Running The 2009 Honolulu Marathon for Beautiful Butterflies

As the title of this note states, yes I am running the Honolulu marathon in December for beautiful butterflies. Lyndsay Elaine Brewer loved butterflies.

Lyndsay was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 15 months and fought the disease until she passed away when she was five years old. During her battle with brain cancer her life was blessed by so many caring and wonderful people at UNC Hospitals, Duke Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and many, many others who did their best to cure Lyndsay or bring joy to her life. Today there are many children just like Lyndsay fighting for their lives.

I’ve fund raised for AIDS Project Los Angeles in 2006 and 2009. I have raised over $5,000 for the cause. This year I decided to dedicate my Honolulu marathon run to raise money for the Dancing Butterfly Foundation in memory of a kind, loving soul, Lyndsay Elaine Brewer. I have not met Lyndsay before she died, however during her time here with us; a very good friend of mine by the name of Christie McKenzie befriended Lyndsay and her family and became very close to them. Throughout her ordeal with cancer, Christie kept me updated about Lyndsay’s well being. I’ve gotten to know Lyndsay through Christie and for the next several years we’ve had many prayer vigils for her health. In the end her tiny body succumbed to the disease. But her spirit and courage live on. Such a tiny soul battling a huge disease.

The Dancing Butterfly Foundation was started in memory of Lyndsay Elaine Brewer. Lyndsay was a beautiful, blond-haired, blue-eyed, little girl whose remarkable spirit inspired all who knew her. She loved butterflies and wanted to be a ballerina when she grew up, so we have honored her by naming the foundation the Dancing Butterfly Foundation.

The mission of the foundation is dedicated to giving to children battling life-threatening illnesses and to their families with the hope of bringing some joy and cheer to their lives during difficult times. Donations will include, but not be limited to toys, books, puzzles, movies, and financial assistance. Donations will be given through hospitals, clinics, and other organizations whose goal is to help children fighting this battle.

26.2 miles is nothing. Not when I am healthy and have no illnesses to worry about. Your donation will go more than 26.2 miles. It will have such an impact on these children who are battling such great adversities.

No donation is too little or inconsequential. Your gift affects the lives of these children and their families instantaneously. The human spirit is truly amazing. As for me, I will make sure I work hard to earn your donation.

This is the 6th week of my training. It’s going to get tougher as the weeks go by. At least I have some experience with how painful and agonizing and rewarding crossing the finish line is.

So as the holidays are approaching these butterflies need our love and support. Please join me in the spirit of giving. Please make your donations to:

Dancing Butterfly Foundation

and send to the address below:

1023 1/2 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank CA 91502

All proceeds go directly to the foundation. No event or fund raising company gets a hold of any of the funds raised. I AM THE fundraiser.  I swear I won’t keep any of it.

I’ll be updating everyone about my training.

Please visit:

The Dancing Butterfly Foundation

Thank you everyone!!!

Looking forward to those donations…

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