HEARTS FOR HARRIET
MILES FOR MAGGIE
Friends, Family and Colleagues,
Hard to believe that this is now the seventh year since I committed to doing the Columbia Iron Girl annually in honor of two remarkable women. And the seventh year for raising funds for cancer research, treatment and support services.
The two women are my first cousin Harriet who in 2007 lost her 9 year fight for her life to breast cancer. And Maggie Brown, a dear friend and community icon, who fought hard but succumbed to brain cancer in early 2010.
The cause that I raise funds for is Team Fight and the Ulman Cancer Fund. What an appropriate name - Team Fight! Harriet and Maggie fought long and hard in their struggle against cancer. And the time and effort put into training, racing and raising funds for cancer is my "fight" in honor of these two women and in support of others who are still in their own fight for their lives.
This year Brad and I moved to downtown Frederick and the Columbia Iron Girl event has been in question. So I am committing to run at least as many miles as the Iron Girl's total race was - approximately 25 - in events throughout 2014. And the first one is this coming weekend - the Frederick Half Marathon. I still may do the Columbia Iron Girl assuming it does go forward this year. In any case, as I always do - there will be only one ask for all my efforts.
Many thanks to all of you who so generously support me in my annual commitment!
Barb
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, as they fight cancer and embrace survivorship.
With your support, The Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide multiple support services and resources for the young adult cancer community, including:
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Cancer to 5K - A free, progressive, 12-week run/walk program designed to reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.
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Helping Others Fight - A volunteer program that provides basic services – such as transportation to and from treatment, yard work, home repairs, delivery of chemo care bags – to local cancer patients and their families so they can focus their energy on their battle with cancer and their well-being.
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Patient Navigation - A free program - onsite at cancer centers and remote - that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one personal support and resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival.
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Scholarships - A financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.
Thank you for making these programs and our mission possible.
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| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Deb Henkel | 08/28/2014 | $20.00 | Nancy Tucker | 08/14/2014 | $50.00 | Kenneth Hankin | 08/12/2014 | $50.00 | Tom O'Connor | 08/11/2014 | $50.00 | Miles Coffman | 08/11/2014 | $60.00 | Jim Anderson | 08/11/2014 | $50.00 | All the best to your organization and big cheers for my good friend Barb Nicklas! | Kelly Howden | 08/11/2014 | $50.00 | Barb, you are an inspiration! Kelly | Kenneth Lundeen | 08/11/2014 | $100.00 | Mary Kiley | 08/10/2014 | $500.00 | Go Girl! So proud of you! | Steven Sachs | 08/10/2014 | $100.00 | Keep up the good work | John Warner | 08/10/2014 | $100.00 | So impressed, Barb. Good luck!! | Marcie Karavakis | 08/07/2014 | $50.00 | Great work Barb! You are amazing. | Sheila Zachman | 08/06/2014 | $50.00 | Michele Toth | 08/05/2014 | $200.00 | Thank you Barb for keeping Maggie's spirit alive! | Linda Wilson | 08/05/2014 | $25.00 | Mary Ellen Braly | 08/04/2014 | $100.00 | Best of luck, Barb! | Caroline Sherman | 08/04/2014 | $50.00 | You go girl. I am with you in spirit. | Elizabeth R. Kahn | 07/31/2014 | $50.00 | Go for it! Best of luck to you. Betsey | Kevin Kelehan | 07/31/2014 | $50.00 | Glad to help out this great cause, and appreciate your participation, as always. | Anne Tarantino | 07/31/2014 | $25.00 | I'm very proud of you | Kirby Boyd | 07/31/2014 | $100.00 | Catherine Boyd | 07/30/2014 | $100.00 | Fantastic Spirit, Barb! | Debra Mastin | 07/28/2014 | $50.00 | You go girl! | Jacqueline Eiting | 07/26/2014 | $100.00 | you go Girl!!! | Kirk Ballard | 06/16/2014 | $50.00 | Brigid Claffy | 06/03/2014 | $40.00 | You are unbelievable! | Debra Connelly | 05/27/2014 | $100.00 | Keep up the good work Barb. I hope you hit your goal! | Jean Moon | 05/25/2014 | $50.00 | Julie Rickey | 05/10/2014 | $100.00 | Brian & Andie Spencer | 05/04/2014 | $200.00 | As always its a pleasure to support you in such a great endeavor | Jean Legal | 05/04/2014 | $25.00 | Happy running for a good cause. | Valerie Gross | 05/02/2014 | $50.00 | Go Barb! Thanks for all you do. All the best, Valerie | Mark Pankratz | 05/01/2014 | $100.00 | Way to go Barb! So nice that you continue to do this. Sorry to hear about the tragedy with Joey | Lorraine Nicklas | 05/01/2014 | $250.00 | I'm proud of all you do, Barb. | Robert Hirsch | 04/30/2014 | $50.00 | Thanks for doing this to benefit others. | Steve Bunn | 04/30/2014 | $50.00 | Steve Bohn | 04/29/2014 | $200.00 | Barb Van Winkle | 04/29/2014 | $100.00 | Best wishes for your half marathon this weekend and Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon, Barb! | Angela Brown | 04/29/2014 | $500.00 | Good luck with your training and thanks for continuing to honor my Mom. | Karen and Mike Johnson | 04/29/2014 | $100.00 | Barb, Again, we are impressed with your drive and stamina to give it your all again!! One day we will get together and toast this accomplishment. | Philip Mercer | 04/29/2014 | $100.00 | Thanks for allowing us to share in this wonderful event. Keep running! | Barbara Kellner | 04/29/2014 | $50.00 | Jerry Coates | 04/29/2014 | $200.00 | Nesbitt Brown | 04/29/2014 | $500.00 | Thank you Barb. | Richard Goldman | 04/29/2014 | $50.00 | Barbara: Sally and I wish you strength and speed. | Julie Cameron | 04/29/2014 | $25.00 | Beth Leaman | 04/28/2014 | $100.00 | We continue to be proud of what you accomplish. You go, girl! | Kate Sheehy | 04/28/2014 | $100.00 |
| Total | $5,170.00 | ||