30 Oct 2020 - John's March

Hi follower(s) 

I received this reminder and wanted to share here to raise interest. 

As a person that was fortunate enough to work with John on a few things over they years I feel that it is a small honor to be a part of this event. 

For those that didn't know John take a moment to think about the nicest and most supportive guy that you have ever worked with and then add 10 points. 

Dana and I are planning to head up to the track to be a part of this event in hoping that it will be in person but even if it has to be remote we will participate as well. 

FWIW when the Teams are created I'll be starting one in honor of not only John but of Kjell Kallman, Ken Garza, Ric McCormick and now David Preece father, husband & MTP that we lost this season. 

These guys were not taken by Stomach Cancer but they are friends among the Race Car Mechanics and  part of the Jim Russell Family and contributed greatly to the inspiration that keeps me going on this project. 

I  do hope that you will join and perhaps donate to the cause when the time comes.

...-rob


Dear past John’s March supporter,

The countdown for the 10th annual John’s March Against Stomach Cancer has begun!  We will continue to monitor local and state guidelines regarding gatherings and COVID-19 precautions, but please save the date for Saturday, Jan. 9, as we rally together to support No Stomach for Cancer and those affected by gastric cancer.

 

We are hoping for an in-person event at Sonoma Raceway, but if conditions do not allow for us to be together, we will host a virtual event to raise much-needed funds for the fight against stomach cancer. With your support, John’s March has raised more than $145,000 over the past nine years, and we’re not going to let anything get in our way as we continue to support No Stomach For Cancer.

 

More details to come soon, but we hope you’ll save the date to join us and begin spreading the word!

 

Many thanks for your support!

Diana

 

P.S. If you’d like to be removed from this email list, just let me know!

 

 

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Diana Brennan

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Location: 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

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