising goal!
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Thanks for your support!
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Eleanor Roosevelt famously stated, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face...You must do the thing you think you cannot do." So that's what I plan to do.
Over the next several months, I’ll be training to complete the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 11. Several times a week I’ll be up at the crack of dawn and hitting the streets -- this alone is a massive departure for me. I’ll be starting out with just three miles and with each coming week I’ll push a little further; overall, I expect to log about 500 miles. Thus, this marathon is also my opportunity to make massive, permanent changes and turn a new corner in my life.
Nearly 1.2 million Americans are now living with HIV, and 40,000 more will become infected this year. 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.
In these bleak economic times, please do not feel ashamed to donate $1, $5, or any other amount you may deem inconsequential. Every single contribution helps, and is warmly appreciated. Furthermore, I will be performing a full recital in early June for the express purpose of raising funds for this walk; for every $25 you donate, I'll save a seat for you.
Thank you very much!
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