Dear [fname],
The 2009 Stockholm, Sweden marathon donations results are in, and although we were in a very bad recession, we were able to raise $7,236.20 for kidney cancer research in memory of my brother John. Because of the generosity of 948 donors from 27 US States and 1 foreign country the 11-year total raised for kidney cancer research is now at $72,336.92. We are now only $2,663.08 away from meeting our next major donation milestone of $75,000.00.
On September 20, 2010 I will be traveling 9,974 miles to Capetown, South Africa to run my 12th worldwide marathon, and my 6th continent, for kidney cancer research. I am happy to report that I will be traveling with my good friends Larry and Louise Williams who will also be running the marathon with me. I am looking forward to the challenge of finishing the September 26th Capetown marathon at the “young” age of 74.
Capetown Marathon Training Update:
My weekly training schedule consists of 6 days running [minimum 40 miles-maximum 49 miles], 2 days weight training and 1 day swimming. The weekly schedule is as follows:
M: 4 mile run/weights, T: 5 mile speed runs, W: swim/6 mile run, Th: 8 mile run [hills], F: 4 mile run/weights, S: long run [minimum of 13 miles- increasing by 1 mile each week to a maximum long run of 22 miles, S: rest.
As part of my training for the Capetown marathon I ran the Bumble Bee 5k race in San Diego on December 30th and finished in a time of 26:59 [8:36/mile pace] 2nd in my age group. I will be doing a number of 5k, 10k, ½ marathons prior to the Capetown marathon. I will keep you informed concerning my results.
Worldwide Marathons Update:
- February 2010 Donations: As of this date I have received 1 donation – thank you Lauren & Bogden.
- 1,000 Total Donation Milestone: We received 948 donations over the past 11 years and we are now only 52 donations away from reaching our 1,000 donations milestone.
- 50 US States Kidney Cancer Awareness Challenge: We have received donations from 27 US States - we now need to receive donations from the following 23 States: AL, AK, AR, CO, DE, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MS, MT, NV, ND, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, VT, WV, WY.
- Website: You can follow the latest Capetown donations and 11 year total donations on my website as I update the totals as the donations are received. The February 2010 monthly Newsletter is now archived on my website.
- 2010 Cape Town South Africa Marathon: [10/26/2010] I have purchased my airline tickets for the Capetown, South Africa marathon. A special thanks to Michel Napolitano owner of Napolitano GMAC Real Estate for donating his frequent flier miles to me. I hope to register for the marathon by the end of February.
Capetown, South Africa Marathon Monthly Donations Update:
For your information I have broken down the Capetown, South Africa marathon donations by the month they were made.
Donations for the Capetown, South Africa marathon will be accepted up to December 31, 2010. 100% of your generous tax-deductible donation will go directly to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Biologic Therapy Research Program and will be placed in the Kidney Cancer research fund in memory of John Rebello. The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centers Tax ID# is 042-103-881. If your company has a Matching Gifts Program I encourage you to use the Program to help in the fight against kidney cancer.
50 US States Kidney Cancer Awareness Challenge Update:
One of the challenges that we will have over the next 36 months is to bring kidney cancer awareness to all of the 50 US States. If we are to meet this challenge we need to receive donations from the 23 US States that have not donated. I believe the challenge will be met if each of us contacts someone they know in the Red states and let them know about the efforts that we are making to help in finding a cure for this deadly disease. To help me track our efforts I have brought back my copyrighted cartoon of my “USMC Boot Camp Drill Instructor” – he is retired now so he no longer wears his uniform. He will be standing guard every month until we meet the challenge - he will smile once we meet the challenge.
The 23 US States that have not donated are in RED.
The 27 US States that have donated are in GREEN.
AL, AK, AR, CO, DE, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MS, MT, NV, ND, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, WV, WY
To Donate By Credit Card:
To Donate By Check:
Please make check payable to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Mail to: Bob Rebello
1399 9th Avenue #918
San Diego, CA 92101
I would not be able to publish my monthly newsletters without the very creative Graphic design work of Christian Riggs, President of Riggs Creative Group. Christian has not only given his time and design expertise to the newsletter but he also designed and maintains my website.
Listed below are my corporate sponsors who have generously donated their “Best in Class” products and services to help me meet my mission. Without their generous support it would be very difficult for me to continue my mission.
Have a great day,
Bob Rebello
