Raise $367.60 by Monday?; Thank you, 29% towards $1750 by July 2!; Meet Robert, our honored teammate

Looking at the "progress meter" on my official TNT webpage, you'd think we're doing pretty well. You're right - but owing to a few check contributions not reflected in that total, we're making even more progress than you know! So far, we have raised 29% ($507.40) towards the $1750 by July 2 goal. Holy cats - you are all amazing. We can absolutely achieve this goal by July 2 - a little over two weeks away - but we'll have to keep up the pace (an unforgiveable pun, I know, but there you have it.)

My challenge to you: Can we make 50% of the goal - that's an additional $367.60 - by Monday?

I think we can do it. But, again, I'll need your help! If you haven't already, you can contribute here.

Big "thank yous" to the most recent donors...

Bill S., Moorehead, MN
Mark S., Minneapolis, MN
Cristy D., St. Paul, MN
Margit M., DC
John and Carolyn R., St. Paul, MN
Linda and Greg T., Minneapolis
Ann C., St. Paul
Carin S. and Ross A, Minneapolis
Linda A., CA
Miranda and Paul G., St. Paul
Jannette S., NY

Wow... I know I've said it before, but it clearly bears saying again... I'm pretty lucky to be surrounded by such supportive folks. Thank you, so much, again.

Meet Robert, 2010 Minnesota Team In Training Marathon & Half Marathon Honored Teammate
As you probably know, many of my teammates have chosen personal honorees in whose name they will train this season. My personal honorees are my dad, Ned Jimmerson, and my colleague, Sam Weis.

In addition, each year the Minnesota chapter picks an honoree for each endurance event team. This year, the Minnesota TNT marathon and half marathon folks (these are teammates training for Dublin, Nike full and half marathons in San Francisco in October, and Twin Cities Marathon) are running for (and with!) honored teammate Robert.

Robert was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in February of 1990.  He officially went into remission on March 3, 1990.  This year marks his  20th year in remission from leukemia.  On his 10th year in remission he ran the Twin Cities Marathon with Team In Training.

Get this - this year Robert is not only back as our marathon Honored Teammate, but will run both the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon & the Adidas Dublin Marathon. (He's going to run TWO marathons this season! Holy crap! I am officially an under-achiever.) To say it's pretty cool to be able to train with someone who's overcome so much - and who is now running TWO marathons within about a month of each other - is a bit of an understatement.  Go, Robert, go!!