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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 jason magurno asks

Q: Please help me support the National MS Society as I run the 2009 Boston Marathon

To Whom it May Concern, (PLEASE, Forward to anyone you feel would like to support this effort)
 
On April 20, 2009, I will join 20,000 runners for the historic Boston Marathon. I will run 26.2 miles to raise money for the National MS Society. This effort has a personal meaning to me because my mother was diagnosed with MS over a decade ago and has enjoyed a normal quality of life due to medicines and treatments which are a result of efforts made in part by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year's goal is to raise $30,000 and I want to do my part to reach that goal. To make a donation, you can simply visit my team's webpage and click on my name (Jason Magurno) to make a donation. The website address is: http://eventnyn.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=11080&pg=entry  

or mail a check (made payable to "Run MS NYC") to:

National MS Society-NYC Chapter
Attn: Run MS
733 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017

Please make sure to put my name and the Boston Marathon in the memo section of your check.
 
The National MS Society believes that moving is not just something you can or can't do but, rather, is who you are. Run to Stop MS raises funds for critical research, as well as comprehensive programs and services for people with MS, moving closer toward a world free of MS. When you donate, you become a part of the powerful movement that is doing something about MS Now.

Many thanks in advance for your generous support.
 
Thank you for reading,
  Jason Magurno 

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Merely Me, Health Guide
3/ 4/09 5:36pm

Hi Jason!

 

I absolutely applaud you as you are running for those of us who have this disease.  Thank you for doing this and for telling us here. 

 

Have you run this before?  What is it like to run a marathon?  I have no idea...I always do the walk-a-thons myself.

 

I want to encourage you to participate on our site...you can write a share post about your mom or anything to promote MS awareness.  March is MS Awareness month.

 

Thank you again.  Let us know how you do with the marathon!

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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide
3/ 4/09 7:58pm

Hey Jason,

 

Good for You!!!  What a great way to do something positive to show your support for you Mom and for the NMSS.  I can't imagine running and marathon, actually walking 5K would be equivalent to a marathon for me right now.

 

I applaud you and wish you the best experience. 

 

Lisa

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