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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Team CdLS exceeds goal


The 2008 Chicago marathon is over, and I am happy to report that all the members of team CdLS finished the race and exceeded their goal of raising $70,000. The official total is not in yet, but hopes are it will be closer to $80,000. A big thank you from our family goes out to all the participants ~ we appreciate all of your hard work! Beth Smisloff, whose son Will, age 17, has CdLS, was one of the participants. To read her marathon recap, click here. What these people have done is tremendous. Without the CdLS Foundation and all it does for our family and countless others, I don't know where we would be. The money that has been raised can help further the efforts of the foundation to reach out and help all families affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Great job every one ~ and thank you so much!

8 comments:

  1. Rachelle I love your blog! A lot of what you have written touches close to home. :) Taking 5 kids to the zoo that's something I would do and I am sure I have done in the past with my nieces and nephews. I love kids and I love seeing them smile. We learn from Gianna every day and every day she brings us an extra smile.

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  2. Congratulations! That's awesome for you and your family. I'm loving your new layout; the header is beautiful!!

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  3. By the way, thank you so much for your sweet comment and support. I knew I would get complete empathy from those of you who have been there.
    Thank you!

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  4. Congratulations! That is a real accomplishment :0)

    I have an award for you over at 4-frogs. Stop by and pick it up when you get the chance :0)

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  5. Thanks for the link to the story! That is great news!

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  6. PS, I saw your story in Reaching Out this month!

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  7. Yay!! That is great news Rachelle!

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  8. Hurray for Team CdLS! How inspiring!

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