To the untrained eye, a marathon runner looks like he is accomplishing his goal on his own. That's what I thought a month ago when I decided to train and fundraise for the Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego. No, believe it or not, I can't complete my task without you. That's right, and you don't have to run a second (unless you want to, trust me, you'll learn to love it!).

Instead, what I need for you to do is help me reach my fundraising goal of $3800 to help out my Patient Honoree, Ross Andrew. Ross is a 13 year old living here in Blacksburg who was diagnosed with A.L.L. (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in 1995. My hope is that with every donation I can raise, Ross will have the opportunity to continue to live healthfully and happily thanks to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

You were 19 once! You know how broke college students are! That's why I need your help (and pocketbooks) to raise this money.

So what do you say? I understand that most of you may not be rolling in the dough, but anything you can spare for the cause is appreciated. I promise you won't regret doing your part in supporting cancer research that will one day, hopefully, eradicate the disease altogether. :0) Thanks again, in advance.....