Gratitude

As I've mentioned in my first post, I was a bit intimidated by the fundraising goal of $6,100 when I joined Team Diabetes less than 3 weeks ago.  I was worried that I would be so consumed by the pressures of fundraising, my marathon training would suffer.

Tonight, less than 3 weeks since registering, I reached 80% of my total fundraising goal!  I am so full of gratitude for my family, friends, colleagues and others who have stepped forward and donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association on my behalf.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Even though I am close to my goal, this is going to be a very busy week of fundraising. Today, we started preparations for a garage sale/fundraiser at our home next Saturday, November 10 with all proceeds going to the CDA.  I was lucky enough to be interviewed by another one of our local newspapers and there will be a mention in their issue this week about the event.  We have some donated gifts, and will be having a silent auction, as well as accepting donations from those who stop by.  The main floor of our house is currently overloaded with items that will be sold, making it hard to get around!

Please help me exceed my fundraising goal.  The Canadian Diabetes Association does such amazing work, supporting millions of Canadians, including my daughter.  Her experience at D-Camps was so important to her coming to terms with her diagnosis of Type I Diabetes.  I am humbled by the significant improvements in diabetic care, but we have a long way to go.  Help us find a cure in Sarah's lifetime.  Please visit https://ocp.diabetes.ca/Pledge/csPersonalPage.asp?prId=td&tId=19089&oId=15555744#.UIqt-D7ImMk.email to contribute.  We are grateful for whatever you can pledge.

Tonight, we turn our clocks back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ends.  I am pleased about that, as I have my long run early tomorrow morning.  Back to 20km after a 2 week rest since the Detroit Half-Marathon.

Thanks for following, and for your support.

Jack