This Run was started literally over night to represent how fast cancer and illness creep up on these children.  When my little boy needed surgery it all happened so fast.  There was no time to plan.  This signifies how fast and how hard it is for these children.  They don't have time to plan for their illness.  They just work hard and beat it! 
If making a donation you can print out the form on the webpage or make a donation directly to the hospital in the name of TheRun4Life.org runners. 
Vin Gleason,Jon Hickey, and Jeremy West!


(Braeden after surgery 5 1/2 Months Old)

When: July 28, 2007 Run leaves at 8am.

Where:  Start at Cayuga Community College
The Run will leave from the loop and head out onto franklin street road.  This run then will follow back roads and will run a bulk of the way on Seneca Turnpike into Syracuse.  The Run will end at The Upstate University Golisano Children's Hospital.

Who:  The Run4Life Runners. 

What:  Sponsor us using the Alyssa's Run Sponsor Forms.  All Proceeds go to Alyssa's Run and the University Children's Hospital in Syracuse,NY.  Sponsor forms will remain on the website until October 12, 2007.  Anyone that would like to help the website may as well.  Though be clear as to where your donation is going!

Our Deepest Sympathy

Bob Murdock, was a man who always took the time to discuss running with me.  I talked to him many times at work and sometimes ran by him outside of work.  He always told me to keep going no matter how hard the injuries were.  We ran for Bob on our 26 mile journey.  I wore a sticker that read,
"In Memory of Bob Murdock. 
May You be Running through the clouds."

Rest Stops: 

Warning of Hydration Issues:
Please Consult the Following Link:
http://www.chicagomarathon.com/pdf/Ellen%20Coleman%20Marathon%20Article.pdf

COURSE MAP

I have mapped out the course on the MapMyrun.com website. (This has been revised due to safety concerns) It may not be 100% accurate but it will give you an idea of where it goes.  It maps at 25.5 Miles add in the 2500ft + of elevation changes the map doesnt figure in and you have your 26 Mile Run!  I also did this in my car and it read 26.3 miles.
Please check out  http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ny/auburn/654081617

WE DID IT!

WE accomplished our goal.  The hospital wants to make this an annual event.  See you all Next year!  Let's Save Lives Together!

Special Thanks-In order from Auburn to Syracuse on the run.

Thanks to Mayor Tim Lattimore of Auburn and Jason Gabak of the Citizen newspaper.  Jason thanks for running an article on our run, it is appreciated.

Marcellus

Thank you to all of the overwhelming help.  Thank You Marcellus Rotary Club.  Thank You Deborah Glisson for putting it all together so fast for us to make our day successful!  Also all of the rotary club members that took pictures and honked their horn in support!  You are al the best.

Cedervale Stop

Thank You to the Costello Family for setting up a table for us.  I can't thank you enough!

O.C.C. Stop

Thank You to my Mom and Meghan for setting up and moving. Thanks to OCC security!

Eckerd Stop

Thank You Carolyn for spending your time with us and volunteering for our cause.  Thanks to my Mom and Meghan again for helping and driving to another stop for us.  Thanks Eckerd for letting us stop there!

The Hospital

I want to give a special thanks to My Uncle Jay for driving my wife and kids the entire way and taking photographs.  Thanks to my wife for bringing the kids to all the stops.  It would have felt meaningless without my family there.  Thank You to Kathleen Paice of public relations for the hospital.  Thank you for being there and helping us with information for our non-profit status.  Thanks to the West Family for believing in us.  Thanks to Sara for supporting us.  Thanks to everyone!  Thanks again Carolyn for being there for support!

Thank You to Don Miller for giving me daily advice leading up to the 26 miler.  It was definately "Blood and Guts for miles 23-26.  Thanks again.  Thanks to Kevin for training me for a couple months to get ready to run the event.

This was very successful and I thank you all.  If I missed anyone I am sorry you know that I thank you all!