My name is Taino Johnston and I have been competing in triathlons for
the past three years. On September 11, 2005, I will be competing in my
first Ironman distance event in Madison, Wisconsin. While training for
this event, I will also be raising money for further research into
heart disease, which is something that has affected my family. Please
join me in supporting the fight against heart disease as I compete at
Ironman Wisconsin!
I choose the American Heart Association as my beneficiary because my
father, aunt and grandmother all died from heart related problems. In
case you didn't know, coronary heart disease is America's No. 1
killer. Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability.
That's why it's so important to reduce your risk factors, know the
warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly if warning
signs occur.
If you would like to support the American Heart Association and my
fundraising effort, please use the below link and enter a
tax-deductible contribution that will be directed to the American
Heart Association. For those of you who prefer to send check, please
respond to this message and I will provide you with the mailing
address. All levels of contribution are greatly appreciated.
http://www.active.com/donate/fundraise/taino
Thank you for your support and if possible, please forward this
message along to as many people as you would like so that we can all
make a difference.
Thank you very much for your support!
Taino Johnston