Running for Lymphoma Research

A great big thank you goes out to two friends today. Bill Wheatley- Heckman and Kathy Bernetti. Bill completed the Philadelphia marathon yesterday in an impressive 3 hrs 25 minujtes. Last month Kathy Bernetti ran the Baltimore half marathon I believe. Through their incredible efforts and kindness they have raised almost $6,000 for lymphoma and leukemia research. I am humbled that they were spurred on to do this by my diagnosis this year.

Thank you to all who sent in contributions. I believe Bill still has the info up on his entries with instructions for anyone else who may wish to send in a contribution after the event. You have both been inspirational to me through your efforts, thanks from the bottom of my heart. Bill made a point of saving notes that accompanied the checks as they came in and sending them on to me. They are treasures, I have read and kept them all.

Paul.  November 11. 2007.

Comments

[Liddy]

That's terrific! You seem surprised at how you've inspired people into action or the kind responses you've gotten from everyone, including the kids. I'm not surprised at all. You're such a great man. Dedicated teacher, caring and humorous colleague, family man, strong member of the community. Like I said, I'm not at all surprised by the strong responses:)