Dear Family and Friends,

It is with great excitement that I tell you I am training for the New York City Marathon on November 6, 2011, as a member of the Orange Laces Nation. To help me cross the finish line and give even more purpose to my goal, I have chosen to fundraise for a great charity, the ING Run For Something Better.

ING Run For Something Better funds free running fitness programs in schools across the country. I encourage you to check out the teams' website to learn more.

I have committed to raise $2,750 to support kids' fitness and fight against childhood obesity, and I would love your support. Your donations will help the mission of ING Run For Something Better to help get kids on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

Please join me in this effort. It's easy to make a donation. Go to my own personal fundraising page.

As an added bonus, those who donate $75 or more by September 15, 2011 will be entered into a drawing for a 7 night stay for two at our house in La Manzanilla, Mexico.

Thank you so much for supporting me -- and the ING Run For Something Better -- as I embark on my journey to reach this personal milestone.

Warmest Regards, Kristi