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Fourth Annual New York Junior League Mother’s Day Race
Race to ERASE Domestic Violence!

Run! Walk! Raise Funds! Donate!

RUN OR WALK TO RAISE FUNDS
Join to run or walk to help NYJL confront domestic violence.
Click here to register online at the New York Road Runners website.

Create and personalize your own fundraising Web page—it’s simple! At the top of this page, click “Become A Fundraiser” and then choose to fundraise as an individual or as a team. Send personalized emails to your friends, family, and colleagues asking for their support.

FORM A TEAM
Run/Walk with five or more or your friends, family and co-workers and help to stop the cycle of domestic violence. You can also raise pledges as a team. Read further for team prize details. For more information on team tips click here.

COLLECT PLEDGES
Pledge solicitation is one way we raise awareness about the effects of domestic violence while raising money to confront the issue. Start asking friends, neighbors, family and co-workers to make a pledge and join you to combat domestic violence. Set a fundraising goal of $100, $250, $500 or more. Check with your company about its matching gift program to boost your pledges!

DONATE
If you can’t run or walk or join us at the race you can still help by making a donation or sponsoring a runner. Individual donors also receive a special gift.

To sponsor a runner or a team, select the name of the runner/team you wish to sponsor from the “View Fundraising Pages” dropdown box at the top of this page.
If you wish to make a donation use the “Make a Contribution” box at the bottom of this page.

WIN PRIZES FOR RAISING PLEDGES
The top three individual fundraisers and the top team will receive fabulous fundraising prizes from the items below. In addition, all individuals who raise or donate more that $100 will receive a special gift. (click here for prize photos):

Grand Prize: Two 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Hudson Pass
Second Prize: Coach black leather, satchel handbag
Third Prize: Coach Legacy Turnlock wallet
Team Prize: Every team member will receive a $25 The Runner Company gift certificate, a Coach lip gloss and a Coach purse spray

*To receive individual or team prizes you must be a registered runner. All contributions must be received by the NYJL on or before May 30, 2008. Prizes are not cumulative.

SPECIAL GIFTS
All individuals who raise or donate more than $100 in pledges will receive a special gift. (click here for photos):

$100 donation: New York Junior League water bottle
$250 donation: New York Junior League umbrella
$500 donation: $50 Gift card TBA
$1000 donation: Tory Burch tote bag designed exclusively for the NYJL

*Prizes are awarded based on individual funds raised. Submit your pledges or donation by May 30, 2008 to be eligible to receive prizes.


The NYJL'S Race to ERASE Domestic Violence welcomes donations
by mail before and after the event, or on race day at the NYJL tent in Central Park.
Please mail donations to:

The New York Junior League
130 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
Attn: Mother's Day Race

Your tax deductible donations will benefit the New York Junior League First League Fund for Domestic Violence Initiatives and the charitable activities of NYJL.
If you have any questions, email mothersdayrace@nyjl.org.

Thanks to all our runners, donors, and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to combat domestic violence. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you.

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Total Donations: $35,346

Goal: $50,000

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Contributor Amount Comment
Paul and Linda Stevens Hidden "Jenny, we're glad to contribute to your run. Love, Mom and Dad"
Lauren Dunn $25.00 "Great job Jules! Good luck!"
Helen Kloepper Hidden "Good luck, Julie!"
Rob Lichten Hidden "Run, Julie, run!"
Milton and Eileen Brener $25.00 "GO, JULIE!"
Kerry O'Callaghan $25.00 "Have a great day! It's for a wonderful cause. Love Kerry & John"
Lisa di Liberto $25.00 "There is no good reason to not support this effort. Lisa & Nika"
Sheila McKinney $50.00 " Go Crown Racers - - You rock!!!!!!!"
Ana I Alvarez $50.00 "This is for a great cause, so OF COURSE I'll contribut. GO ANA SERRANO-AYU Good luck and have a great day! Your friend always, Ana Alvarez"
Virginia Kelly Cassidy $25.00 "Great Luck in your efforts!!"
Marianne Gunn $25.00 "Ana - You go girl!! Rock on!!"
Susan B. Neal $25.00 "Ana, Thank You for running to support a very special cause of mine and thank you on behalf of all women everywhere. Good Luck"
Marcia Fialkow $50.00 "Dear Ana, I'm so very proud of you. You go, girl! Love you, Mama Marcia"
Laura Davis $25.00 "What a great cause!! We are happy to support you...Go Carey!! :)"
Peggy O'Neill $50.00 "I am always happy to support you and this worthwhile cause!! Go little buggy! :) xoxox"
Geoff Partel $25.00
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Grace Beggins $25.00 "Good luck Julie!"
Cheryl and Antal Runneboom $50.00 "Ella says it best: "Yeah for Carey!""
Marisa Fernandez $25.00 "Good Luck Carey! "
Barbara McNamara $100.00 "xoxo"
Vanessa Homewood $100.00 "Go Coop!!"
Josiah Klebaner $25.00 "Good cause, good run. Good luck."
Lisa Carr-Cukier $100.00 "XOXO---alway's---lisa"
Deirdre Hogan $50.00 "Good Luck mary! I am always impressed by your dedication and charitable efforts! "
Dan Guttman Hidden "Great cause and happy to help!"
Jim Meindl $50.00 "Good Luck Mary!"
Eva Csato $50.00 "Good luck, Julie!"
joie anderson $25.00 "you go girl!!!"
dave campbell $25.00 "Julie, have a great run and thanks for the effort to help this group."
Adam Kolker $25.00 "Go Jules!"
Linda Wild $100.00 "Shannon Best of luck, I know you will make us all proud!"
Jennifer Pollock $25.00 "RUN COOP RUN! "
Heidi Thompson $100.00 "Go NYJL DV Focus Area!!"
Kelly Best $20.00 "What a great cause, Audra. I know you'll do great! "
Susan Mohi $25.00 "Go Esther!!!!!!!!!!"
Mary Kim Ewing $25.00 "Great job Ace! "
Beth and Jarrod Nesbit $50.00 "Run Audra Run!"
Ron Myers $25.00 "good luck Mary"
J T $10.00 "Yay Grandma!!!!!!!"
Stephanie Bell $25.00 "Audra, You give so much of yourself to others - thank you. We love you, Rick, Steph and Kristen"
Jennifer Silacci $50.00 "Go Nic!!!!!!! :-)"
Jackson Hedrick $25.00 "Go, Shannon, go!"
John Baumann $25.00 "Good luck Sarah!!!"
Katherine Morace $25.00 "Good Luck! Love Grandma & Grandpa"
Jessica Jacobs $25.00 "Go, go go Crown Racers!! Love, Jessica, Tom and Family"
David Ewing $50.00 "In remberance of my brother and your grandfather John."
Shane Bigelow $25.00 "Good Luck Carey!"
Gail Ewing $25.00 "Audra Darling, Love your Venice picture. I'm very happy to contribute to your worthy cause. I know you will be the fastest and the first to finish the race. Go Girl. Love, G"
Jennifer Roy $25.00 "We're cheering for you Shannon!!"
Alice Holman $250.00 "Good luck, Lisa! Love, Mommy & Daddy"
Karen Chin Hidden "Good Luck Christine! I will be cheering for you. Thanks for all your help with the race."
Witney Earle $25.00 "Go Elizabeth"
Neil Sadick $50.00 "Good luck, Lisa!!! Neil"
Alice Denton $25.00 "Best Wishes!"
michael holman $50.00 "Go Lisa! You can do it! Brisk brisk brisk!!!! It's a worthy cause, good for you, I'm happy to support you. Your brother, Michaelxoxoxox"
