**** you cancer!!

[MARKCORE]

I am Posting to share with you some very exciting news. I have decided to run The 2011 Marine Corps Marathon on October 30, 2011 with TeamAICR - Gnar Wallz! I am running the marathon in honor of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. As I train over the next few months to complete this 26.2 mile endurance event, I dedicate the miles to those who are enduring or have endured something far more difficult, cancer. They are my inspiration.

I have committed to raising at least $1,000 to help AICR’s important cancer research and education programs continue and grow. Great strides have been made, but there still is much to learn. I hope you will support my efforts by making a contribution. Please visit my personal page to make a donation online.

The American Institute for Cancer Research:

If you prefer to make a donation by check, you may make it payable to AICR. Include my name and "MCM" in the memo line and mail the checks to:

Katie Walls/TeamAICR Coordinator
American Institute for Cancer Research
1759 R Street, NW
Washington DC, 20009

Thank you so much for your support. I look forward to being in touch with you as my marathon training and fundraising efforts continue!

Sincerely,

Mark

 

[CobraBob]

That is a very commendable thing you're doing there Mark. I wish you the best. Is this your first marathon?

 

[SID297]

Very cool.

 

[lobra97]

awesome man! 26 miles damn!

 

[s_x_i]

**** you indeed!

My kid brother is fighting cancer right now, so I'm all about this.

$$ Sent, good luck on your run! :beer:

 

[MARKCORE]

That is a very commendable thing you're doing there Mark. I wish you the best. Is this your first marathon?

Thank you! Yes first full marathon. I've done 10k's before, but this is a whole nother beast. It's totally worth it!

Very cool.

:thumbsup:

awesome man! 26 miles damn!

:thumbsup:

**** you indeed!

My kid brother is fighting cancer right now, so I'm all about this.

$$ Sent, good luck on your run! :beer:

Sorry to hear this man. What is his name? Wish him all the luck man. Thank you for your donation!!!!

 

[s_x_i]

His name is Will Smith - I made a thread about it on here back in April when we found out. He's had surgery and done 4 rounds of Chemo and is beating it slowly...

 

[CobraBob]

How long is your training program? And are you following a specific program? Just curious because I've run three 1/2 marathons and know that to train properly you have to commit to a strict regimen of typically 10 (1/2 marathon) or 16 weeks (full marathon) depending on the miles to be run.

 

[MARKCORE]

His name is Will Smith - I made a thread about it on here back in April when we found out. He's had surgery and done 4 rounds of Chemo and is beating it slowly...

Thats awesome he's beating it! How old is he? Can you post the link?

 

[MARKCORE]

How long is your training program? And are you following a specific program? Just curious because I've run three 1/2 marathons and know that to train properly you have to commit to a strict regimen of typically 10 (1/2 marathon) or 16 weeks (full marathon) depending on the miles to be run.

The program my team is using is 18 weeks long. 3 members are experienced marathon runners and are guiding us. We are all prior military and share the, "we won't quit" attitude. :beer:

 

[s_x_i]

He just turned 27, here's a link to the thread when I found out: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/road-side-pub-17/764995-big-c.html

He's taken a beating financially, owned his own business before this and hasn't been able to work for a few months now. Hopefully he's up and about again really soon.

Here's a link to his Facebook if you guys feel like posting get well messages. :beer:

Will Smith | Facebook

 

[ssssnake]

CANCER!!!!!

I feel the same way. Donation made and good luck!

 

[F1reStart3r]

CANCER!!!!!

I feel the same way. Donation made and good luck!

Win

 

[346CamaroSS]

This is very cool of you Mark. I recently ran an 8K for diabetes in May. I could not imagine running a full marathon. Good luck!

 

[MARKCORE]

CANCER!!!!!

I feel the same way. Donation made and good luck!

THANK YOU!!! You guys are awesome for donating!

 

[usmcrebel]

RIP Gump
Cancer has taken so many of my family... thank you bro!

 

[CobraBob]

The program my team is using is 18 weeks long. 3 members are experienced marathon runners and are guiding us. We are all prior military and share the, "we won't quit" attitude. :beer:

That sounds great Mark. I know you'll do well. Wait until you cross the finish line. :rockon:

 

[s_x_i]

BUMP FOR MORE DONATIONS! Come on you tight buggers, this man's running a marathon, pony up some cash for a good cause! :beer:

 

[ItsReal93]

I am currently fighting cancer, so I would just like to say thank you!! I think what you're doing is amazing. I will be donating as soon as I get some money together. Let us know how it goes!

 

[VirtualSVT]

Donated Because of those we have lost:

My Grandfather
Gump
Black96SVT

and all those affected on this board.



My mom kicked cancers ass thankfully.

Good luck.