12/5/2012

Windy City times writes about 52 for 52. Check it out here.. http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Brant-Gniewek-Running-52-races-to-fight-cancer/40667.html

Also this Sunday I will be running the Honolulu marathon. Make sure to donate or so your support to Imerman Angels.

11/18/2012

Please check this out. This a good friend of mine and this only goes through November. 

After fighting Ewing's Sarcoma (a rare pediatric bone cancer) in 2011, Sam Libassi found out on September 10th that his cancer has not only relapsed, but has spread to several places in his body... To help Sam out, Glassy will donate all profits in November from the sales of the "Cancer Hater" sunglasses and t-shirt to Sam. Let's get together, hate cancer and look glassy while helping Sam beat this thing for good!  

http://store.glassysunhaters.com/cancer-hater/


Also ALL guys is Movember...so make sure to do a self check this month (breast and testies)!!

Buy raffle tickets or donate here!

Click this link to be taken to my Paypal page to donate or purchase raffle tickets! For each dollar donated you receive one raffle ticket. Please make sure to enter your email address on PayPal as I will send your raffle ticket number to your email.

10/20/2012

Are you looking for a walk or run this month for Breast Cancer? Well here is one for you. "Making Strides" against breast cancer is doing walks all over. Follow the link to find one in your area. http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MSABC_FY13_FindAnEvent All the money goes to a great cause. Make sure to check it out.

10/16/2012

52 for 52 is now on Twitter and Facebook!!! Follow and like as we take another step on this journey together. I am still looking for your stories. We are in October and this is breast cancer awareness month. I would really like for you guys to also make this page yours. Next month we move into November and that is for you guys. No shave November is all about the men and stepping up to take that testicular exam. Save the Tat Tats and save the Testis's! Don't forget we still have a couple weeks left for the 50/50 raffle. Coming soon: My story, details of the Chicago Marathon, and more dates for next years races.

10/9/2012

The Chicago Marathon was this past Sunday and I am now officially a 2 time marathon runner. Team Imerman Angels did an amazing job running to fight cancer. As I put another 26.2 miles behind me, I look forward to the next challenge. Honolulu Marathon in Dec. Training will kick in next week as I run to help one more person fight and beat cancer. There is still plenty of time for you help by donating. Get those raffle tickets today.You have until Oct. 31st. You can also donate your coke rewards codes by sending them to 52for52tofightcancer@gmail.com I also want to thank all my friends and family who came out this past weekend to support me and my running. This was a very hard run for me this time and I couldn't do it without your encouragement. Thank you and I love all of you.

10/5/2012

The Chicago Marathon is this Sunday. I'm getting a little nervous but excited to run and be a 2 time marathon runner. This is the big push to raise a few more dollars for 52 for 52 and for Imerman Angels one on one cancer support. If you haven't checked them out already make sure to check out http://www.imermanangels.org!

10/2/2012

Good morning world! Lots going on with prep for the Chicago Marathon this weekend. My challenge to you is to support every mile I am running. 26.2 miles!!!! Buy 26 raffle tickets today to help fight cancer. That's just $1 per mile. Spread the word! Raffle drawing is oct. 31, 2012

10/1/2012

The first run of 52 for 52 will kick off on January 12, 2013 with the Polar Dash Half Marathon here in Chicago. The Polar dash benefits the Shriners Hospital for Children. I will be of course raising money for cancer and 52 for 52.

9/29/2012

Do you drink coke products but not really sure what to do with the coke reward codes? Donate them!!! Just write down the codes and email them to 52for52tofightcancer@gmail.com. Those points will help cover the cost of races which will allow me to reach out to more people all around the country. So don't just throw them out. Please take 2 seconds to email them toe and know that you are helping someone fight and beat cancer! Thank you!

Have a used gift card that has just a little bit of change left on it? What better way to use it than to donate it 52 for 52. I am looking for ANY gift card that is is valid and you don't want anymore. Email me at 52for52tofightcancer@gmail.com and tell me what you are looking to donate. Together they can make a difference.

You can now email me at 52for52tofightcancer@gmail.com!

9/28/2012

- 52 for 52 to fight cancer had an amazing day today. We were able to spread the word about this great event which is my main goal. A few more people know about 52 for 52 and that's huge.
- the 50/50 raffle is in full swing now and hopefully I can build on that moment and keep this moving in the right direction.
- update on where 52 for 52 to fight cancer is headed:
- I will soon have an email address just for 52 for 52
- I am also working on getting a web page going and adding a lot more content.
- our mission statement is also being worked on along with my story of who I am and why I am so passionate about this event.

I want to thank everyone who supported 52 for 52 today. You continue to encourage me and help me know that I am heading in the right direction. So thank you!

9/27/2012

So excited! Today 52 for 52 received its first donation and kicked off the raffle. I am so thankful that people are becoming aware of this project and my organization. Remember to spread the word. Nobody should have to fight cancer alone. Thank you :)

9/27/2012 - 50/50 raffle

I have 2,000 raffle tickets for sale! They are just $1 each. The winner will receive 50% of the sales. 25% will go to the 52 for 52 event and the other 25% will go to benefit Imerman Angels one on one cancer support. This will be done through PayPal (see below) for link to account. Please make sure to enter your email address when you buy your raffle tickets. I will then email your numbers and your tickets. I would like to set the drawing for 10/31/2012 or as soon as all tickets are sold. Thank you for all your support.

9/26/2012

So a lot of ideas are floating around in my head on how to get more people involved an the word out there. My question for everyone is... What would be most helpful to help fight and beat cancer? More free support, free screenings for early detection, more information/facts in general about cancer? Please leave comments, emails, or even just text me your thoughts.

9/26/2012

This weeks goal is to get 1,000 people on Facebook invited to 52 for 52. Right now I am at about 419. So please invite all your friends and family to this event. That will help spread the world and hopefully make this event even bigger.

I also am working on getting a couple stories on here very soon and possibly soon sponsors. 2 of the 52 races have dedications already. If you would like to share a story please let me know.

52 for 52 to fight cancer

Day: 1

 - Today I kick of this blog with a little information about what this is actually for. I have been working with Imerman Angels one on one cancer support group for almost 3 years now. I have decided to take on a major project for 2013. What better way to fight cancer than to run 52 races. Each race will be dedicated to someone who is fighting cancer, fought cancer, or who we have lost to cancer. Each raise the goal will be to raise $375. That is the cost to help 1 person fight cancer with this amazing group Imerman Angels. All proceeds will go to benefit this great organization. 

- I decided to start the blog today because it does cost some money to run these races. So for the next few months my goal is to raise as much money as I can through donations, sponsorship, auctioned items, charity events, bar crawls, change drives, etc. to help get to each race. The list of races will start to form as donations come in. I will then be able to see what races I can afford. Through out 2013, I will be focused on training, running each race, and raising the $375 per race to help fight cancer. Together we can beat this.

- The main message I want to send out with 52 for 52 is to simply get people connected and aware of Imerman Angels and to know that they are not alone in the fight. 

- Over the next year, I will be updating this blog with every detail I can. From money raised, to race experience, to stories from anyone who wants to share what they have gone through, to pics of everything that we are fighting for. I want to make this a blog not just for me but for everyone to share. I am going to try  and update this everyday if I can. Links with all the details will follow. This is just the beginning stages. If you have any tips for me please feel free to drop me a line. Thank you everyone for all your support. Please Please Please pass this on to everyone you know. This is the biggest thing I will have ever done in my life so  I really need everyone's help to make this a success.

Link to paypal to donate to races:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=PBKMUXWWPUUNU&lc=US&item_name=52%20for%2052&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted