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WELCOME TO TOM'S PAGE!
Hi, I'm Tom, and this is my first of any kind of marathon. I enjoy both running and cross- country skiing. I am looking forward to running in the NYC 1/2 Marathon to raise support and awareness for IOH. I am a husband and a dad to 4 children; that being said I could not imagine what it would be like if either my wife or I was facing a terminal illness. Deric and Kristen, during their own trial, have seen a need that was not being met and stood in and filled it. The families need to share their struggles and hopes with others who understand what they are going through. Inheritance of Hope is just that -- they have a way of bringing hope to the lives of the families that are suffering from a terminal illness. Please partner with me to help this ministry to help others. As a member of Team Inheritance of Hope, my participation in the NYC Half Marathon on March 21, 2010 will raise funds and awareness for Inheritance of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving families with children who have a parent with a life-threatening illness. Help me meet (or exceed!) my goal of $1,000. With your contribution, we can share together in the joy of helping to build legacies for families who are facing a tremendous challenge in their lives. Inheritance of Hope coordinates and hosts Family Retreats for families with children under 18 who have a parent with a life-threatening illness. Because of generous supporters like you, their Retreats are provided at absolutely no cost to the participating families. These events offer unique and fun activities for parents and children together, forming precious, lifelong memories for the whole family. They also create a community of people who find comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their struggles. Just as importantly, these Retreats are restful – a rare luxury for ill parents. Beyond the Family Retreats, Inheritance of Hope also offers a scholarship, inspirational literature, and speaking engagements that address the deep needs of these families. Inheritance of Hope is a young organization with a big vision. In the United States, there are over one million family members facing the challenges of a parent’s terminal illness. These families’ entire lives become consumed by the illness, leaving them without the resources to plan or pay for meaningful family time. Inheritance of Hope’s vision is that “Every Family Deserves a Legacy.”® Thanks for your support!!!
Inheritance of Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 75-3243566. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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