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Run Keith Run - Chicago Marathon Oct 12th 2008
Page Creator: Keith Sutherland
Event: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Event Starts: Oct 12th 2008
Training buddies: Rona's my inspiration, Dan's my teacher
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Organization for Autism Research Organization for Autism Research
OAR is a national non-profit that provides practical information to the autism community by funding research studies whose outcomes offer new insights into the development of individuals with autism, with...
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Fundraising target: $4,000
So far we have raised: $5,245.00
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Dear Family and Friends

Thank you for visiting my  fundraising page and for taking the time to support such an important cause.  Any donation you make is greatly appreciated.  

Some of you know that my gorgeous twin sister Rona ran the London Marathon in April in a wonderful time and in doing so raised a lot of money and awareness for Autism in the UK.  (Rona's wee boy was diagnosed with Autism in 07)

I'd like to do my bit too for charity, Rona, her husband Al and their lovely kids Tommy and Amy so I've decided to run my first (and last?) marathon in Chicago on October 12th.  My goal for the Chicago Marathon is to finish in any way I can and raise money for Autism Research.

To accomplish this, I am running to support the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), an Arlington-based national non-profit charity that provides parents and educators with guidance on the best treatments for those living with autism, with an emphasis on education and social skills. 

The statistics for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders are staggering and every twenty minutes, another child is diagnosed.  Sadly, there are no available measures to prevent autism, as the cause remains unknown; however, early intervention and therapies, many of which are funded by OAR, are crucial for affected children and their families.  

Please support research for autism by sponsoring me as I run 26.2 miles on October 12.  

Your support will not only get me out the front door on those early weekend long runs but importantly it will give a lot of kids and their parents a valuable support system.

Cheers and a very big Thank You.

