Children's Tumor Foundation Fund Raising Updates
NF MARATHON TEAM - Racing for Research!
My name is Sandi Smith and I live in Nappanee,Indiana.
    Even though my BROTHER David has been diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors, he continues to participate in fund raising marathons to hopefully fund a cure for this depilating disease for himself and for others.
        The effects of NF are unpredictable and have varying manifestations and degrees of severity AND
There is no known cure.
        David has had to undergo some surgeries to remove tumors inside his body just to function normally. He has participated in marathons in Anchorage Alaska and  Portland Oregon. He ran in the Portland Marathon in 2004 where he suffered a fractured foot during the race and a couple weeks later his femur snapped from the strain it put on his body, and yet he finished the race with his personal best time. During his surgery to put in a permanent pin in his bone he developed blood clots and was on bed rest for a long time and was in considerable pain. It is questionable whether David will ever be able to compete in another marathon at this time, although he says it will not stop him!!
HE IS MY INSPIRATION!!
        That is why I have decided to take over his quest and I  participated in my first ever Marathon in Portland Oregon on October 9th, 2005 in his honor!! I am trying to raise awareness and funds through corporate sponsorship, and personal donations.



1 out of every 4000 people have NF. Many scientists are making great strides to isolate the genes responsible and  to understand the complex nature of NF. With our help they will have the funding needed to FIND A CURE!!!


PLEASE DO WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP!!!

  Please keep David in your prayers  and help us to raise the funds to find a cure for this disease.


UPCOMING EVENTS
 

SPONSOR A KID FOR CAMP IN UTAH
$1000.00 per child and includes airfare.
You can sponsor 1 child or contribute to a
partial enrollment. CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE EVENTS

MORE LINKS:
OFFICIAL NF SITE
MARATHON INFO
PORTLAND 2004  RACE PHOTOS
MAKE A DONATION ONLINE NOW!!!
CONTACT INFO:
SANDI CARTER
Phone# 574-361-2656
Tigersandi612@yahoo.com
DAVID BOWMAN 
My daughter and I Crossed the Finish Line together - Portland Marathon 2005!! to raise awareness for NF





PLEASE HELP
US RACE FOR
RESEARCH!!

AND A CURE!
drb417@yahoo.com
CLICK HERE TO TO MAKE A DONATION ONLINE NOW!!!
FUND RAISING PROGRESS

OUR 2005 GOAL was $3500.00
AS OF 10/14/05 YOU  HELPED RAISE
$3745.00 !!!!

OUR GOAL
FOR 2006 WAS
 $1000
We raised $654.00
PLEASE HELP!
MAKE SURE TO SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK!!!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

THE CAR COMPANY - GOSHEN AND WARSAW

GOSHEN COMMUNITY BANK - GOSHEN, IN.

WIELAND DESIGNS - GOSHEN, IN.
www.wielanddesigns.com

SPORTS ARTIST - Debbie Sampson
WINNER OF THE ADVERTISING AUCTION!!
www.artsports.com

WAWASEE HIGH SCHOOL
Syracuse, Indiana

PRECISION AUDIO/VIDEO SALES
AND INSTALLATION-Rob Smith

HOOGENBOOM AND NOFZIGER
Goshen, Indiana
gahoogenboom@aol.com

THE POST - GOSHEN, IN.
the-post.org
booking@the-post.org

SUPREME CORPORATION
Goshen, Indiana
CLICK HERE TO:
READ THE ARTICLE IN THE ELKHART TRUTH JAN.24th, 2005
READ THE GOSHEN NEWS ARTICLE - APRIL 1ST, 2005
TO MAIL A DONATION
PLEASE SEND TO:

SANDI CARTER
70955 Montezuma Trail
Nappanee, In.46550
Make checks payable to CTF
WE DID IT!!!
David presented me with an award in Oct.2005, from CTF, for my participation in the Portland marathon  and for fund-raising for Neurofibromatosis and The Children's Tumor Foundation.