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Challenging ourselves,
challenging Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
We are a group of women, connected through friendship, competing in our 2nd triathlon together to raise awareness and funds to fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in honor of a now 8 year old boy named Calvin.
Meet Calvin: Calvin is a sweetheart – he's cute, funny, witty and the best little hugger you will meet. He’s so talkative and friendly – equally comfortable talking to adults and other kids – and always ready with a big smile! He has the greatest expressions (learned mostly from his dad) and will say things like, “Yeah, I’m livin’ large,” after a day of sledding and snowmobiling. Cal, you inspire us to live large every day.
In 2009, the first Gals For Cal Triathlon team was formed; 21 women who together raised over $25,000, to support DMD research and the Jett Foundation's fight against DMD. For many of us, the 2009 Danskin Women's Triathlon was our first triathlon. In 2010 we find ourselves stronger - both mentally and physically - and ready to challenge ourselves again. We've learned to overcome our fear of swimming (or perhaps even just wearing a bathing suit in public!), just as Calvin was able to overcome his fears this year by trying adaptive skiing. Our strength comes from many places, but most of us find that we are able to dig a little deeper or run a little longer because our inspiration is a little boy who cannot!
2010 also brings us a 3 more boys to race in honor of - Keelan - who is just 2 and a half years old. Keelan was diagnosed very early, at 15 months, and Jake, who is now only 5. Keelan's mother, Kathy Pothier, as well as Jake's mom, Michelle Parker, have both joined our team this year! In addition, Jordan McSherry, Jett McSherry's sister, will be racing with us in honor of Jett who is now 14 and facing the most difficult challenges that DMD forces upon the boys. We are especially honored to have Kathy, Michelle and Jordan on our team this year and to have Keelan, Jake and Jett to inspire us to "live large" as well!
On July 25, 2010, we will be competing in our second triathlon together; the SheROX Triathlon in Lake Webster, MA. Most of the 2009 Gals are returning to "Tri" again for Duchenne and we are honored that several new women have joined our 2010 Gals team. We hope to raise even more awareness and funds to support additional approaches to fighting DMD. For all of us, this has been a truly inspirational experience that has lasted much longer than the event itself. It's our way of challenging ourselves, connecting with other women and supporting our dear friends in their fight against DMD. Most importantly, we are truly making a difference in Calvin, Keelan, Jake and Jett's lives, as well as all the other little boys with muscles just like them. Together, and with your support, we WILL make a difference!
Please visit our fundraising page and consider a donation today.
Visit the Jett Foundation For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy website at http://jettfoundation.org
Thanks to everyone for your continued support! We hope to inspire you to "Live Large" also!
Cindy Quitzau, Kathy Pothier, Michelle Parker, Jordan McSherry, Kathy Stubbs, Susan Robinson, Denise Simmons, Cheryl Stys, Nancy Glendinning, Susie O’Gara, Melanie Edwards, Sheryl Bierden, Marie Kurmin, Jody Bowen, Kim Matheson, Karen Quitzau, Kaitlyn Murray, Alyson Tully, Lisa Pratt, Erin Hoesly, Kathy Tata, Theresa Casey, Lara Maher, Colleen Finn, Casey Finn, Claire Behrens, Kelly Jung, Stefanie Barry, Jenn Concannon, Marissa Concannon, Christine Eddy, Joanne O'Keefe, Jenn Miller, Sarah Morrison, Jessica Morrison, Tara Kanevski, Pauline Smith, Kara Connerty, Brooke Currier, Larinda Currier, Denise Mair, Debra Stacey, Marie Gagliard, Barbara Barbolla, Barb Bierden,Katherine Woodward, Shannon West, Lauren Hanley
She swims, She rides, She runs, SHE ROX DMD!
The Jett Foundation is a registered 501 (c) 3 organization by the IRS 04-3563445
Meet Calvin: Calvin is a sweetheart – he's cute, funny, witty and the best little hugger you will meet. He’s so talkative and friendly – equally comfortable talking to adults and other kids – and always ready with a big smile! He has the greatest expressions (learned mostly from his dad) and will say things like, “Yeah, I’m livin’ large,” after a day of sledding and snowmobiling. Cal, you inspire us to live large every day.
In 2009, the first Gals For Cal Triathlon team was formed; 21 women who together raised over $25,000, to support DMD research and the Jett Foundation's fight against DMD. For many of us, the 2009 Danskin Women's Triathlon was our first triathlon. In 2010 we find ourselves stronger - both mentally and physically - and ready to challenge ourselves again. We've learned to overcome our fear of swimming (or perhaps even just wearing a bathing suit in public!), just as Calvin was able to overcome his fears this year by trying adaptive skiing. Our strength comes from many places, but most of us find that we are able to dig a little deeper or run a little longer because our inspiration is a little boy who cannot!
2010 also brings us a 3 more boys to race in honor of - Keelan - who is just 2 and a half years old. Keelan was diagnosed very early, at 15 months, and Jake, who is now only 5. Keelan's mother, Kathy Pothier, as well as Jake's mom, Michelle Parker, have both joined our team this year! In addition, Jordan McSherry, Jett McSherry's sister, will be racing with us in honor of Jett who is now 14 and facing the most difficult challenges that DMD forces upon the boys. We are especially honored to have Kathy, Michelle and Jordan on our team this year and to have Keelan, Jake and Jett to inspire us to "live large" as well!
On July 25, 2010, we will be competing in our second triathlon together; the SheROX Triathlon in Lake Webster, MA. Most of the 2009 Gals are returning to "Tri" again for Duchenne and we are honored that several new women have joined our 2010 Gals team. We hope to raise even more awareness and funds to support additional approaches to fighting DMD. For all of us, this has been a truly inspirational experience that has lasted much longer than the event itself. It's our way of challenging ourselves, connecting with other women and supporting our dear friends in their fight against DMD. Most importantly, we are truly making a difference in Calvin, Keelan, Jake and Jett's lives, as well as all the other little boys with muscles just like them. Together, and with your support, we WILL make a difference!
Please visit our fundraising page and consider a donation today.
Visit the Jett Foundation For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy website at http://jettfoundation.org
Thanks to everyone for your continued support! We hope to inspire you to "Live Large" also!
Cindy Quitzau, Kathy Pothier, Michelle Parker, Jordan McSherry, Kathy Stubbs, Susan Robinson, Denise Simmons, Cheryl Stys, Nancy Glendinning, Susie O’Gara, Melanie Edwards, Sheryl Bierden, Marie Kurmin, Jody Bowen, Kim Matheson, Karen Quitzau, Kaitlyn Murray, Alyson Tully, Lisa Pratt, Erin Hoesly, Kathy Tata, Theresa Casey, Lara Maher, Colleen Finn, Casey Finn, Claire Behrens, Kelly Jung, Stefanie Barry, Jenn Concannon, Marissa Concannon, Christine Eddy, Joanne O'Keefe, Jenn Miller, Sarah Morrison, Jessica Morrison, Tara Kanevski, Pauline Smith, Kara Connerty, Brooke Currier, Larinda Currier, Denise Mair, Debra Stacey, Marie Gagliard, Barbara Barbolla, Barb Bierden,Katherine Woodward, Shannon West, Lauren Hanley
She swims, She rides, She runs, SHE ROX DMD!
The Jett Foundation is a registered 501 (c) 3 organization by the IRS 04-3563445