Fledgling triathlon runner exceeds expectations for cancer awareness
NEW BERLIN – After successfully completing a 70-mile Half-Full Ironman race at a cancer research fundraiser, long distance runner Thomas Lawson has collected $2,655 and is hoping for additional donations before his Nov. 1 deadline.
Lawson competed in the Oct. 3 event in Ellicott City, Maryland to support the Livestrong Foundation and the Ulman Cancer Research Fund.
Lawson created the personal goal of completing his first-ever half Ironman race a year earlier and after accomplishing it in September, he elected to run a second 70-mile race for cancer awareness just three weeks later.
“This isn’t your ordinary triathlon. The half full triathlon is a 70-mile fight to support young adults affected by cancer,” explained Lawson.
“They chose the distance of 70 miles versus the more well known 70.3 mile distance for this race for one important reason. 70,000 is the estimated number of young adults diagnosed with cancer each year.”
The event asked for a minimum donation of $1,000, although Lawson set his goal at $5,000. Runners have just 30 days after the race to collect any final donations and Lawson said a few “potentially big donations,” may still be coming his way.
“With the generous help of many friends, family and community based businesses, we have been able to raise $2,655 to date,” said Lawson. He thanked his local sponsors, including the New Berlin Rotary Club, Chenango County law enforcement, Burton Marshall Insurance Agency, Scot Ioset Dentistry, Norton Gas Incorporated, and Precision Bikes.
To donate, call Lawson directly at 847-6311, or go to the not-for-profit Livestrong fund raising web site at fundraising.livestrong.org/teamls2010/thomaslawson.
Lawson completed the race under his goal of six hours, capturing seventh place in the race’s Clydesdale category (over 200 lbs.) out of 22 competitors.
The New Berlin High School graduate completed the .9 mile swim, 56 mike bike ride and 13.1 mile foot race in 5 hours, 55 minutes and 9 seconds.
Lawson said over 100 cancer survivors also competed in the race and each proudly wore a yellow jersey.
“I realized this day was dedicated to cancer survivors and hope, and I was very proud to be one of twelve people who had committed to raising the $1,000 minimum,” he said. “It’s really about their (cancer survivors) victories and the rest of us were just there to support them.”
Lawson competed in the Oct. 3 event in Ellicott City, Maryland to support the Livestrong Foundation and the Ulman Cancer Research Fund.
Lawson created the personal goal of completing his first-ever half Ironman race a year earlier and after accomplishing it in September, he elected to run a second 70-mile race for cancer awareness just three weeks later.
“This isn’t your ordinary triathlon. The half full triathlon is a 70-mile fight to support young adults affected by cancer,” explained Lawson.
“They chose the distance of 70 miles versus the more well known 70.3 mile distance for this race for one important reason. 70,000 is the estimated number of young adults diagnosed with cancer each year.”
The event asked for a minimum donation of $1,000, although Lawson set his goal at $5,000. Runners have just 30 days after the race to collect any final donations and Lawson said a few “potentially big donations,” may still be coming his way.
“With the generous help of many friends, family and community based businesses, we have been able to raise $2,655 to date,” said Lawson. He thanked his local sponsors, including the New Berlin Rotary Club, Chenango County law enforcement, Burton Marshall Insurance Agency, Scot Ioset Dentistry, Norton Gas Incorporated, and Precision Bikes.
To donate, call Lawson directly at 847-6311, or go to the not-for-profit Livestrong fund raising web site at fundraising.livestrong.org/teamls2010/thomaslawson.
Lawson completed the race under his goal of six hours, capturing seventh place in the race’s Clydesdale category (over 200 lbs.) out of 22 competitors.
The New Berlin High School graduate completed the .9 mile swim, 56 mike bike ride and 13.1 mile foot race in 5 hours, 55 minutes and 9 seconds.
Lawson said over 100 cancer survivors also competed in the race and each proudly wore a yellow jersey.
“I realized this day was dedicated to cancer survivors and hope, and I was very proud to be one of twelve people who had committed to raising the $1,000 minimum,” he said. “It’s really about their (cancer survivors) victories and the rest of us were just there to support them.”
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