Here is your chance to make a contribution and have your loved one’s name placed on the back of my running shirt in honor of their battle against PPA during the Great Wall of China Marathon in 2012.
For special dedication, go to: PPA Research and Education Fund – Run4papa
Thank you for your support!
Each year over 4,000 people climb to the top of John Hancock Center to raise funds for lung disease research, advocacy and education. In 2011 over 2,500 participants indicated they or someone they know has been touched by a form of lung disease. Participants choose from two climbing categories–full climb (94 floors) or half climb (52 floors).
I have elected to do the Full Climb: this division is for the competitive athlete looking for the ultimate challenge of scaling 94 floors.
This race will be a perfect measuring stick in preparation for The Great Wall of China Marathon’s 5,164 steps.
The race takes place on February 26th, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
Thank you to everyone that reunited with my “Papa” and supported the climb of 5,164! I could not have imagined the fundraiser being anymore successful: over 150 guests came to support the journey as well as hundreds whom mailed in contributions before & after the big day. We have tallied the totals:
Due to the massive global support of this campaign, we reached our initial goal far quicker than we envisioned. We are so thankful and appreciative for all the words of encouragement and realize this journey has so much more potential ahead.
As you may be aware by now, I originally set the goal of $20,000 as a barometer for the Run 4 Papa campaign to create awareness and raise funds for PPA research. When I was staring at a blank screen 94 short days ago with a thermometer that showed $0 at the bottom and a 20K at the top, I had no idea how short or long it would take to achieve this goal.
It takes a lot of people to make this happen, and believe me, I have had plenty of help from family, friends and complete strangers willing to offer their time and advice to move this campaign forward and create exposure for PPA and those battling this disease every day.
As a direct result of that effort and time, we are raising the new goal to $50,000. We realize this is quite ambitious but I am confident that with the same work mentality, help, and support, this new goal can and WILL be reached over the remaining 210 days before the Great Wall of China Marathon.
I greatly appreciate the support and please continue to spread the good word about this cause.
A film dedicated for all people diagnosed with PPA that struggle to communicate but are fighting everyday – Run4Papa is behind you!
To watch video of the event, go to: Support the Climb of 5,164
To see photos from the fundraiser, go to: Reunite with Dr. Louis “Papa” Heyman
Thank you so much to all the Gold, Silver and In-Kind sponsors for your willingness to contribute to this special event by funding PPA research and providing food for our guests.
Adams Development Corporation, Allegra Printing & Imaging, Breath of Spring Florist, OrthoCarolina 10K Classic, Sellers Orthdontics, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture
Bienenstock Nationwide Court Reporting & Video, Haddassah, Taubman, Nadis and Neuman (attorney's-at-law), SAV-ON DRUGS
Bake Station * Berci Letterpress Services * Brooklyn Bagel *Cherry Blossom Farms * CK Mediterranean Grille * Dakota Bread * Detroit Bagel * Diamond Bakery * Dunkin Donuts * Einstein Bros Bagel * Hiller's Market * Jonny Pomodoro's * Long Lake Market * Market Square * Mrs. Maddox Cake Shoppe * New York Bagel * Star Deli
Contributions are still rolling in for this past weekend’s Support the Climb of 5,164 fundraiser from people who were unable to attend or heard about the cause online and decided to donate. We want to ensure that our count is as accurate as possible for all those who have generously taken the time to support this special event. As a result, we have postponed our announcement until NEXT Friday, October 21st, upon which we will provide you with an official total.
To watch video of the event:
Thank you to everyone that reunited with my “Papa” and supported the climb of 5,164! It was a fantastic atmosphere and a memorable experience. We won’t know the official total of donations until the end of this week as more continue to pour in online and through the mail; however, it’s fair to that that we far exceeded $5,164. I might have to run the steps 2 or 3 times over…
A film dedicated for all people diagnosed with PPA that struggle to communicate but are fighting everyday – Run4Papa is behind you!
Here is an opportunity to come together for a special reunion to honor and meet up with Dr. Louis “Papa” Heyman in the local Metro Detroit area.
Since there are 5,164 steps to climb and descend on the Great Wall of China Marathon, we thought it would be a creative way to organize a fundraiser where former patients, employees, colleagues, students, friends and family can help pledge $1 a step to reach the goal of 5,164.
To make a donation online, go to: http://www.giving.northwestern.edu/nu/CNADC (RUN4PAPA)
