Edgar is Running 13.1 Miles to Fund Raise for Shanti Project

Dear Friends and Family:

I am writing to tell you about two important challenges I am taking on in 2014. I am training to run The San Franciso Second Half-Marathon as a member of Team Shanti to support San Francisco's underserved HIV/AIDS and breast cancer communities. And, as a Team Shanti runner, I am committed to raising a minimum of $500 bucks for Shanti.

I’d like you to know why both running and fundraising are important to me. First, the physical challenge (of course) of a long marathon is something I hope to continue to take on and finish. But with current training, discipline and the limitless support of Shanti, I see the goal is within reach. I am truly blessed with good health and great support toward achieving this goal, unlike the clients Shanti serves.

You know I love to volunteer in any way I can. And through my volunteering I have come to respect the Shanti commitment to the needs of our community members living with HIV/AIDS or breast cancer. Shanti focuses on the underserved and underinsured San Franciscan's living with life threatening illnesses in San Francisco providing among other services, resources and referrals, practical and emotional support through volunteers (such as yours truly) and staff.

These services are essential to the health and well-being of Shanti's clients and I want to do my part to support them by running and raising some money.

I am hoping you will make a contribution in my honor to support Shanti's mission through my website http://www.razoo.com/story/Edgar-Micua.

And, don't forget (if you’re in the area) to cheer for me on the July 27th as I cross the finish line in San Francisco!

Many thanks, Edgar

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