Keith

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Janet Begg 12/8/2008 $30.00 Well Done Sorry it is so late! 
pascale and charles 10/16/2008 $40.00 congratulations! 
Cousin Dunc 10/15/2008 $25.00 Good work Keith 
Gordon Waddell 10/12/2008 $100.00 Some last minute inspiration... hope you had a Saturday night fish supper to give you strength! 
Justin Carbonella 10/9/2008 $25.00 Both Justin and Jason support your efforts, run hard! 
Pauline 10/9/2008 $25.00 Go Keith Go - Be another "flying scotsman" and run the race of your life - well done! 
Neil... again 10/8/2008 $8.80 I just give and I give and I give... good luck bro. 
dmcmahon10 10/8/2008 $100.00 All 26 miles? 
Alison Begg 10/7/2008 $30.00 Best of luck Keith!! xxx 
Adam Coleman 10/4/2008 $25.00 Don't go off too fast, make sure you finish! Very best of luck mate. 
Ian & Helen 10/3/2008 $50.00 Run like the wind Keith. 
Frank Chipman 10/3/2008 $25.00 Don't sweat the 14th Mile! 
Aaron & Rebecca Peck 9/30/2008 $100.00 Make us proud buddy! 
Meredith Burnett 9/30/2008 $50.00 You're gonna rock it out. Looking forward to seeing you soon in Aus and/or Dal. Best of luck! 
Stuart Sutherland 9/29/2008 $50.00 Very proud of yo Bro. Take it easy and you'll breeze it.  
Jim & Tami Rivers 9/27/2008 $25.00 Go Keith! 
Tim 9/26/2008 $50.00 Best of luck Keith! 
Etienne Sutherland 9/25/2008 $30.00 Enjoy the big day! 
Kim Squires 9/25/2008 $50.00 I applaud you! Have a safe run. 
Lisa Trombone 9/24/2008 $50.00 Good luck, Keith! 
Rick Coppola 9/22/2008 $25.00 Best of luck in a great cause! Hope this doesn't hurt your golf game too much :) 
Simon Kearney 9/19/2008 $25.00 Good luck pal! I'm sure you'll do us proud 
Jake Kolb 9/18/2008 $100.00 Go Keith! 
Rona....again 9/18/2008 $5.00 PS '20 miles is half way' MY ARSE (sorry Dan) 20 miles is home and dry or home and damp...! 
Dave Hyland 9/16/2008 $50.00 Hope the knees hold out! 
Dawn Marsaglia 9/16/2008 $25.00 More power to you! Good luck! It is a great cause! 
Franc Sutherland 9/15/2008 $20.00 Hi Keith, Congratulations on making your sponsorship target. Best wishes for the jog ahead. Franc. 
Rona 9/13/2008 $100.00 It's a piece a cake, man! Wee in your pants whenever it rains! Saves time! 
Arleen Mascolo 9/12/2008 $100.00 Great cause. Best wishes. 
Irma 9/10/2008 $25.00  
Cindy Whiteway 9/5/2008 $100.00 Really proud of you, my friend 
Bob Coppola 9/4/2008 $100.00 Go get 'em Keith, I know you can finish it. Worthy cause, best to you and Rona! 
Gary 9/4/2008 $100.00 Don't forget the vaseline. Best of Luck! 
Allison Angerame 9/3/2008 $10.00 Good Luck!  
Tom and Ellie Danford 9/2/2008 $20.00 Good luck, Keith! You'll do great! 
Claire Dewhurst 8/29/2008 $35.00 Good luck Keithy! 
OJ, Sandy & "Sunny" Davis 8/28/2008 $25.00 The Florida connection is very proud of Keith. Are there Kilt jogging shorts? 
Becky and Brian Gustafson 8/27/2008 $25.00 Good luck! 
Vic, Brad and Frankie Davis 8/27/2008 $25.00  
Maryann - your friendly realtor 8/27/2008 $50.00 I know you will finish! 
Nancy Jarrett 8/26/2008 $100.00 I am so very proud of my son-in-law! 
Rebecca Stanley 8/22/2008 $25.00 You are a brave man!! Best of luck to you! It's a great thing you are doing! 
Laura Magliulo 8/22/2008 $150.00 God Bless You Keith - You are a fine man! Run On Baby! 
Brian, Mary Kay & Aidan LoCicero 8/19/2008 $100.00 You choose a nice flat course for your first time out. Enjoy the post-season baseball going on too! 
Jennifer Davis and Sloane Yavarkovksy 8/19/2008 $100.00 Good luck Keith, we know your hard work and dedication will pay off. Go Iron Bru!!!!! 
Andrew Shand 8/18/2008 $50.00 Good on you, Keith - it's a great thing you're doing! 
Dave Hluska 8/15/2008 $25.00 Good luck Keith! 
Mitzi 8/14/2008 $50.00 when it gets tough, imagine your in "God's country"! 
Kate Mills 8/14/2008 $25.00 A great cause... Best of luck Keith! 
Eileen 8/14/2008 $250.00 Keith, I thought you only did 26 miles if you could get 72 holes in during the same day! Best, E 
Jan McCarten 8/14/2008 $50.00 I bet you'll have the snazziest race gear -- good luck! 
Beth Teehan 8/14/2008 $100.00  
Barbara O'Connell 8/14/2008 $200.00 Godspeed, Keith! 
Doreen 8/14/2008 $50.00 I'll be thinking about you as you attempt this very noble act on behalf of your nephew! Good Luck! 
Traci Kriesel (Bob and Lori's friend) 8/13/2008 $50.00 Great cause - good luck! I'll be thinking about you! 
Dan 8/13/2008 $50.00 Remember, 20miles is half way. Cold beer and ... you know the rest. :-) Proud to run with you. 
Keith Sutherland 8/13/2008 $200.00 Note to self - finish this 
Heather DiBerardino 8/12/2008 $25.00 Good luck Keith and have fun! 
Diane Hathaway 8/12/2008 $50.00 Good luck, Keith! 
Alasdair and Sheena 8/12/2008 $35.00 Go Keith Go! 
Meredith Petruzzelli 8/12/2008 $25.00 Good luck Keith! 
Eric Hogue 8/11/2008 $50.00  
Duncan Southgate 8/11/2008 $50.00 Good luck sir, hope the knees hold out. Nice and steady early on and I'm sure you'll make it round. 
Andrew D 8/11/2008 $25.00 Get the "Rocky" theme on repeat and you will be feeling strong now Do it,...DO IT. 
Brian 8/11/2008 $50.00 Great Cause Keith - good luck in the run 
Lynn Prosek 8/8/2008 $100.00 we want pictures! 
Howard Silverman 8/8/2008 $50.00 Best of luck Keith! 
Karen Egri 8/8/2008 $50.00 As you run, run, run, hope you have some fun, fun, fun! 
Juan 8/7/2008 $25.00 Great cause Keith.  
Dana 8/7/2008 $100.00 Good luck! I'll be cheering you on. 
Peter Teachman 8/6/2008 $50.00 Good luck with the run Keith and I'm happy to support such a worthy cause! 
Chris Murphy 8/6/2008 $250.00 We'll be looking for a top 10 finish 
nick (the grinder) 8/6/2008 $20.00 when it get tough - grind it out! 
Neil 8/6/2008 $100.00 Aw Jeez.. not you too? Now you're really showing up your big brother. So selfish. Good luck though. 
Debbie Lauf 8/5/2008 $50.00 Good Luck ! 
Tanuja Shenoy 8/5/2008 $25.00 Good luck Keith! 
Ann Green 8/5/2008 $100.00  
Cathy Hartman 8/5/2008 $100.00 Wonderful cause...good luck, Keith! 
Hawaii 8/5/2008 $26.20 Good luck Team Keith 
Angela Federici 8/5/2008 $100.00 Great cause! Best of luck . . .  
Adam Lee 8/5/2008 $25.00 Thanks Keith. Best wishes to you and your sister 
Lea Cervone 8/5/2008 $25.00 We can celebrate when you're done with caramel shortbread! Good Luck! 
David Kimmett 8/5/2008 $50.00 thanks for doing this Keith!  
wmsemrau 8/4/2008 $10.00  
Fiona and Bill Sutherland 8/4/2008 $200.00 Enjoy it (if you can!). Best Wishes 
* Total raised online: $5,195.00
Amount raised offline: $50.00
Grand Total: $5,245.00
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