I am running to save lives!

I have recently taken an interest in running. Yes, that's right, running. In January 2006 I set a goal: lose weight and get back in shape. To do that, I hired a personal trainer, Martin. At our first session, I laughed at him when he told me to run from here to that tree (only about five yards). "You've got to be kidding!" I said. Now, I compete in 5K and 10K races and run over five miles every day.

I entered races to support worthy causes but that wasn't enough for me. I wanted to do more. I wanted to run more. Then I found Team in Training, a fundraising marathon-training program, and joined. Team in Training will prepare me and my teammates to overcome the challenges of running a marathon (yes, you heard right!) while fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They're a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. I've taken on this challenge for many reasons. First I want to make a difference. Then of course I relish the physical challenge of running 26.2 miles. Most importantly, I get to honor a lot of very special people who have fought for their lives or lost their lives to various forms of cancer. My older brother, Val is one of those who fought and won the battle of lymphoma. My best friend lost her husband to brain cancer and within two weeks of his death, she lost her long time girl friend to breast cancer. Please help me to stop this tragic disease.

I invite you to support me in making a difference as I raise funds for the Team in Training program and train for the LA Marathon on March 4, 2006. I am personally committed to raising $5,000. When you make your tax-deductible donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society you help further this great cause. Make a difference today. Be as generous as possible. A full 75% of all donations go directly to the cause of saving people's lives when they face cancer.My personal fundraising deadline is fast approaching so please send your contribution by December 18, 2006 so I can better monitor my progress. Just use this link: http://www.active.com/donate/tntgla/tntglaARobins
to make your donation. It's easy and secure.

Remember, you can deduct 100% of your donation from your taxes. Our tax ID is 13-5644916. You can give even stronger support to this program by passing this letter on to your friends and family and by asking if your company has a matching gifts program that can easily double your donation!

I am grateful for your love and support. This is the BIGGEST step out of my comfort zone that I have ever taken. Every dollar you give will make every step I take during the LA Marathon that much lighter!

Thank you so much.

Passionately Speaking,
Arvee Robinson
(909) 645-9147

P.S. And of course I invite you to personally come to the LA Marathon and watch the entire TEAM run past with BIG smiles of gratitude.