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Thank you to everyone who supported Eric and Choose to Laugh. The Marathon for Cancer was a huge success, raising $2374 for the Choose to Laugh Library and future community projects.

A tremendous thank you to Knock Knock, the event sponsor, whose generous donation of money and product will benefit countless cancer patients in West Los Angeles

The following people also made generous contributions:

Another round of thanks to everyone who came out and supported Eric at the race. He’s sorry he couldn't stop to chat.

Amazing Race
Eric was spectacular in the first ever marathon for Choose to Laugh! You can view his times and statistics to get a more detailed breakdown of his race.

What is the Marathon for Cancer?
Marathon for Cancer is an idea conceived by Eric Giovanola to raise awareness and resources for Choose to Laugh. While Eric has supported the organization in the past by attending functions, he wanted to find a way to personally contribute to a cause he believes is truly important. To follow his progress, read Eric's training blog.

How does it work?
It's simple. Click on the "Make a Donation" button to donate any amount of money you choose. Even $10 or $20 can help. All proceeds raised during the Marathon for Cancer will go directly to Choose to Laugh to fund projects such as the Laugh Library.

Along with the individual contributions, the event is being sponsored by Knock Knock, a company who shares Choose to Laugh's belief that humor and laughter can heal. Visit www.knockknock.biz to see their fantastic products (pick up a Get Well Soon card to send to Eric after the race, while you're at it.)

Finally, Eric has set a finishing goal time of 3 hours for the race. For each minute under 3 hours, he will be donating matching funds of 1% of the total proceeds (So if he breaks the current world record of 2:04:55...he'll donate a lot of money. Along with the new car he gets for winning).

How can you help?
It’s very easy to contribute:
• Donate money — Click on the “Donate Now” button to pony up some cash and help a fantastic cause.
• Donate stuff — The Laugh Library needs cool stuff, like furniture and funny DVDs.
• Donate your blood, sweat and tears — Train along with Team Choose to Laugh! Run every day for almost 4 months. That’s almost 1000 miles! Just kidding…only Eric is dumb enough to do this.

If you would like to be involved, simply email us at: friends@choosetolaugh.org or be in touch with Alexis Speed, our internal project manager, at 310-722-8212

Click resources below for more information:
• The Marathon for Cancer Blog Page
• Visit The Wellness Community on the Internet
• Donate to Choose to Laugh, Inc. in support of this or other project