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October 2009 News from 26.2

26.2 with Donna - The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer
 October 2009 - Issue Number 28
Donna’s new book is released just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthHello Everyone!

It’s an exciting time for 26.2 with Donna for so many reasons. Thanks to all of you, we are getting some great national publicity for the race.

Check out the October 17th Family Circle magazine (page 58). You can be proud that you have played a huge role in helping to put The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer on the national map.


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Inaugural THE PLAYERS 5K with Donna
Inaugural The Players 5K with DonnaCalling all runners and golf fans:

Introducing the Inaugural THE PLAYERS 5K with Donna! The run is a partnership with the THE PLAYERS and 26.2 With Donna Foundation, which raises money for breast cancer research at Mayo Clinic, and for financially challenged women on the First Coast with breast cancer through The Donna Foundation.
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Inaugural Family Fun Run
Inaugural Family Fun RunBring the Family to Jacksonville Beach!

Are you looking to make a family vacation out of your trip to Jacksonville Beach for the Third Annual 26.2 with Donna? Announcing the Inaugural 26.2 with Donna Family Fun Run to be held race weekend on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Gun time is at 8:30 a.m. for a family-friendly 2.3 mile run and walk. Read More
Smooth Your Ride
Smooth Your RideSmooth Your Ride

Smoothie King® and Blue Competition Cycles have partnered with the 26.2 with Donna, and are giving away 5 custom-painted carbon fiber bikes valuing over $14,000. Read More
Shop to FINISH!
Biejo bagShop to FINISH

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, make sure to shop our online store where all proceeds will help us FINISH breast cancer. Read More
Peterbrooke Chocolates for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Peterbrooke Chocolate to Finish Breast Cancer26.2 with Donna Foundation announces a sweet new partner, Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Anastasia Island, FL. In celebration of this partnership, Peterbrooke is naming an all-new lineup of Donna chocolate bars. Peterbrooke has pledged to donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the Donna chocolate bars to the 26.2 with Donna Foundation. Read more
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is recruiting volunteers for the 2010 race. The 2009 event was a huge success! Participants representing all 50 states and 10 countries participated in the race and over 2,000 volunteers donated their time to ensure a first class event. Read more
Half Marathon Training Kick-off this Month
RunnerSaturday, October 31st is perfect timing to start training for the half-marathon at 26.2 with Donna, and cities all over the country are kicking off Galloway Training Programs aimed at helping you do just that.
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From The Couch To The Half Marathon By February
Jeff Galloway Training LogoI hope that you are already into your training for the half or the full marathon at 26.2 with Donna BCM on February 21. If so, forward this article to your friends whose training circuit is moving from the couch to the refrigerator each evening, during the commercials. Read More
Novel Breast Tissue Feature may Predict Woman’s Cancer Risk
Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic researchers have found that certain structural features within breast tissue can indicate a woman’s individual cancer risk. The findings appear online today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study shows that acini (AS-ih-nye), the small milk-producing elements in breast lobules, can be counted in sample biopsies. Read More
Research sprints forward
SprinterLike the runners training for this year’s 26.2 with Donna, the research funded by the race is making exciting progress. Read More
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In This Newsletter

1 Inaugural THE PLAYERS 5K with Donna
2 Inaugural Family Fun Run
3 Smooth Your Ride
4 Shop to FINISH
5 Peterbrooke Chocolates for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
6 Volunteers Needed
7 Half Marathon Training Kick-off this Month
8 From The Couch To The Half Marathon By February
9 Novel Breast Tissue Feature may Predict Woman’s Cancer Risk
10 Research sprints forward
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