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Howard Staples

Goal:
$3,250.00
Achieved:
$4,215.00

130 percent of goal achieved.

Fundraising Goal: $3,250.00

Total Number of Gifts: 66
Total Value of Gifts: $4,215.00

Recent Donors

Community Systems, Inc.

Krista Gomes

Anthony and Suzanne White

Michael Lioce

Linda Pomroy

Deborah Mahony

Helen and Ralph Stevens

Susannah Locketti

Nancy White

Marc and Erin Desmarais

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About Perkins: Perkins School for the Blind, founded in 1829, is a world-renowned center of excellence in the education of people who are blind, deafblind, and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. The fundamental mission of Perkins is to support people in reaching their greatest possible independence.Through the development of knowledge, skills, and confidence, students learn to live, work, and function as independently as possible within their communities.

www.Perkins.org

Why is this important to me?

I'm very excited to let you know that I will be running in the 2010 Boston Marathon® on Patriot's Day April 19 as part of the Perkins School for the Blind Marathon Team.

While I’m looking forward to meeting the physical challenges involved, I’m proud to take on the challenge to raise money and awareness for Perkins and the School’s many programs and services.

I have worked for Community Systems, Inc. for the last 14 years. I work at a group home with 4 wonderful deaf/blind young adults. The gentleman I work primarily with, Michael, receives his low vision assessments at Perkins and enjoys the digital talking books he borrows from Perkins. Mike's Mom, Lorraine, has been a volunteer at Perkins for over 30 years.

I believe in the mission of Perkins. For 180 years, Perkins has transformed the lives of children and adults worldwide. They are committed to making independence a reality for thousands of people.

Perkins' education and training programs develop the skills and confidence necessary for every individual to live, work and function as independently as possible within the community. Perkins creates an innovative environment of exploration and discovery which results in the development of new teaching methods and educational materials. Lastly, Perkins is committed to sharing its expertise with its professional colleagues at the national and international level.

You can read about Michael here: http://www.communitysystems.org/successes/mike.html

How can you help?

Please consider sponsoring me in my Run for Perkins. My goal is to raise over $3,250.

I ask that you also share my page with your friends and family through the above Tell-A-Friend feature.

You can track my progress anytime by visiting my home page. Be sure to bookmark my Run for Perkins page on your browser. You may click on the above link to bookmark my page now.

Thank you so much. Be sure to watch on April 19th as I cross the finish line for Perkins!

Running to be Fit!

My employer has a Healthy Lifestyle program for the workers. By following the program I have been able to get to the point where I can run a Marathon.
My wife, Ardi, has been my rock through some rough spots.
Last June, I received a cardiac pacemaker. Since that time, I have dedicated my life to getting in the best physical condition I can.
I joined a running group, the Gateway Running Club at the Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham. We hit the roads three times a week, with our long runs being anywhere from 12- 17 miles long.
Without their encouragement and the efforts of Donna and Heather in the Healthy Lifestyle program, I would not be where I am now.
Please follow my progress in my blog: http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/warehamruns/

Or you can read a newspaper article about Perkins and my marathon mission!
http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/news/story/zero-beats-to-26-miles-in-11-months/974

Guest Book

If you would like, you can add your name and a short message to our Guest Book. Thank you.

Sign the Guest Book

Kathleen Kenney
Sun, Mar 28, 2010
Howard! You are an amazing guy! Your story is inspiring in many ways--the work you do everyday and now your dedication to this valuable cause and your own health. I hope the weather will be perfect for running. Enjoy!

Jessica Kuhn
Sat, Mar 27, 2010
Wow Howie, Have a good run, we are all cheering for you!

Gramma Woodrum
Sat, Mar 27, 2010
I've been grateful to have you in my Grandson Michael's life since the day you came into his. You are wonderful. Thank you for everything. Good luck!
Gini

Nancy and russell
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
Dear brother,
Congratulations to you. What a goal you have set .Good luck.... Will be thinking of you running the race .
Love Nancy and Russell

John and Linda Garvey
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
Thank you so much for love and care you have given our nephew Michael. The love you have for your job and the people you work with is very evident. Good luck in the race, we know you can do it.

Jillane Doyle
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of my cousin Michael, best of luck!

Michael Garvey
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
GO HOWIE GO. YOU ARE MY HERO, A BIG PART OF MY LIFELINE AND FOR SURE THE WINDS BENEATH MY WINGS.
I LOVE YOU LOTS AND THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU GIVE ME FROM YOU VERY BIG HEART!!!
(I also will be right there with you all those 26 miles). GO CHAMP!!!!

Lorraine Wales
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Howie, I am so very proud of you and have all the confidence in the world in you and enjoying this dream of yours. Many of us will be running right there with you (in our hearts, of course). We love you.
Lorraine

Amy and Lee
Sat, Mar 20, 2010
Go Howie... go !

Donna
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
To have a friend is to have everything. We've played roles in many chapters of each other's lives. I am so proud of you and who you are and have become. You remain an inspiration in my life.
This chapter of your life is the happiest and fullest I have seen you. God bless you and Ardie and have fun running.
I will share this experience with you in my heart.
Blessings,
Donna

Peter Sullivan
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Go Howitzer

Heather Simpson
Fri, Mar 12, 2010
This message is for Howard Staples you are an inspiration to us all. You have shown that persistence and a positive attitude pays off. I am extremely happy and proud to know you.

Kathy Peyton
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Howie, Howie, Howie....
I am so proud of how far you have come, this is such a wonderful acheivement. I wish i could be there to yell "GO..HOWARD..GO!!! There are so many of us at CSI that know what a wonderful, caring,generous person you are, but most of all our Mikey knows!! And Mikey would like to say to you "thanks for making a difference and being a part of my day to day life" And "RUN FORREST RUN"!!
We all love ya Howard...GO GET EM!! :)

Mary (Staples) Broccoli
Wed, Mar 10, 2010
Big brother Howie,
You are my inspiration in life, and to many others in your life, as well.
I have always looked up to you my whole life, and as I get older, I get even more prouder of the man you have become.
Thank you for being such a compassionate person. May that fire in you never die out.
Ardi, you are his rock, and his love. You are appreciated beyond words. Thanks for all your support of my brother and helping him along the path of life to fulfill his dreams of making dreams come true for others.
I will be making a pledge soon as financially possible, that I do promise. Lots of love to you both!
Go Howie, go!!!

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