Showing posts with label Irish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Irish. Show all posts

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Running Together to Remember on St. Patrick's Day

Michael, Leah's Irish brother-in-law, died of leukemia on St. Patrick's Day.

Today and all days, our thoughts are with those who loved Michael and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.


Michael with Leah's son, Laoghaire


The Connor Family
Leif, Jenn, Michael, Fran, Laoghaire, Keith, Walter and Leah


Cathy, Laoghaire and Walter

We run together in memory of Michael, Walter, and Cathy who all died from cancer.

One year ago we started our 1st fundraising page with Team Lemon to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer in memory of Michael. Four months later, our grandma GG died of cancer, too.

Over the past year, we ran four races together and raised over $1,500 in memory of Michael and GG.

This year, @TwinsRun Boston Athletic Association 5K on April 14 and Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13 together to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.


"Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time."
alexslemonade.org/mypage/93394

Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your support!


alexslemonade.org





Saturday, March 16, 2013

Irish Twins Run Together

It's been a year since we decided to run the 2012 Chicago Marathon together with Team Lemon. We wanted to run in memory of Leah's Irish brother-in-law, Michael, to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Four months later, our Irish grandma "GG" died suddenly of cancer. Over the past year, we ran 4 races together and raised over $1,500 to fight childhood cancer.

We're identical (and 1/4 Irish) twins running together to remember Michael and GG. While we didn't race together today, we each ran 10 miles at the same time. Another virtual run together. We'll run the B.A.A. 5K together on April 14 and our 2nd Chicago Marathon together on October 13.


Leah's Charlottesville 10 Miler
1:18:14

Malinda's 10 mile Cherry Blossom training run
1:34:22

We're grateful to run together to remember.

Today, it's 8 months since GG died.
Aileen O’Connor Hill
January 7, 1938 – July 16, 2012 

Tomorrow, it's 10 years since Michael died.
Michael Connor
November 23, 1973 – March 17, 2003 

Leah's brother-in-law, Michael Connor, was diagnosed with leukemia as a child. Michael fought cancer with his inspiring Irish spirit, so it was bittersweet when he died on St. Patrick's Day 10 years ago. 

Our Irish grandmother, Aileen O'Connor Hill, (affectionately know as "GG") was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, July 13, 2012 and died on Monday, July 16, 2012. 

We run 2gether to remember Michael & GG. No donation is 2 small 2 fight childhood cancer.  Could you skip a green beer or Irish coffee this weekend and donate $2? ;-) 

Thanks for your support!








“Fighting Childhood Cancer, One Race at a Time”
www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91042
www.facebook.com/twinsruninourfamily
@TwinsRun

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Fundraiser In Memory of Irish Souls

Wednesday, August 1
9 - 11pm
 242 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA
This popular Narberth hangout takes pride in its Irish heritage with warm hospitality and a fun atmosphere that makes for a relaxed drinking or dining experience.
We Run Together
To Remember & Honor
Two Inspiring Irish Souls
Aileen O'Connor Hill
January 7, 1938 - July 16, 2012
Michael Connor
November 23, 1973 - March 17, 2003

If you can't join us,
can you donate $2 online?

Thanks for your support!
“Fighting Childhood Cancer, One Race at a Time”


Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Team Lemon Fundraiser at McShea's Irish Pub to Benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand

Wednesday, August 1
9 - 11pm
 242 Haverford Avenue
Narberth, PA
 If you can't join us,
can you donate $2?
 Thanks for your support!

We Run Together
To Remember & Honor
Two Inspiring Irish Souls
Michael Connor
November 23, 1973 - March 17, 2003

Aileen O'Connor Hill
January 7, 1938 - July 16, 2012



This popular Narberth hangout takes pride in its Irish heritage with warm hospitality and a fun atmosphere that makes for a relaxed drinking or dining experience.