A New Challenge to raise funds for Del and AHC!

Hello all, I am your new "[Half]MarathonforDel" blogger,  Justine Sliwka, or "Juice" as I am know in circles of people who like completeness, closure and pi. (and I ask you, who doesn't like pi?)  

I am here to commandeer this wonderful blog to raise funds for Delaney and the Alternating Hemiplegia Of Childhood Foundation Inc  as I run my very first half marathon this November 14, 2010 in Monterrey California.

I'd first and foremost, like to wholeheartedly congratulate MFD Blogess, Miss Kristy, not only for completing the Chicago Marathon last weekend, but for raising such a nice chunk of donation change! I must also thank her for letting me take over this blog site on such short notice. 

Bravo Miss Kristy!

Why have I chosen to get involved? Well, you see, Miss Del is my cousin and her momma, Katrina, is very dear to me, having been the very first baby to ever spit up on me. She claims not to remember, but lets face it, with those big blue Disney Princess eyes, 'Trina is pretty much capable of making anyone believe whatever she wants them to. (I would like to note that Miss Del has the same facial features, and to that I say "Good Luck Miss Trina, and lock your doors, She's gonna be a show stopper!").

The thing is, Del and Trina need our help. Del has been diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. AHC is a rare neurological disorder that, among other things, causes paralysis of the body- in a fashion that alternates from one side to the other. AHC has only recently been discovered, and is considered a "new" disease. As it stands now, there is no cure, and the child does not grow out of it with age.You can read more about it here  or at the links on the sidebar.

The Big Sur Half takes place in a little less than 3 weeks, and so I have my fundraising work cut out for me.  I  am here to ask you to please make a donation to AHCFI on behalf of Myself and Miss Delaney.

To donate, just use the paypal button on the right and I will make sure all of the funds go to the AHC foundation. If you  prefer, you can also go here and make a donation or send a check to:

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation (or AHCF)
31250 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150 

Just note "Half Marathon for Del" on your check. 

And I know its short notice, so Thank you very much!