Jan Voight $50.00 "All women know of this abuse, either personally or through someone close to them. Down through the ages, women have been brutalized both verbally and physically. Women are socialized to accept what happens to them. The abuse eats away at their self esteem and they lose the courage to stand up for themselves. But standup they must and it is our duty to help those who can't help themselves. In the immortal words of Glementine Paddleford: "Never grow a wishborn, daughter, where your backbone ought to be". "
Maria Reina $50.00 "Run like the wind baby! Love, the Reina's"
Glenn Nelson $25.00 "Angie & Kathryn, We love you! Uncle Glenn & Aunt Dottie"
Kate Farrington $25.00 "Well done you, for bringing more awareness to such a Taboo topic and massive problem! Go get 'em, Mary!"
Beth Marie Reifers $50.00 "Bravo to Karen Chin and Mary Cooper for all their efforts in reducing domestic violence which has been growing at an alarming rate in our society. Will be in Connecticut with my own mother but my spirit will be running with you all on race day! Cheers, Beth Reifers"
Elizabeth Zanarini Hidden "Go Coop!!!!"
Danielle Bennett $50.00 "Good luck - very proud of you."
Howard Borgstrom $100.00 "Happy Mother's Day from Mom and Dad"
Audrey Crooks $50.00 "Good Luck Shannon!"
Mary Butler $25.00 "A big cheer for our provisional group leader!"
Amy Bloom $25.00 "Congrats on your first race! "
Traci Karro $50.00 "Mary Cooper is super-duper!"
Stephanie Kapsalis $100.00 "Way to go Patti - keep up the good work! So proud of you for doing this :) Steph"
Anonymous $175.00 "Congratulations and good luck, Karen! From your NYJL Outstanding Volunteer Party Hostesses"
Cindy, Rod, & Amelia Chin $100.00 "Congratulations and good luck, Karen! We're so proud of you! Love, Cindy, Rod, & Amelia"
Candice Watts $25.00 "Good Luck. I am very proud of you. Candy "
Britt Scheliga $10.00 "Thank you Patti for being committed to keeping all of our daughters safe! "
Kim Connors $25.00 "Hi Sally, you ROCK!"
Camron Sawczyn $50.00 "Way to go Sally! "
Barbara Paxton $25.00 "Run like you sole something Mary!!!!"
Lita Reilly $50.00 "Good luck, Sarah!! I hope you raise lots of money for a great cause!! Lots of love, Mrs. R."
An Trotter $25.00 "Go, Joan, go! The energy you have to volunteer on 3 committees and run is amazing!"
Sharon Jett $25.00 "As a member of Dallas JL, I totally support you and your cause! Family Preservation (which included domestic violance) is one of our largest issue areas. Your daughter is precious - we need to get together soon! Run Patti Run! "
Barbara Jett $25.00 "I am so proud of you for running for such a worthwhile cause. Through the AMA Alliance and our SAVE project, I am also committed to stoping America's violence and hope every family can have a safe place to live. Have a great day running and as I write this the winners of the Memorial Marathon are crossing the finish line in OKC. We will be thinking of you as our family gathers together for Mothers' Day and Sharon's birthday. "
Teresa Ballough $25.00 "Hey Patti ~ I'm so proud of you for your support of women's issues. Domestic violence is a devastating crime against women, families and the community. You are an amazing woman and an amazing role model for Miss Lilly. Much love ~ Teri"
Peggy Gray $50.00 "Hi Girls I am proud of our involvment in this project. I love you both dearly. mom"
Titus Harris $250.00 "Go, Mary, Go!!"
Drucilla Lawrence $25.00 "Congrats -- you're a rockstar!"
maureen brady atinsky $25.00 "Go Mary!!! Work off Napa!!!"
stephanie bruckner $20.00 "yay sophie!"
Sabrena Tufts Hidden "Carrie, Good luck with the race! Hoping for a great turnout for a worthy cause. Sabrena"
Stephen Baggs $50.00 "Love you!!"
Imani King $25.00 "May my contribution help the life of another! "
Anonymous $90.00 "Good Luck Joan! We are so proud of you - The Rights of Passage Cmt"
Les Sumner $25.00 "Sarah, you were always great with a hose--run like the wind"
Marcela Muleris $20.00 "Go speedrunner, go!"
Emilie Betts $100.00 "Good luck, Carey. love, emmie"
lyle vaughan $25.00 "Great cause, Carey. Good luck!"
