Kimberly Greene's Fundraiser:
Team Catholic Charities Boston Marathon
Kimberly...
THANK YOU to everyone who generously supported me. Your donations = more than 700 bags of groceries for local families!
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Team Member:
Kimberly
Kimberly
BENEFITING: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
ORGANIZER: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
EVENT: 2012 Boston Marathon
EVENT DATE: Apr 16, 2012
DEADLINE TO GIVE: May 01, 2012
Mileage Tracker: 314
AMOUNT RAISED OFFLINE: $557.00
HERE'S THE STORY:
ORGANIZER: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
EVENT: 2012 Boston Marathon
EVENT DATE: Apr 16, 2012
DEADLINE TO GIVE: May 01, 2012
Mileage Tracker: 314
AMOUNT RAISED OFFLINE: $557.00
HERE'S THE STORY:
I am really excited to run my third consecutive Boston Marathon on the Catholic Charities team!
My first introduction to Catholic Charities was at a Springfest Gala for Catholic Charities South, where I learned about the organization’s mission to build a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. That really struck a chord with me, because I am the oldest of three children raised by a single mother. I remembered watching her struggle to pay bills, buy food, and pay rent for our 2-family apartment in Norwood, and I was eager to support the Catholic Charities programs that assist families in similar situations today. Here's what I learned:
- Catholic Charities offers nearly 100 programs and services in 33 locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
- Last year, they helped over 200,000 people in need, regardless of faith.
- More than 80% of those people received Basic Needs support. These programs provide financial assistance to people who are struggling to pay for food, rent, and utilities.
Reading statistics about hunger and homelessness can make you feel overwhelmed and powerless to help. But my husband and I decided to make a difference by lacing up our running shoes, torturing ourselves on the treadmill and icy roads, and tackling Heartbreak Hill! Together, we have run 5 Boston Marathons and raised over $22,000 for Catholic Charities. We've had a lot of great moments and (ahem) “friendly competition” during our training and fundraising adventures, including a neck-and-neck finish in 2010 and a night of fun at KidzWurld in 2011!
My fundraising goal for this year is $5,000; this is the equivalent of approximately 700 bags of groceries or 100 gallons of oil for over a dozen families. A donation of $1 per mile ($26.20) is enough to feed one family for almost two weeks; $5 per mile ($131.00) can feed that same family for almost two months!
I am so very grateful for your support and encouragement as I work towards reaching that goal, and the finish line in Boston!
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$5,145
RAISED OF $5,000 GOAL103%
DONATIONS
| Team Greene | $131 |
| Susan Smith | $131 |
| Paul Silva | $50 |
| Denise Ryan | $26 |
| Dr. Tina Richards | $50 |
| Jeff Weidenaar | $50 |
| Helen Harlow | $26 |
| Michelle Carbone | $50 |
| Anonymous | $10 |
| E + A Alexander | $100 |
| Sally Martin | $50 |
| Marie & Jim Clark | $25 |
| Brenda Sacco | $50 |
| Yvonne & Madison | $26 |
| MARY ANN GREENE | $262 |
| Johannes | $100 |
| Danielle Cormier | $30 |
| Keith and Mary Slattery | $131 |
| Nancy Aicardi | $250 |
| The M's Silva | $30 |
| The Lathrop Family | $50 |
| Nicole Ragognetti | |
| Heather and Eddie | $40 |
| Phyllis Wilson | $52 |
| Kettell Family | $26 |
| Cat Hawkins | $26 |
| justin.c... | $30 |
| Sharon G | $26 |
| Mike Dumouchel | $50 |
| Ginny Miller | $26 |
| Karen Araujo | $50 |
| The Calareso Family | $125 |
| Katherine and Stephen Russo | $131 |
| Meredith Hoffman | $26 |
| Ron & Monique | $50 |
| Kidz Wurld fundraiser | $110 |
| Nancy & Erik | |
| Rucker/K... | $50 |
| Kathey White | $25 |
| Jennifer | $50 |
| Elizabeth Gaulin | $26 |
| Jeffrey Putt | $50 |
| Kidz Wurld, Inc. | $40 |
| Sherry | $50 |
| Stephen & Gina Johnson | $100 |
| Allison Abreuo | $26 |
| Sophie Chiasson | $26 |
| Breathing Space Yoga | $185 |
| Joe Covino | $50 |
| The Vanderpool Family | |
| Mel and Dan | $100 |
| Lauren Durso | $26 |
| The Hartling Family | $30 |
| The Bennett's | $26 |
| Scott & Kerri Coleman | $100 |
| Paul & Patricia LaFortune | $50 |
| Barry & Wendy Veronesi | $50 |
| Carlo Catucci | $50 |
| Anonymous | |
| Bonnie Yezukevich | |
| Kathleen Aker | $100 |
| The Potter Family | $250 |
| Tracy Narold | $20 |
| The Parker Famiy | $26 |
| Marc and Rachel Isveck | $50 |
| Donal & Gloria Migliori | $200 |
| The Kinsley Family | $26 |
| Rocky and Kathy Grasso | $131 |
| Anonymous | $10 |
| Anonymous | $10 |
| Leigh Kenney | $26 |
| Terry Murphy | $26 |
| Eileen & Adi | $50 |
| DNF | $110 |
| Lisa Clark and Joe DeMarco | $25 |
| Pete and Tracey Mahoney | $75 |
| Melissa and Toby Hubbard | $50 |
| Patti Kelly | $100 |
| Dennis McErnery | $26 |
| Maureen Dugan Wilcox | $50 |
| Pat Jacques | $50 |
| Tom and Karen Robinson | $15 |
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