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Jodi Ann 02.14.74 ~ 07.10.06
Page Creator: Eileen Hamel
Event: Running for Someone Else's Life 2007
Event Starts: Sep 29th 2007
Training buddies: Jodi's family & friennds
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daughter~sister~wife~mother
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Samaritans, Inc.
Samaritans, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) agency dedicated to alleviating distress, isolation, despair and suicidal feelings 24-hours a day; educating the public about suicide prevention; and reducing the stigma...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far we have raised: $7,645.00
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Our personal message:
On July 10, 2006, at the age of 32, my sister Jodi Ann Sims, took her own life. A day has yet to pass that I haven't thought about her or shed at least one tear, some days dozens. So many have asked me "how are your parents doing?". And so often I was left wondering how to answer that question. I have been blessed with four beautiful children. The mere thought of loosing any one of them to suicide is too painful for me to even imagine. Nonetheless, my mom is surviving. Her six grandchildren have brought her a tremendous amount of happiness this past year. For that, I am forever thankful. Avery, Jaidan & Luke spend every day at her home and she was fortunate to visit Tanner & Brianna in California during their April school vacation week, a bittersweet trip to say the least. My dad and I don't talk about it much. I'm certain he is still struggling greatly with my sister's death. However he, very much like me, manages to keep a smile on his face more often than not. They have made it through her first birthday, first holidays, and now a first whole year without their daughter. On Saturday, September 29, 2007, I will be participating in the annual Samaritan's, Run for Someone Else's Life, 5k Road Race. I'm sure many of my friends and family members will be joining me again this year as well. Samaritan, Inc. is a non-denominational, not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective prevention strategies. Your support in my fundraising efforts would be greatly appreciated, but your prayers for my mom and dad would mean much more. It has been said that time heals all wounds. I remain forever hopeful that someday the tears will no longer flow and the sadness and despair they feel will be replaced with only fond memories of my sister. And, I pray someday my entire family finds some peace. Much Love, Kimberly Jo Gagnon-McNiff

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
STEVE GREEN 10/10/2007 $100.00  
tess parsons 10/4/2007 $10.00 i play on the mission team, and our family has lost a family member this way, we care 
The Rehbergs 10/2/2007 $25.00  
Audrey Small 10/2/2007 $20.00 you are in my thoughts and prayers 
The Denune Family 10/1/2007 $25.00  
Erin 10/1/2007 $20.00 warm and peaceful thoughts to the family and friends of Jodi  
lisa rocchi 9/29/2007 $50.00  
Barbie, Dave & Mia 9/29/2007 $15.00 Our prayers are with you and your family. 
John and Carol 9/28/2007 $100.00  
kat oneil 9/28/2007 $25.00 to kim & eileen, good luck and god bless.  
Tootell family 9/28/2007 $25.00  
Tremper Family 9/28/2007 $50.00  
Fallows Family 9/28/2007 $100.00 our thoughts and prayers are with you 
Hovivian Family 9/28/2007 $25.00  
The Allen Family 9/28/2007 $100.00 We are very sorry and thinking about your family 
The Nybo Family 9/28/2007 $50.00  
The Post Family 9/27/2007 $50.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. 
THE DOWLING FAMILY 9/26/2007 $25.00 you are in our thoughts 
Becky Nation (Sherman) 9/26/2007 $25.00 I love you guys! Keep Jodi's memory alive! 
paula & greg 9/26/2007 $100.00  
Dave Rich 9/26/2007 $100.00  
The Gubitose Family 9/26/2007 $100.00  
Joanne Maher 9/26/2007 $20.00 Good Luck Eileen! 
Jim Bibby & Family 9/26/2007 $25.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with you 
Chief Roderick & Family 9/26/2007 $25.00 Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. 
Deployment Buddy Tammy 9/26/2007 $50.00 Didn't know you could run that far! Good luck! Wish I could be at the cookout. 
Stacie Lebow-Schuko 9/26/2007 $25.00 What can you say at a time like this?? I'm sorry. 
Trish O'Leary 9/26/2007 $25.00 Congrats on beating your goal. Good luck on Saturday. 
Robert Mahoney 9/25/2007 $50.00  
Caroline & Bill Corbin 9/25/2007 $25.00 Eileen - thinking of you and your family. 
The Cunninghams 9/25/2007 $25.00 You've got the power - keep her spirit alive!!!  
Ken Kuzman Jr & Sons 9/25/2007 $25.00 We feel Mom's pain, but balanced with good memories of Jodi. Stay strong, run safely and Blessings  
Glen Sargent 9/25/2007 $50.00  
Frazzette's 9/25/2007 $100.00 We wish you continued support and blessings. 
