A BIG THANKS TO ALL: I would like to post thanks to all the people who have supported me in my training for LLS and my efforts to run in support and honor of Jacques. Listed below are all the people who have donated their money and efforts to my Team in Training, in alphabetical order. Thanks, guys!:

Bert Antonio
Ferdie Antonio
Fidela Antonio
Michael Arthur
Peter Arvidson
Rich Ash
David Bermon
Kelly Brilliant
Stephen Brown
Ed Burke
Katelyn Campbell
Jared Carr
Pauline Chin-Mori
Nolan Cook
Ellen Cosgrove
Nicole Dailey
Emily Dahmen
Chris and Kosta Demos
Lauren Dever
Jenn Doyle
David Eppstein
Jon Fukuda
Ken Fukuda
Kimie Fukuda
Norie Fukuda/Hiro Matsushima
R.Paul Fukuda
Cynthia Fraser
Sophie Glikson-Cahen
Yuko and Andy Gmur
Peter E. Gordon
Sara Gordon/Scott Janzen
Neil and Janet Heestand
Sara Hirshon
Kathy Holgersen
Timothy Horn
Walter and Valerie Hunt
Joichi Ito
Jacqueline Jacquiot
Michael Jasko
Pete and Sue Jerabek
Lois Johnston
Pat Keck
Penelope and Phillip Kleespies
James and Carina Kopp
Rita Kraner
Julie and Luc Kress
Christina Lanzl
Chi Leung
Limina LLC
Ron Lopes
Chris Lynn
Liette Marcil
Neil Martelle
Tim Mathews
John Matthews
Erica Mattison
Sean and Sandi McKinley
Kay Meckes
Lisa Moro
Steven Murdoch
Yoko Nakatani
Renato Orara
David Osler
Kevin Owen
Juan Perdiguero
Julie Picher
Chef Bill Poirer
Bethany Pratt
Martha Reckdahl
Bill Richardson
Riemer & Braunstein
Rubin Robinson
Ruth Rothstein
Mark Samson
Liz Saunders
Jon Seward
Asako Shibata
Ari Shimo
Steve Short
David and Camelia Sullivan
Ichi Takata
Chris Taylor
Machiko Urasaki
Frederika Veikley
Meg Walker
Kenneth Wheeler
Judith Winters
Woody's Grill & Tap
Andy and Ros Zimmerman
Robin Zucker

In Addition (phew!), I have the following extra people and businesses to thank:

• Artists: Bert Antonio, Peter Arvidson, Pat Keck and Chris Taylor- thanks for donating your original works for our fundraising party!
• Andy Gmur: Your T-shirts were WONDERFUL. Thanks for helping us out with your time and generous use of your talents.
• Joe Porcari at The Artful Hand Gallery: Thanks for your gift certificate- more than any neighbor could expect!
• Game On! and Chef Art Welch: Thanks for making our fundraiser happen for us.
• Bauer Wine & Spirits: Always a pleasure visiting your store and thanks for your gift certificate.
• Whole Foods: You beat Trader Joe's, who turned down our request. Thanks for your gift certificate!
• Woody's Grill & Tap: A generous donation AND a gift certificate? We will carbo load at your place for life!
• Dean's Beans: The best organic fair trade coffee that we buy by the bulk- thanks for throwing a gift our way.
• Copoli Salon/Javier and 10 Newbury Salon: Alas, I will never know the life of a well-coiffed woman, but thanks for your donations for our party!
• Boston Red Sox: Thanks for the autographed ball- I promise not to complain as much during ball season this year!
• The following organizations who donated tickets: The Boston Philharmonic, The Boston Ballet, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Berklee College of Music, The Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Lyric Opera,
• Mr. Steve Short and Central Reservation Services of New England: Your hard work gave us prizes that we would have never been able to source- those great hotel packages. And your M.C. talents... well! They will not be soon forgotten!

On support staff for running and injuries:

• Rick and Lori Muhr: What great coaches- you guys have been dead on with every tip you have given me so far. To have your advice and your care has been just an amazing experience. I have gotten spoiled!
• Mika and Dr. Thomas Michaud: Your skills in working me through early ankle issues resulted in my being able to manage and minimize my issues and get to April in good shape to run.
• Michael Leonard: Your PNF stretching and acupuncture have kept me in fine form, despite increasing mileage. You are the best!
• Dr. Lyle Micheli and Dr. Thomas Vorderer: My great Children's Sports guys- you are there through the years as I bang around!

And last but not least, Mr. Jacques Chanier- your inspiration got us up and running and without you we'd still be sitting around on the couch.:)

As an example of how you have inspired and drawn together those around you- a recent donor wrote that her donation was "in honor of the gift of music Jacques has given and continues to give to the world". Jacques, you have given us your music, your friendship, and your example of courage and strength. We love you and are so proud to run this race in your honor.

Just a few more weeks- GO, BOSTON!