Comments for 50for50

Comment on Message by Hugh

Hugh — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:51:21 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!!! It’s hard to believe I even know someone so ambisious let alone have you as my cousin. It sounds like you and all of our lucky relatives who were able to join you had a fabulous time. Sure wish we could have been a part of it, maybe next time. And if the race and party weren’t enough then you take all your girls to NYC to see the sights and for you to run somemore. You sure do make it hard for the rest of us to try and keep up with you. I see you are also going to do the Boston Marathon, how about our Akron Marathon? I’ll bet we could get even more of your relatives and friends out to cheer you on here. If you get any pictures of your party send them on to us (email?) we’d love to see what was really going on down there.
Love, Hugh & Phyllis

Comment on Message by Barb Sheetz

Barb Sheetz — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:05:31 +0000

Hi David and Mary,

Even though I was not there in person to celebrate with you, I was with you in spirit from the Colorado mountains. Reading about your journey is so inspiring…I am so glad you worked through your injuries to reach your goal. Best wishes on your next 50!

Comment on Message by jean & bill parke

jean & bill parke — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:29:49 +0000

Hello and many congratulations from Jean & Bill Parke and all the “girls” from Rebecca Circle at Christ United Methodist Church in Akron,OH.
Hello to your Mom and, our best wishes always !!

Comment on Message by Frank Massari

Frank Massari — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:05:36 +0000

David….well done. Great running with you yesterday morning. I am really disappointed we could not get on the island last night to congratulate you in person and say Hello to everyone. The traffic was brutal…I guess Jayne and I should have left an hour or so earlier. The important thing is that you got it done….setting a goal which most people might think was insanity and then going out and doing it. On to Boston !!! I leave you with these thoughts….

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

Teddy Roosevelt

Comment on Message by Lauri Bringgold

Lauri Bringgold — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:25:02 +0000

Well I got to say Happy Birthday as he ran by my house & it made my day!! David just hit the 35 mile marker near my house on Adalia. The cannons are blasting as he’s making it to the finish line. Congratulations!!

Comment on Message by dj

dj — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:52:11 +0000

hey uncle david, im at the station now until 0800. i just wanted to make sure i dropped you a message on the big day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! good luck today and have fun!!! ill be talking to you guys soon. love you all!!!

Comment on Message by Mary

Mary — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:23:21 +0000

While most of us will/did celebrate 50 doing something incredibly self indulgent, it is only fitting that you celebrate by doing good for others and by challenging your physical potential. It is that selfless giving spirit that makes you the incredibly special person you are. I continue to be the luckiest woman —to be your wife and the co-parent of our wonderful daughters. While this marks your 50th birthday, in the blink of any eye, we’ve celebrated the last 27 together. After the next blink, you’ll be 77! YIKES. I’m sure you’ll be doing something equally as inspirational then and I’ll still be the luckiest woman around. Wishing you all the love and support I have to give. Good luck. Stay healthy. Have fun. It’s YOUR day! ENJOY!

Comment on Message by Taylor and Esther

Taylor and Esther — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:49:47 +0000

You are such an inspiration - both in your physical ability and your generosity to Hands Of Hope. We know you will all have so much fun on Saturday and we hate to miss it. We are pulling for you and most hopeful that you have a fun, injury -free run.

Comment on Message by Diane

Diane — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:21:26 +0000

Best of luck, David! We will be out there rooting for you/running with you!

Comment on Message by Debbie Metzger

Debbie Metzger — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:13:23 +0000

Hi David and All of your Managers prepping you for Saturday!
I am so excited to be a part of such a wonderful event! I can’t imagine a more memorable way to celebrate your turning 50 before me!!!
I’m glad the hips have decided to cooperate and get with the program….
We are all proud to tag on to this awesome idea you and Mary had to truly give back and create a memory we all will never forget. I can’t wait to see Ana and Elsa beaming as you run with them over the finish line! See you soon!
Love, Deb