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2008 Miles Of Hope
Hope, inspiration, and a promise
Thank you for your involvement!
Enter Donation Amount Here:
*Currency shown: US Dollar
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My Fundraising Goal:
$10,000.00
Money Raised to Date:
$4,725.00
Let's Roll!
Welcome to Paul & Sally Kelly's web page for donations to help America's wounded warriors.
Let’s Roll, America. First of all (everybody asks): I’m NOT a warrior. I am a grateful beneficiary of the sacrifices and dedication of thousands of brave men and women who have answered the call to duty during our nation’s times of need.
I am a citizen of the greatest nation on earth. I enjoy liberties that citizens of other countries can only dream of. Americans take more freedom for granted than most people on this earth will ever enjoy. However, that freedom comes with a price. In this country, that price has been paid again and again with the blood of heroes and the sacrifices of their families.
Remember their sacrifices. Please help these brave men and women on their road to recovery and rehabilitation. It is my goal to raise at least $26.2 thousand for Hope for the Warriors™, a civilian organization, with 501(c)(3) non-profit status, whose mission is to enhance quality of life for US Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Hope for the Warriors™ actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet, particularly with regard to the short and long-term care of the severely injured. To learn more about this great organization, please visit their website at http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org.
With the support of my beloved teammate, my wife, I set out last year to handbike over 2008 miles to raise money to support projects undertaken by Hope for the Warriors™. In a combination of training, running events, and fundraising rides, I surpassed this mileage goal in June 2008. By the end of last year I had completed two ten-milers, 9 half-marathons and 4 marathons including my long-time dream, the Marine Corps Marathon. Supporting Hope For The Warriors has been one of the greatest experiences in my life.
This year I plan to complete the Marine Corps Marathon, hopefully the New York City Marathon, and complete anther 2008 Miles! There is still much to do. I plan to continue supporting Hope For The Warriors with my fundraising in Marathons, halves, and other races as well as other activities to raise $26,200 to support these great heroes.
As an American with a disability, I understand the challenges that face these brave men, women, and their families. I also find their personal stories of triumph over adversity to be my motivation. There is no better place in the world to have to live with a disability than the United States. We are blessed with technology, opportunities, and compassion that are available nowhere else.
Please help America’s heroes with your tax-deductible contribution to this great organization. Give generously. Our nation’s warriors have given selflessly for you. Help those who have fallen in their time of need.
Follow our blog to track our progress:
http://2008MilesofHope.blogspot.com
