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Event date 07/11/2011
My charity Brian Adair Memorial Fund & Denver University Baseball Club in memory of Joe Lubar
It is with much excitement than I take on my first Badwater Ultramarathon on July 11th, 2011. Recognized globally as "the world's toughest foot race" this legendary event pits up to 90 of the world's toughest athletes—runners, triathletes, adventure racers, and mountaineers—against one another and the elements. Covering 135 miles traversing over 3 mountain passes this non-stop race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA has temperatures up to 130F and ground temperatures reaching close to 200 degrees, it is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet.
This will be, without question, the biggest challenge I have taken on since I started participating in this crazy sport.
Tragedy has struck my family twice in the past two years. On April 16, 2009 my sister, Grace, and my brother-in-law, Jim, lost their oldest child - my dear nephew and godson, Brian Adair to a drug overdose eight days before his 21st birthday. On February 11, 2011 my other sister, Madeleine and my brother-in-law, David, lost their oldest child, Joe Lubar, another dear nephew, as the result of a skiiing accident. Joe was 21.
My heart still aches, I learned so much from Joe and Brian during their shortened lives. Brian had a twiinkle in his eye that could light up a room. He showed so much grit and determination in facing life's struggles. Joe led by example. As walk-on pitcher for Denver Univeristy baseball team, he became the ace of the staff after two years due to his incredible work ethic. I'm dedicating my run to raise money for the Brian Adair Memorial Fund (a fund set up to assist hight school students with substance abuse problems) and the Denver University Baseball Club in memory of Joe Lubar. They will carry me to the finish line. I am honored to have my sister, Grace, on my support crew.
If you can help out with a donation it will be much appreciated by me, the Adair family, the Lubar family and the Denver University Baseball Club. Please consider a per mile pledge or just a flat dollar amount. All amounts are welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you so much in advance for your support !
Ed Kelly
| Display Name | Date | Amount | Comment |
| Ami Scott | 06/29/2011 | $100.00 | Wow, Ed!! |
| Mary Hicks | 06/30/2011 | $100.00 | Best of luck, Ed! |
| Kris and John MacDonald | 06/30/2011 | $100.00 | Good luck! We\'ll be following you the whole way...online! |
| Geof and Paige Dunmore | 07/01/2011 | $40.00 | |
| Mary & Brian McGuire | 07/01/2011 | $50.00 | We can\'t think of a greater tribute to Brian & Joe. Good luck, Ed! |
| Mark and Cindy Greenwood | 07/01/2011 | $100.00 | Good luck, Ed! We\'ll be cheering you on. What a wonderful way to pay tribute to Brian and Joe who live on in our hearts. |
| Denis & Barb Kelly | 07/01/2011 | $100.00 | Good luck Ed. We never forget those who are no longer with us, but never leave our hearts. |
| Patricia Kelly Reagan | 07/01/2011 | $100.00 | Good Luck Ed. Brian and Joe Will enjoy this. I will check daily about your progress. Love Mom |
| George & Mary Ann Kendall | 07/02/2011 | $25.00 | |
| ROSENBLOOM FAMILY | 07/03/2011 | $50.00 | BRIAN AND JOE REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. |
| Body Care By Lisa Kinlinger | 07/04/2011 | $20.00 | Ed, You are going to smash those mountain ranges!!!! -Lisa |
| mary and bob foley | 07/04/2011 | $25.00 | good for you joe! good luck! |
| Neal & Cindy Barry | 07/05/2011 | $100.00 | WQe feel for you losses and admire your efforts. |
| Jeff and Carol Martini | 07/05/2011 | $100.00 | 135 MILES? Are you kidding? We\'ll be thinking of you on 7/11 during this incredible challenge. Good luck Ed - and Grace too! |
| Jill and Terry Horan | 07/05/2011 | $100.00 | The most I\'ve ever run in my life is 2 miles. I did it without stopping!!! Maybe I could\'ve gone further with Grace supporting me. Good luck and think of me on mile two. |
| John & Lindy Camardella | 07/06/2011 | $20.00 | Best of luck as you prepare for this race! We\'ll be following your progress online. Godspeed! |
| Lynn Thornton | 07/06/2011 | $25.00 | |
| Bob & Terry DaPisa | 07/07/2011 | $100.00 | Good luck, Ed! We\'ll be following your progress online. |
| Bourn Family | 07/07/2011 | $100.00 | Wishing you the best! What a great way to honor the memories of your nephews. |
| Karen, Jim, Alex, Casey & Nicky Jones | 07/10/2011 | $50.00 | Wow! What a great adventure! We wish you the best. |
| Adrian & Simone | 07/10/2011 | $100.00 | Simone and I hope you\'ll have the best race ever! Run with your head, run with your heart, never give up!! |
| Lindsay Family | 07/11/2011 | $25.00 | Best of Luck! |
| deZonna Family | 07/11/2011 | $50.00 | Words escape me, what a wonderful tribute! Good luck!!! |
| chris & swanee | 07/11/2011 | $100.00 | run, forest, run! |
| Paul B | 07/11/2011 | $25.00 | God Bless!!! |
| 07/11/2011 | $25.00 | Ed - this is amazing! I\'m following you from Washington DC. I know Joe and Brian are right there running with you. | |
| Susan and Oyvind Solvang | 07/12/2011 | $250.00 | Ed, May you be light on your feet and strong in your will. We will be tracking you!! |
| Rachel Brill | 07/13/2011 | $25.00 | |
| diane beletti | 07/13/2011 | $50.00 | |
| John, Kristina and Henry Palmer | 07/13/2011 | $135.00 | Hope you had a great race Ed! Amazing! |
| The Nelms Family | 07/14/2011 | $50.00 | Great job for some amazing boys! Thank you. |
| Julius family | 07/14/2011 | $100.00 | Great job Ed. What a wonderful cause. Your nephews were by your side |
| 07/15/2011 | $100.00 | Ed, We hope that this race was as much \ | |
| Michael Aldworth | 08/11/2011 | $25.00 |