Annette Melillo $50.00 "See you at the race!"
Sally Mitchell $25.00 "Good luck Nic!"
Andy and Lilly O'Shaughnessy $50.00 "We'll be cheering you to the finish line! We love you and are so proud of what you are doing! You're awesome! xo, Andy and Lilly"
Victoria Schwartz $25.00 "You go girl!!! : )"
Sang Lee $50.00 "You're my hero."
Stacie Wolfram $50.00 "Good luck, Christine. Have a happy Mother's Day!"
Sheila Strassburg $25.00 "Lori, I am happy to donate to your cause! So proud of your efforts to gather pageant queens for the good of a wonderful organization...Go Team! God Bless The Crown Racers!!!!!!! Love, Sheila Strassburg"
Kirsten Meadow Hidden "Good luck to all the special people running and walking in the NYJL Race to Erase Domestic Violence. "In order to (respond to domestic abuse as a community), we really have to look at the values that guide us and that we have to work towards an ethic that respects every individual, to be physically and emotionally safe. That is ultimately what our goal is: to understand that no one, regardless of age, color, gender, background, any other factor, deserves to be physically or emotionally unsafe. We need to do everything we can to respect that safety, and everything that we can to protect it. " Sheila Wellstone 4/19/2005 Congratulations to everyone who works to make a difference. The Meadow Family - Kirsten, Rick, Ruby and Joshua "
Amanda Hartmann $25.00 "Have a great race!"
Stephanie Waters $50.00 "It's a great cause. Best of Luck!"
Krista Hartman Hidden "Way to go Amy!! Good Luck with the Race!"
Jill Gormley Hidden "Good luck Amy!"
Maria Aquino $25.00 "It takes a community to create change!!"
georgia frasch $50.00 "Shelley- We are so proud of you! Good luck. Love- Georgie, Ron and the little rascals"
Beth Conlon Mane $25.00 "Much Success in meeting your goal and helping the cause. Eradicating Domestic Violence is long -overdue. Beth "
Tesa Bossetta $25.00 "Good luck Angela and Katherine! I'm sure you both will do great. Love, Tesa"
Jannie Trouveroy Hidden "Happy Mother's Day. I am so proud of what you are doing on your first Mother's Day. JET xoxo"
Margaret Kensingerklopfer Hidden "Good Luck Carey! You rock the running world!"
Jeannie Trouveroy Hidden "Go Aunt Mary Go! Love, JET"
Sarah Jones Hidden "Good Luck Amy! So proud of you and for such a tremendous cause."
Patricia Ioannou $25.00 "?Amy, that is so nice that you are participating in the run; good luch!"
mary Melof $100.00 "I'm very proud of you and your efforts. I just finished raising over $2,800 for MDA. May be your mom was right...we're alike. Go girl and good luck with your goal. Love, Aunt Mary"
Steven Jonas $50.00 "Very important issue, Julie. Good for you to be involved! And two races in one weekend, too! See you Saturday."
Manshi Low $20.00 "Good luck and have tons of fun!"
ann montgomery $50.00 "Walk fast.--Mom and Dad"
Keith Montgomery $50.00 "Walk, Sally! Walk!"
Stephanie Barry $25.00 "Good luck guys and sorry we can't join you! Have fun!"
Lauren Newman $50.00 "Go Shelley, Go!!"
Annika Many Hidden "thank you for running so we don't have to..."
Robert Pugh Hidden "Can you wear the same sign you wore in the Scotland 10K?"
Janetta McFarland $100.00 "Good luck , Sean. I can't think of a better Mother's Day gift to myself. Aunt Nettie"
Anonymous Hidden "go for the gold!"
Liad Cohen $25.00 "I'm very proud of you. You inspire me, Kara! :) Liad"
Penny Stofko $25.00 "What a wonderful thing to do on Mother's Day !! "
Sebastian Habr Hidden "Go get 'em weezy!"
Nasi Bolourchi $100.00 "This means a great deal to me and as always i am so proud of you ,good luck i wish i could be there and cheer for you ,atleast for the old days memories!!! hope the knee will hold up also!!"
virginia scruggs $25.00 "Great cause, Leila. Hope this moves you towards your goal - good luck!"
Carol Mintus $50.00 "I'm so proud that you are dedicated to helping others. Thanks for all the wonderful Mother's Days you've given me. Mama"
