It's been a while since the last post...

Well the Chicago Triathlon has come and gone. It was AMAZING to be so supported. Thanks to all of the family and friends who cheered me on, especially during my dreaded swim. Ah the swim. The swim has and always will be the most difficult part for me. When I first decided that I was going to start doing triathlons last year, I could barely swim the length of a pool! This summer I swam A MILE in LAKE MICHIGAN! Not as fast as some others, but I'll get there. Again, I love being a Charity Athlete for ACS because it keeps me positive and honest. It keeps me active when sometimes all I want to do is stay in bed all day and not face the day. I'm grateful to all the people I've met and I'm not stopping till I cross that Ironman finish line With the Chicago Marathon less than a week a way, I'm excited and nervous, as always. I'm confident this race is going to be fun, I just hope that I can muscle through to get a PR along side Jenn. As always, we run for Familia. Through tough times, turn to whatever gets you through to help keep you positive :)!

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!! CLICK BELOW TO DONATE :)

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/CRFY09Illinois?team_id=518548&pg=team&fr_id=18799

THANKS! and welcome to the Team KRISTIN!

Thanks to everybody who came out to the kick-off celebration.

So far this season we've already raised $825 :)!!!!

We're also welcoming our newest member of the team: Kristin Williams :) She'll be racing in her first Chicago Triathlon this Aug 30 as a member of Team Familia for the American Cancer Society :)

Pics from the party:

As always, thanks for the support!!!

Click below to join / donate :)

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/CRFY09Illinois?team_id=518548&pg=team&fr_id=18799

TIME TO PARTY! Team Familia Annual Fundraiser!

Its time for Team Familia's annual American Cancer Society marathon kick-off party. Help us start off the training season by coming out to Zella's. A $10 donation- (all proceeds will go towards our fundraising efforts) will get you a wristband to get discounted drinks from 8-11pm. We'll also have a raffle with chances to win some awesome prizes! 

Hope to see you there!

Where: Zella's 1983 N. Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60614

http://www.zellachicago.com/

When: Saturday, June 13, 2009 8:00pm

As always, THANKS for the support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click below to donate / join our team :)

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/CRFY09Illinois?team_id=518548&pg=team&fr_id=18799&fl=en_US&et=aKsdYXRTnzKcpU3EbESCAA..&s_tafId=315038

Volunteer for ACS!!! Check out Michelle in action:

Want to be involved but not sure if you are ready to lace up for a race yet? Volunteer for ACS!!! Volunteers are key components to making our races successful events and raising money for the ACS Charity Runner Program. The program is based on the efforts of fantastic volunteers so that more money can go directly to the cause.

Check out Michelle and her students in action at the Soldier Field 10, May 24, 2009!!

Interested in volunteering??????

Contact Nick Huertas at Nick.Huertas@cancer.org

As always, Thanks for the Support!!!!

DONATE / JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!

Click below to donate / join our team :)

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/CRFY09Illinois?team_id=518548&pg=team&fr_id=18799&fl=en_US&et=aKsdYXRTnzKcpU3EbESCAA..&s_tafId=315038

DONATE / JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!

Click below to donate / join our team :)

THANKS for the support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/CRFY09Illinois?team_id=518548&pg=team&fr_id=18799&fl=en_US&et=aKsdYXRTnzKcpU3EbESCAA..&s_tafId=31503840

2009 Charity Athlete Kick Off

Join the Charity Athlete Committee and special guest Carey Pinkowski from the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as we kick off the running season and the Charity Athlete program. The 2009 Charity Athlete Kick Off will be a fun morning, with great information about training, fundraising, apparel, nutrition and American Cancer Society programs. Bring a friend! Breakfast will be provided

* Win Great Raffle Prizes Including a FREE entry into the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, ACS running gear and Chicago Cubs Tickets

*FREE Charity Runner Registration at Event
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Saturday, May 2nd @ 9 AM - Fleet Feet Sports (1620 N Wells St)
Click Here for more information and to RSVP

http://main.acsevents.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=108865

Pics from the event!!!!!

Link to Donate and / or Join the team coming this May 2, 2009!!!!

Stay tuned....

Jenn's Race History....

I just would like to add that the American Cancer Society is the only reason that I decided to step-up to the challenge of a marathon. If I hadn't discovered the Charity Runners program, I would've not even considered it seriously. Thanks to that much needed motivation, I have discovered a hobby and lifestyle that I love.

2007
Shamrock Shuffle
Soldier Field10
Chicago Marathon

2008
Disney World Marathon
Nashville Half
Soldier Field 10
Attempted Alaska full but due to a broken ankle only ran the Alaska 5miler
Chicago Half
Chicago Marathon

2009
New Orleans Half
Shamrock Shuffle- March 29, 2009- 50:05, includes a full body dive into the pavement (not on purpose of course, it was wet and cold!)
Chicago Marathon- October 11, 2009
not sure what else we're signing up for at the moment

Veronica's Race History....

2007 was the year that we began our involvement with the ACS Charity Runner program, so I'll start there

2007
Shamrock Shuffle
Soldier Field 10
Chicago Marathon
Disney Marathon

2008
Soldier Field 10
Madison Wisconsin Crazy Legs
Harbor Lights Sprint Triathlon
Chicago Accenture Sprint Distance Triathlon
Chicago Marathon

2009
Shamrock Shuffle- March 29, 2009- Holy Cold and Slushy! 8K at 52:02 NOT exactly a PR

"13.1"- June 7, 2009
Chicago Olympic Distance Triathlon- August 30, 2009

Chicago Marathon- October 11, 2009

The ones we run for...

Those we honor:

Dad

Dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in April of 2007, and passed shortly after on September 10, 2007.
He was an awesome dad and not a day goes by that we don't miss him.



Tia Silvia
Cancer first hit close to home when Tia Siliva battled breast cancer over 10 years ago. Although she lived many full years after that period, as the cancer remained in remission, her cancer came back strong in 2007. Tia Silvia passed in October of 2007, 3 short weeks after Dad. She was very much loved by her husband and family, and is still dearly missed.



Tia Maria
Check out her published story below!
Maria is a survivor of colon cancer. She is healthy today and one of those most amazing human beings I know.
http://www.alemana.cl/alemana_noticias/Alemana_abril_2008.pdf





We also honor all familias affected by cancer, especially





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