Northern Lights 5K and Cub Run

Love My Life's next virtual race is here!

 

Registration is now open for the Northern Lights 5K and Cub Run!

 

Yes, for the little ones, there's a one mile option, the "Cub Run".

Get those kiddos up and movin' for a great cause!

 

Register you and your cub ~ save $2

 

Race Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013 (or anytime that works for you!)

 

Where: ANYWHERE you want! Use your training miles, run, walk, skip, or do them in your mind from the comfort of your couch if you like (though that's not as much fun...)

 

Why: Because you care about finding a cure for blood cancers! All proceeds (less cost of medal and shipping) are for my next Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Team in Training fundraiser, the Inaugural Nike Half Marathon in Washington D.C. on April 28, 2013.

 

Important Date! Registration will CLOSE on Sunday, January 27th, 2013 to allow for order/shipping of medals.

 

Questions can be sent to me at: lovemylife4liz@aol.com

AND... I have 4 Love My Life Bears left so I will be raffling off 1 bear each 10 registrants for the first 40 registered!

 

 

 

 

 

Loving My Life ~ Dublin, The Loving Tree, & $32,000

I haven't written in a while. Sometimes I'm not sure what I want this blog to be, or what direction to take it. I know I want it to be about honoring Liz's zest for life and about raising awareness that Hodgkin's Lymphoma needs more research for a cure, and therefore, it's about raising money too. I've posted a money thermometer to monitor my progress. I have a goal to raise $32,000 by October 16, 2013. It's lofty for sure, but as you can see, we're nearly at $20,000 already! These figures combine the Dublin Marathon, Tinker Bell, and now Nike D.C. Stay-tuned after Christmas for another virtual 5k!

 

The Dublin Marathon was great and Ireland was amazing! Our brother, Sean, was with me; my "cheerleader" for the race and it was wonderful to share such a special trip with him. The Team in Training Flex Team was the best! What a wonderful experience to meet and make friends with folks from all over. TNTrs are the best! We left a little of Liz in Ireland at this beautiful stream on the grounds of the Blarney Castle. It was so peaceful.

 



 Last night we had a fund-raiser at Spiked Paint in Fullerton (www.spikedpaint.com) and it was SOOOO FUN! The turnout was great, the owners (Erin and Ian) are wonderful, and we painted this beautiful painting under the expert guidance of Erin. If you want to have a fun evening and test your creative side, check them out! Still waiting on the final numbers but I think it'll be close to $250 raised for LLS~yay!

 

 

Remember, as the holidays are upon us, that it's not about that tie, toy, or latest electronic device, or buying things because you should. It's about living and loving; about family and friends, it's about quality time.

 

 

I lost my precious baby sister, and all the money in the world won't bring her back, but there are still so many fighting for their lives; a young woman, Heather, who just went through a stem cell transplant, and a young boy named Devon, who is praying for an outside donor match to save his life. I honor my sister's memory by continuing to fight for a cure for people like Heather and Devon. Hodgkin's Lymphoma needs more research, it needs a cure...

 

 

 

Thank you!

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in the Love My Life 5k. You helped honor my sister's memory; her spirit, and love and appreciation for life. You also helped raise $680 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; you made a difference in a future life.

LML...Shellee

Love My Life 5k Update

BLING is in! Registration is open till September 30th. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Celebrate YOUR life while I celebrate and honor my sister's life on her Angel date. LML...Shellee

Color, Indy, and 11 months...

Nothing like be blasted with vivid colors and feeling the vibration of an Indy car flying by at nearly 215 mph to make you feel alive. Both made me think of you Punkin.

Today was 11 months. So hard to believe we've survived these months without you. I thought about it all week and then yesterday was so busy with living/loving life, that I didn't think about "it" though you were on my mind all day. Many times I wished you were there with me or I thought how happy I knew you were that I was having fun. Mom and I talked about it last night as we watched the Indy race and enjoyed the beautiful night; it was perfect out - you know, the way it is after a hot day at the river and then the night is absolutely perfect? Then today, we were all together and goofing off with the hats Tracy sent. I did get teary-eyed after that, but it was a good day too. I think we're going to take them to Ireland :) You are SO missed, and it's so hard to grasp sometimes, but I guess, we are healing a little, and I know that is what you want; what we're supposed to do. There will always be a hole though...

 

 

LML4U...xoxo...Sissy

14 Miles...

That's how many miles I walked (jogged a tad) yesterday in preparation for my marathon in Dublin. Wake up call was 4 a.m. (OMG!) and if any of you know me, right now, morning is not my thing :) But, I did it and I was there at 5 a.m. to begin. I was grateful we started so early and avoided some of the heat, plus, got to see a beautiful sunrise! I actually love that time of the morning. Seemed like the miles weren't too bad, but boy did I feel them later, thankfully, 90 minutes of YIN Yoga (at Just Yoga in Corona) this morning helped work out some of that.

I'm babbling/lol. I think I just want to share the sunrise picture and then this quote I swiped from one of the groups on Facebook. That's really what this blog is all about (though I'm not quite sure how I want to write about it, or can), but that was my sister, thankful for life, hence "Love My Life", and it's true, right now, someone, somewhere is fighting to survive just as she did. So, be thankful.