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Help Raise the Bar

$1,594 raised,
our goal is $1,000!

Mike Kennedy's Als Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Thank you so much for your support to date- its been overwhelming!

This May, I'm going to be running the Bluenose Marathon in Halifax (26.2 miles/ 42.6 kilometers) in an effort to raise money for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. For those of you who don't know, its a degenerative neurological disorder through which sufferers are subject to the gradual degradation of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Upon being diagnosed, those with ALS generally have a life expectancy of 2-5 years, often succumbing to death by asphyxiation because the muscles required to breathe are eventually rendered useless over time.

My original goal was to raise $1000 for the cause, which is roughly $1 per kilometer that I'll be running over the next 16 weeks while training for and completing the marathon and with your generosity, I've achieved it! Please help me to continue raising the bar and improve the lives of those living with ALS.

Training is going really well - its forced me to get into the best shape of my life. I've lost 10 pounds since I started and ran my first sub 20 minute 5k earlier this week.

All online donations will automatically be issued a tax receipt via email.

Thanks for your generosity towards a good cause!

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What Others Have Said:

Posted: May 18, 2008 Scott P. from Ancaster, Ontario writes: Kudos, buddy.
Posted: May 17, 2008 Cathy K. from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia writes... We are really proud of this accomplishment best wishesCathy & Dad
Posted: Feb 16, 2008 Jana H. from Calgary, Alberta writes: Just reached your goal! I'm proud of you ;)
Posted: Feb 16, 2008 Jaime S. from Halifax, Nova Scotia writes... I think it is pretty excellent what you're doing here, boy! Good luck!
Posted: Feb 6, 2008 Jesse Z. from Mthatha, Other writes: Some day when I'm not a missionary in Africa I'll donate a bunch to your running adventures. In the meantime, though, take this small bit and know that your dedication to the cause is inspiring.
Posted: Jan 29, 2008 Shannon L. from Toronto, Ontario writes... Hey Mike, good luck!
Posted: Jan 28, 2008 Suzanne L. from Happy Valley, Oregon writes: The check is in the mail.....as is the shirt! STOP-PRE!!!!! Good luck for Oregon!
Posted: Jan 22, 2008 Tim M. from Toronto, Ontario writes... Hey Mike, good on you for undertaking such a great initiative, best of luck with the training and with the event itself. You'll have no problem meeting your goal. Hope all is well. Cheers, Tim
Posted: Jan 22, 2008 Hayley D. from Halifax, Nova Scotia writes: Hey Mike! What a great idea and a wonderful cause, I'm proud to help you reach your goal! I didn't know you were in Halifax too :) Best of luck with all your training!!
Posted: Jan 17, 2008 Sarah O. from Markham, Ontario writes... I think you should aim for $10,000! It's only January and you're almost halfway there...
Posted: Jan 16, 2008 Kathleen B. from Halifax, Nova Scotia writes: Good on you, Mike! I admire the commitment you've made to support ALS, and will be thinking of you in the coming months.
Posted: Jan 15, 2008 Ashley B. from Whitecourt, Alberta writes... Hey Mike, That's great to hear you are going out in such a way for Lou Gehrig's disease. Good luck and let us know after how everything went! -Ashley

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