I received an email today regarding a very good friend of my daughter, Haley. I have know Hillary for a very long time now, and I can attest that she is such a sweet young lady who has dealt with this disease since the 8th grade. It is a very good cause and any donation will help.
| Hillary Feden's Fundraising Page |
| Running to Cure the Runs One Mile at a Time! |
First, let me start by saying thank you for visiting my fundraising page, and helping to provide support as I embark on this fantastic journey! I am very excited to have teamed up Team Challenge which will help train me to run (Yes, I said RUN!) the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon in Napa Valley, California on July 19, 2009! They will be providing everything I need including professional coaching, a training program, financial support and teammates to help me cross the finish line. In return, I will raise funds for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), which hopefully will lead to improved treatment and a most importantly, a CURE! I’m taking the steps needed to help find a cure (13.1 miles worth of steps to be exact!) and I’m going to need the help of my wonderful friends and family! Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are painful, unpredictable diseases that attack the digestive system. Collectively, they are known as inflammatory bowel diseases, and are chronic disorders. Upwards of 1.4 American adults and children suffer from these incurable diseases, affecting mainly those ages 15 to 35. Symptoms can include frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, reduced appetite and or weight loss, ulcers, and pain in the abdomen. Other problems can arise outside of the digestive tract, such as fever, fatigue, arthritis, skin disorders, eye inflammation, and inflammation of the liver or bile ducts. These diseases are very consuming, miserable, embarrassing, and any other negative or nasty word you can think of. Worst of all, they can become life threatening. I was inspired to join this great cause because as you may or may not know, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when I was in 8th grade. Since being diagnosed, I’ve gone through countless medications, doctor’s visits, procedures and surgeries (all while living daily with the unpleasant symptoms!). While I have had my fair share of ups and downs, I consider myself very lucky. For the most part, I’ve been able to lead a normal and healthy life. I know my disease could be worse and has the potential to become worse in the future. Every day is different and I never know how I’m going to feel, but I’m a true believer in that everything happens for a reason! I’ve vowed to never let this disease get the best of me and instead have decided to embrace it as a part of life! On top of myself having Crohn’s, recently my best friend and the person I aspire to be was diagnosed with IBD, my older sister Heather. So, I promise to do all the running if YOU can help me reach my goal of $3,800 for the CCFA! For every dollar donated, 80 cents goes directly to research and patient support. While I know that times are tough (after all I am a broke college student!!) every dollar truly counts! **Keep in mind that all donations made are 100% TAX-DEDUCTIBLE** Your contribution can be made on this page or via check or cash to me. It’s my goal to get all of my funds raised ASAP so I can focus on my training! Please feel free to spread the word about Crohn’s and Colitis and share my page and story with your friends and family; and of course, anyone who wants to come watch and cheer me on as I sweat and battle through the 13.1 miles in Napa is welcome! (If not for me, at least come for the wine!) Again, with my deepest sincerity, thank you! May 2009 continue to Bless you like it has me! :-) -Hillary Feden ** Keep checking in for updates on my training and most importantly, upcoming fundraisers!** |
You can donate here: http://www.active.com/donate/napa09midamerica/napa09HFeden
GOOD LUCK HILLARY!!
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