What's New... 8/31/11

We are getting more and more excited each day.

So many things have happened in the last week. We have been hitting the fundraising trail hard. We have been going to businesses asking for donations. While we were in Stein Mart and gentleman came up to Darrel and asked if his was running the marathon for LLS. Darrel said yes. The man shook his hand and told him he had signed up 11 years ago but then shortly after was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis so could not run. With great sincerity he thanked Darrel for running. What an encouragement this was to Darrel. Running for those who can't.

There were times this last week I had doubt that I could. I experienced my first severe pain when my IT tendons revolted on me. You see they have been at rest and left alone for the past 30 years. An occasional burst here and there but nothing like 5 miles. We have fantastic coaches that helped me through. I now am wearing compression leg sleeves and they really help. Still not pain free but still running.

Last night Darrel put out a post on Facebook asking if anyone knew of an inexpensive runner's watch that signals you for intervals since we will be walking and running. Today a friend (Thanks Mike!) at his work brought in and gave to Darrel a Polar S520 with heart monitor. God is so good.

SUPER NEWS: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - North Texas Chapter Did you know? In Fiscal Year 2011, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's North Texas chapter was able to help 1,368 patients receive financial aid for a total of $205,200! Your dollars at work - helping your friends, neighbors and co-workers!! Way to go! Let's beat that in 2011-2012!

GREAT NEWS! For each $5 you give, including those who have already gave; you will be entered into a drawing call the "Pot of Gold". Team members are collecting gift cards from all over to go into the "Pot". The "Pot should be between worth $1000-$3000. Now ONE person will win the pot. Each time you give $5 you get ONE ticket or 5 tickets for $20. What a fun fundraiser.

"May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;

Establish the work of our hands for us

Yes, establish the work of our hands."

Psalm 90:17 (maybe we could say feet?)

Thank you so very much for giving, if you already gave, THANK YOU ~ This is to let you know how we are doing.

Darrel & Ginger Brooks

Please use the following link to donate online quickly and securely plus learn more about my progress.  You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.

   http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntxok/Whiterck11/BrooksRunTheRace

   On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you very much for your support.  We greatly appreciate your generosity.

 

   Thank you,

 

   Ginger Brooks

 

   P.S. I would appreciate it if you would forward this link via email to as many people as you can to encourage them to donate as well. Thanks again :o )