I am embarking on a fantastic journey and I need your help! I
will be walk the 13.1 mile race at the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half
Marathon on Sunday, November 16, 2014, to raise funds and awareness for
research leading to improved treatment options and a cure for Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis.
Over 1.4 million
Americans have Crohn's and colitis, commonly referred to as Inflammatory
Bowel Disease or IBD. Many more suffer in silence due to potential
embarrassment and alienation. Crohn's disease and colitis may occur in
people of all ages, but it is primarily a disease of adolescents and
young adults, affecting mainly those between 15 and 35.
I
was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of 26, after years
poking, prodding and testing. My journey to find a way to cope with the
pain and various symptoms /aliments associated the Crohn's Disease has
been a trying one. Since being diagnosed I have been a advocate of
spreading awareness of Crohn's Disease and doing all I can to help find a
cure that will help me and others like me.
Together,
we can make a difference! As a member of Team Challenge, I have a coach,
a training program, and teammates to support me. I have committed to a
tough training schedule, and I've committed to raise $5,000 in donations
for The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. I am motivated! I am
committed! I will do it!
Please help support me by visiting my webpage at www.active.com/donate/lasvegasDC14/KiasJourney to
donate or mail your donations directly to me at 2900 Saint Clair Drive,
#509, Temple Hills, MD 20748 (Made out to CCFA). A minimum of 83 cents
per dollar raised by the CCFA goes directly to research and patient
support, and your contribution is 100% tax deductible. If your employer
matches charitable contributions, please include matching forms with
your donation. Of course, your good wishes and positive vibes to sustain
me in my training and as I cross the finish line will also be
graciously accepted.
Feel free to contact me if you
need help making a donation or if you just want to make sure I am
pounding the pavement (literally). I could use the encouragement! I am
trying to reach my fundraising goal by October 31, 2014 but will
continue to take donations up to and even the after the race if I
haven't met my goal. I can't thank you enough in advance for supporting
this cause!
With my sincere thanks,
Kia
KiasJourney@gmail.com
www.active.com/donate/lasvegasDC14/KiasJourney
www.ccteamchallenge.org
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