From Our Friend Emma--Her Uncle Pete has ALS.  Here is what she wrote:

 

Hello,

I'm not good at asking for help (let alone donations), but this is for a man who truly inspires me because he is fighting everyday to live. How many of us take that for granted everyday? This is for my Uncle Pete. It is a fun outdoor event and a great way to contribute a little bit to a man who means a whole lot to me and my family. This run might not be for everyone, but if you would like to learn a little bit about him and/or help in a non-athletic way please visit my uncle's website at www.petehinojosa.org.  Thanks for taking just a moment to read this, I really appreciate it. Please feel free to pass this along, invite your friends!

With Love,
Emma Hinojosa



Hi,

As many of you know, our friend Pete Hinojosa was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) two years ago. Although he has lost the use of his muscles, he can communicate with his eyes and still continues to strive to enjoy life to the fullest. Pete requires full-time care so we are raising money to help his family cover these costs.

How can you help? It's easy. Sign up now for the Great Race and and you can help raise money for Pete's care. The Los Gatos Rotary Club will donate $5 for each person we sign up. Pete can't run, but you could "run for Pete!" 

The Great Race is a casual 4 mile run that begins in downtown Saratoga and ends in downtown Los Gatos. It is being held on Sunday, April 17 at 9 am. In order to register follow these simple instructions below. Just remember in the box that asks "Are you running for Pete?" say yes! This is how the Rotary Club will track our registrants. 

1. Go to http://www.active.com/running/saratoga-ca/great-race-2011

2. Click Register Now button on the right.

3. Register for the Great Race.

4. After you enter your address, there will be a series of questions. The last one asks if "You're running for Pete?" Enter Yes. 

5. When you're finished with that page, you can click the Continue button, enter your payment information and you're registered! And the Rotary Club will donate $5 of this fee to Pete.

And if you'd rather fill out an actual registration form (paper) please let me know and I will mail one to you. It will be color coded so the Rotary Club knows to donate $5 to Pete.

Even if you can't make it to the Great Race, you could make a donation to Pete by visiting his web site at www.petehinojosa.org.

Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and continued support!

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Lisa Elliott

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Pete Hinojosa, August 2009