Nicole and Michael Novick Hidden "Go! Go! Go! Jo! Jo! Jo! "
Hans Kicken Hidden "Run faster!"
Marylu Rosado $25.00 "You go Dookie Girl!!"
Lauren Kraus $40.00 "Way to go Shelley!"
Laura Clark $50.00 "Thanks for doing this, Shelley!!"
Jamie Black $50.00 "Thanks for asking me to support you, Lynne! Keep up the great work! -- Jamie"
Elise Nam Hidden "Quick! Like a bunny!"
Micah Drimmer $25.00 "Good luck!"
Melissa & Steve Hidden "Do it for Slappy! "
Diane Sheets $100.00 "I am supposed to get a Garmin GPS for Mother's Day. If you get lost, call me."
Aliana Pineiro $25.00 "Go Dalila!"
Franklin Williams $50.00 "Kick Butt Dalila, you make me proud to be your friend."
James P. Secord $50.00 "Go for it, Carey! My best, Uncle Jim"
robert scott $50.00 "Go Mary!!!"
Larry Deep $250.00 "We are so proud of you and all your achievementes. GOOD LUCK in the race. We Love You Habebtee, Mom & Dad"
Linda Novick $100.00 "We are so very proud of you! Love Aunt Linda & Uncle Howard"
Scott Cessna $50.00 "Lori, congratulations on your efforts in support of this incredibly worthy cause from your friends at ALTO Associates LLC, the parent company of the NY International Pageants. Sincerely, Scott & Jodi"
Allison Santhosue $25.00 "I am sorry I cannot run (or walk) with you...I am going to be with my mom for mother's day:) Good Luck! Allison "
Eddie Magenheimer $25.00 "Good Luck Ladies! Love ya'll both!"
Lois Busby $25.00 "For Patricia Busby O'Shaughnessy, from her awesome Okie Mom!"
Roni Rather $25.00 "Hello Girls, We Love You Aunt Roni and Uncle Jim"
Heather Hansen $15.00 "Love you girls! Good luck! Hugs and Kisses, Heather and Will"
Stephen Fenichell $50.00 "Way to run!"
Matthew & Alexee Conroy $25.00 "Good Luck at the race and we are glad that you are supporting such a great cause. We'll be cheering you on! Love, --Matthew & Alexee Conroy"
Dani Frisch $50.00 "Run like the wind! See you there."
Chris and Pamela Jebeles $100.00 "Good luck, Leila! We are cheering you on! Glad we could help with such a great cause! Chris and Pamela"
MaryAnn Doran $50.00 "Dearest Angela & Kathryn, I miss my 'study buddy'. Looking forward to seeing you SOON + finally meeting your lovely sister. You Go Girls!! Buckets of Hugs + Kisses from Your #1 Fan, Mary xoxo"
Joanna Graves Hinshaw $15.00 "Best of luck with your marathon Angela and Kathryn!! Love, Joanna"
Ian Wheeler Hidden "You're awesome! "
Catherine Kim $25.00 "Run my beautiful antelope! "
Kris and Joe Racanelli $50.00 "Enjoy your Mother's Day! I hope the race is successful...great way to raise awareness!"
Lauren Champlin $50.00 "What a wonderful way to spend Mother's Day! Good Luck Leila! - Sam and Lauren"
Marcia Bunda $50.00 "Yay Kat! "
Brian Malin $30.00 "Good luck in your run."
Josh Misthal Hidden "Run, my little antelope!"
Kim Reale $50.00 "Go Kristi! I am so proud of you!! Love, Kimmie "
Britt Vice $50.00 "Good Luck on Sunday - Mary Cooper!!! We celebrate you and all you give to NYJL. "
Frank Johnson $25.00 "Good luck Karen! Love, Uncle Frank"
DONNA OLEARY $50.00 "IN MEMORY OF KATHLEEN'S GRANDMOTHER, VIRGINIA W BARTON, ON MOTHER'S DAY"
Toni Wiener $100.00 "Jo, We are SO proud of you! All our love, Toni, Andrew, Stef, Liz & Jeff"
lisa greenspon $100.00 "Hi Sahra. This is Mr and Mrs Greenspon. You Go Girl !!!"
Shera Haliczer $50.00 "Lynn -- this is amazing and I am so excited for you. Keep up the great work. Shera"
Marlise Davis $100.00 "This donation is on behalf of Karen Chin, Maria Esposito, Mary Cooper and Emily Martin. "
maureen atinsky $25.00 "Go Shelley!!! Love Audrey & Aerin xoxo"
Ian Quay $25.00 "Soft pretzels? On me!"
Flora Lugo $25.00 "I BELIEVE IN YOU-"
Bailey Vatalaro Hidden "Kick ass Jilly! Boston loves you"
Jacqueline Stewart $25.00 "What a great day for a run in Central Park. Hope all went well!"
gary baldinger Hidden "Good Luck, Julie Gary Baldinger"
Whitney Lancaster Hidden "Better late than never....Go Girl!"
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