The McWade Family 9/25/2007 $50.00 This is such a wonderful memorial to Jodi...Best of luck 
Your Friends at NCTI Northeast 9/25/2007 $50.00 Your strength and dedication is an amazing tribute! 
allison bernhardt 9/25/2007 $25.00  
Sean McNiff 9/25/2007 $50.00  
Debra Butensky 9/25/2007 $50.00 with love and prayers 
Ken & Ellen Dagesse 9/25/2007 $20.00 keep her spirit alive and run well! 
Jackie and Paul 9/24/2007 $25.00  
Justine Jacome 9/24/2007 $25.00 Stay strong! I'm thinking and praying for you all.  
The Nardozzi Scarcella Family 9/24/2007 $50.00 Keep Holding On....Our thoughts are with you. 
The Morash Family 9/24/2007 $25.00  
jack o'reilly 9/24/2007 $25.00 Your always in our prayers 
Diti & Allen 9/24/2007 $35.00  
Ellen McCurdy 9/23/2007 $50.00 my thoughts and prayers are with you all 
The Jew Family 9/22/2007 $25.00 Our thoughts are with you and your family 
The McIntyre Family 9/22/2007 $50.00 With love to Valerie 
Patrick S. Tyler 9/21/2007 $500.00  
The Benjamin Family 9/21/2007 $100.00  
Dan O'Brien & Family 9/21/2007 $100.00 Our thoughts are with you and your family - especially you when you run! 
The Di Pesa Family 9/21/2007 $25.00 Eileen, you are a good friend, good luck 
The Boudreau family 9/21/2007 $50.00 In our thoughts in prayers 
The LMHS Crew 9/21/2007 $1,000.00 Good Luck to You All! Run Fast! 
Christine Mullis 9/21/2007 $25.00 Best Wishes! 
The Dufour Family 9/21/2007 $50.00 Thinking of you at this difficult time 
Gary & Kerry Schubert 9/21/2007 $25.00 Keep up the good work......Good Luck 
Cindy 9/20/2007 $25.00  
Jenny Mancini 9/20/2007 $50.00 This is such a nice memorial! 
Karen and Kyle 9/20/2007 $50.00 Good Luck!  
Jeff and Eileen Scafidi 9/20/2007 $50.00  
Robin & Randy McDonald 9/20/2007 $50.00 Our thoughts & prayers are with you. 
joyce silver 9/20/2007 $75.00 Good Luck Kim 
Chris 9/20/2007 $100.00 my condolences 
Erik Johnson 9/20/2007 $25.00  
Bruce Hagen 9/20/2007 $30.00 Prayers for your family, will run with you in spirit... 
emily stanton 9/20/2007 $25.00  
Jeff & Jo 9/20/2007 $50.00 Thinking of you at this difficult time. 
Nana & Papa McNiff 9/20/2007 $100.00 Sorry we can't be there, you are in our thoughts and prayers.  
Shelly & Joe Mahoney 9/19/2007 $25.00  
Bob, JR., Gregory & Molly 9/19/2007 $100.00 run fast mommy! good luck to all 
Suzanne Morrison 9/19/2007 $50.00  
Stephen M. Lynch 9/19/2007 $500.00  
The Dwyer Family 9/19/2007 $50.00 Best of luck 
The Compson Family 9/19/2007 $25.00  
Geoff & Kate Stanton 9/19/2007 $25.00 Good luck on the run !! 
Lauren Klempa O'Shaughnessy 9/19/2007 $25.00 Good Luck!  
Randy Lauer 9/19/2007 $50.00 Good luck and God bless 
Betsy Lussier 9/19/2007 $100.00 Eileen, Continue to share the hope 
Peter + Beth Kerner 9/19/2007 $50.00 Good Cause – Our thoughts are with the family + friends. 
The Carney Family 9/19/2007 $25.00  
Mary Ellen and Skip Fletcher 9/19/2007 $50.00 thoughts and prayers, good luck! 
Bill, Karen, Eva and Andrew Cass 9/19/2007 $100.00  
dave banelli 9/19/2007 $50.00  
Coleen, Ben & Matthew 9/18/2007 $50.00 Our thoughts and prayers are always with you 
Laurie Jacobson 9/18/2007 $25.00 My thoughts and prayers are with you 
Sean Kay 9/18/2007 $25.00  
The Fowler Family 9/18/2007 $25.00 Our thoughts are with you. Good Luck! 
David and Susan 9/18/2007 $50.00 Sue and I are thinking of you and your family during this trying time. 
O'Brien & Sons 9/18/2007 $200.00 Good luck! 
Eva Lou 9/18/2007 $25.00 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 
Dorothy Kay 9/18/2007 $50.00 Our thoughts and prayers are with you--God Bless 
David F. Wallace 9/18/2007 $25.00 I pray for you and your family for your pain and sorrow. God Speed. 
* Total raised online: $6,345.00
Amount raised offline: $1,300.00
Grand Total: $7,645.00
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