Dear Friends and Family, I hope this letter finds you all well and in good spirits. On Sunday, October 14th, 2012, I will be running in San Francisco’s Nike Women’s Half Marathon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training. It isn’t very often that we get the opportunity to do something that will benefit us and make an amazing difference in the lives of others, too. With your help, I hope to make this an exciting and worthwhile endeavor. I will be running for two honorees – Elaine Kirchner and Sadie Rae Zapata – who have battled leukemia & lymphoma and benefitted from treatments made possible in part by LLS. Elaine is 58 years old and a first grade teacher. She is happily married to her husband, Greg, for 29 years. They have 2 sons. In November 2010, Elaine felt numerous swollen lymph nodes and glands on her neck. On January 6, 2011, Elaine was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and underwent surgery in the following weeks to have the lymph node removed. From January – June 2011, Elaine completed six separate chemotherapy treatments which consisted of one long day of chemo and two short days every twenty-eight days. Since her last treatment, her PETSCANS and bloodwork have shown no signs of the lymphoma. She is grateful for the excellent treatment she received and for the support from Team in Training last year. She is excited to participate this year again as an honoree.

Sadie is 4 years old and described as being a sassy, smart, and funny kid. She loves Strawberry Shortcake and her favorite music artist is Adele. Sadie was diagnosed with leukemia at age 2. She is currently in remission and had surgery on Feb 16 to replace her port. All went well. Sadie’s last phase of chemotherapy (“maintenance” – where she receives a dose of chemo every night at home and a higher dose once a month at a clinic) is OVER! Her last treatment was on June 12, 2012! She has fought and continues to fight a hard battle. She and her mom are so thankful for the support and love. She is excited to be the honoree for our Fall races – and her mom, Kristen, will be running with us at the Nike Women’s Marathon!

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and Myeloma and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. Leukemia is the number one killing disease of children, yet affects 10 times as many adults. The cause of leukemia remains unknown. However, the effectiveness of recently developed treatment methods and steady advances in research brings us closer every day to finding the cause of leukemia and related cancers and probable cures. I have begun my training for this 13.1 mile journey through the help of professional Team in Training coaches. They’ll help make sure I make it to the finish line in record time on October 14. Some of you might think that I am nuts, and those of you who know me will agree, but what I have to endure in the next 3 months pales in comparison to what these kids and adults go through on a daily basis. With your help, I hope to raise at least $3,700.00 to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by October 4, 2012. I have set an interim goal of $1,500 by August 15th. Please support me in this journey by donating generously! I have enclosed a Sponsor Form, and all contributions are tax deductible. (Tax ID: 13 5644916) The easiest and fastest way to donate is online at my Team in Training website: http://pages.teamintraining.org/cca/nikesf12/rencarnaci. Checks can be mailed to me – made out to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Anything that you can give to help meet my goal would be greatly appreciated. [email protected] ∙ http://pages.teamintraining.org/cca/nikesf12/rencarnaci 425-753-0395 ∙ 2420 East Carter Ave., Fresno, CA 93730

On behalf of Elaine & Sadie, as well as all the other Leukemia & Lymphoma patients, I truly appreciate your kindness. I thank you from the bottom of my heart…and feet, too! Feel free to call or e-mail me to wish me good luck on this incredible journey. Sincerely,

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Sponsor Form $500

“YOU GO GIRL!” **Honoree Level – A donation of $500 or more will put the name of your personal honoree on all of the TNT Fall 2012 jerseys. $250 Twenty bucks a mile because this is unbelievable. $131 I’d like to “buy a mile” for ______________________________________ *On race day, I’ll be wearing ribbons on my jersey in honor of the person you are commemorating through your donation. $100 I really can’t believe you are actually exercising! $52 Ok, four bucks a mile should motivate you. $25 I’m impressed. OTHER I like to be original, so I’m giving…” Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________

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What does your donation buy for LLS? $25 provides patients and their loved ones with free booklets containing up-todate info on their disease and help them make informed decisions about their treatment options. $50 makes possible a Family Support group with a trained facilitator where comfort can be found and experiences can be shared among patients and family members

Email: ________________________________________________________________ How to donate: 1. [Fastest & Easiest Way!] Donate online through my TNT website, http://pages.teamintraining.org/cca/nikesf12/rencarnaci 2. Make your checks payable to “The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society” and mail it to me at: 2420 East Carter Ave., Fresno, CA 93730. 3. By Credit Card: (circle one)

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Credit Card #: _______________________________ Exp (MM/YY): _________ Security Code (3 or 4 digits on back of card, next to signature panel): _______

$100 helps supply lab researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures. $1,000 makes possible oneon-one conversations with health care specialists who provide patients with information about their disease, treatment options, and helps prepare them with questions for their health care team.

Name as it appears on card: ________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________ Remember your contribution is 100% deductible. Please help me reach my interim goal of $1,500 by August 15th. Thank you! [email protected] ∙ http://pages.teamintraining.org/cca/nikesf12/rencarnaci 425-753-0395 ∙ 2420 East Carter Ave., Fresno, CA 93730