Fundraiser: ALISON CROTTY
Event: Raise More Than a Sweat for CanTeen
Event Date: 10 Nov 2009

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My target: $1,300.00Online total: $1,764.80 AUD

I'm running a marathon in honour of my friend Sally and her family and to raise money for CanTeen. This is my friend Sally and her sister Kim ( on right).Kim died of leukaemia in June. She was 21. Kim, Sally and her family were helped immensely by CanTe

But Why?

20 Jul 09 20:57 PM
Posted by ALISON CROTTY

Hi everyone - thanks for coming here and reading this.
I've never tried to raise money for anything before. I'm not even really sure why I'm doing this. I hope you'll bear with me as I try to explain.
My husband J and I have known Sally for ten years. When her sister Kim became ill with leukaemia we were heartbroken on her behalf, and also on behalf of her parents, even though we don't know them well. We have a daughter of our own and can't begin to imagine their pain. When Kim had her bone marrow transplant and went into remission we were so happy for the whole family - and when she became ill again we ached for them. We tried to be there for Sally if she needed us, but there was little we could do of course.
When Kim died we felt so helpless! How can you even presume to try and comfort parents who've lost a daughter, or a grieving sister? Especially a family like the Lanes who faced the whole ordeal with such dignity and faith?
Still I wanted to do SOMETHING. Something to say, I'm so sorry this happened to you, and I'm glad there were people and organisations around to bring meaning and joy to Kim's last months.
After I entered the Melbourne Marathon it just came to me - I should run it for the Lanes, and try to raise some money for a charity that supported them. So here we are.
I've never run a marathon before. I'm scared (and a bit embarrassed about asking for money) but I hope you'll sponsor me! I'd be happy with even one dollar, or if you're feeling flush, one dollar for each km I run. That'd be...errrrr.... 42! Eeek! Or you could sponsor me for each hour that I run - I'm estimating six!
Thanks again for reading this and in advance for your donations. I'll dig deep and I hope you will too
cheers
Alison

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Raise More Than a Sweat for CanTeen for CanTeen

CanTeen is the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer.

CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer. We do this by providing an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds including young people who have been diagnosed with cancer, who have an immediate family member that has been diagnosed with cancer, and young people who had an immediate family member who died from cancer.

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Emma	13 Oct 09	donation	$50.00 AUD	And a finisher's donation, to match your finisher's medal.
Paul Wilson	13 Oct 09	donation	$26.20 AUD	Alison, as promised, double the donation for completing the job. Well done!
Kathy	13 Oct 09	donation	$50.00 AUD	Well done Alison. What a fantasic effort. You are inspiring
	10 Oct 09	donation	$25.00 AUD
Jen (from work)	09 Oct 09	donation	$10.00 AUD	You go girl! Run like the wind!
Sue & Tony L	08 Oct 09	donation	$250.00 AUD	This is a small box for a message! How can we fit in here our heartfelt thanks and (dare I say it) enjoyment of the wonderful message if love and support you have sent to us all - it is truly amazing, and so are you! (And Jeff as back-up crew)! You go girl, and we will thank you more personally soon. Love from Kim's Mum and Dad
Lyn McQ	07 Oct 09	donation	$80.00 AUD	a mere token compared with your dedication
	07 Oct 09	donation	$42.00 AUD
Talina	05 Oct 09	donation	$20.00 AUD	Your amazing!
Alischa	02 Oct 09	donation	$40.00 AUD	Excellent work..very proud of you!!!
Patti	28 Sep 09	donation	$20.00 AUD
Wendy D	28 Sep 09	donation	$10.00 AUD
jeanne	28 Sep 09	donation	$20.00 AUD	yo mama, you're my hero!
Angela D	28 Sep 09	donation	$50.00 AUD	Go Alison - fantastic effort!
Wes McKean	25 Sep 09	donation	$25.00 AUD	Who needs to HTFU when you have Sally and her family to run for?
Krissie P	24 Sep 09	donation	$10.00 AUD	Good luck and thank you! :)
Deirdre Melrose	23 Sep 09	donation	$25.00 AUD	As though studying for a masters degree wasn't enough to keep you out of mischief - you are a superwoman!
Anna Mortensen	23 Sep 09	donation	$25.00 AUD	Good on you Alison!
Andrew G	23 Sep 09	donation	$10.00 AUD	Good on you Alison, I admire your courage and conviction!
David and Gretta	22 Sep 09	donation	$42.00 AUD	We are so proud of you!!

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