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Help Michael raise money

For participating in Run for Life 2023

My Story…

Welcome to My Story and kind of David's story too...


My son David was a vibrant, interesting (sometimes challenging), dynamic and caring young man who died from suicide in 2015.  

It crushed me, crushed our family and his friends.  There are still times when that waves swamps us and we struggle to find the light again.

It is my hope that another family will not have to go through this if I can help.  To me the miles run are worth it if one person can get the help they need to get through the day, the week, the month and the years.

First off, please take the time to check on the people around you.  Once you and yours are safe please take the time to donate to the run.  As in years past the more that is donated the more I will run.  This year will start with 5KM for the first $1000 raised, for each additional $250 I will add another KM, if the goal of $5000 is reached there is a half marathon coming up for a guy who is far more used to just lifting heavy things.  (Edit Aug 2nd-But now there is a "stretch goal"  it seems people think I should run more, now there's a chance for the full marathon at $11,000 raised)

Donate to help Michael raise money for Run for Life 2023’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 24 Anonymous Great cause. Good luck. Undisclosed amount
Mar 24 Anonymous $54.31
Mar 23 Elizabeth Simpson This is to support a great cause - and in no way punishing you by making you run more :) Good luck on the big day! $107.72
Mar 23 Darin Wright $107.72
Mar 23 Brett Guenther Good luck! $50.00
Mar 23 Anonymous Mike, so sorry to hear about David, what a great way to honor him. Good luck and I hope you GET to run a half marathon! :) $107.72
Mar 23 Darren D'Arcangelo $27.60
Mar 23 BRAD WRIGHT Good luck Mike! $107.72
Mar 23 Darryl Leason $25.00
Mar 23 Trudy F After a loss of someone in my "circle" to suicide this past year, I really appreciate your story and response. Good on ya Michael! <3 Undisclosed amount