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Heart 2 Heart Run 2008
Page Creator: Julia Pivniouk
Event: Boston Marathon
Event Starts: Apr 21st 2008
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Bill & Sean arriving in Hopkinton in '08
About my nonprofit:
Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation
The Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation seeks to reduce the toll of cardiovascular disease through research into the causes and treatment of heart disease.
Fundraising target: $10,000
So far I have raised: $9,466.80
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This page was created for Bill Nawn and Sean Luitjens, who ran the 112th Boston Marathon twice on April 21st, 2008 to raise funds and awareness for better identification and treatment of heart disease.

Marathon Monday 2008 (Update):

The endurance team of Mr. Nawn and Mr. Luitjens began their run from the Finish Line at 4:45am and arrived in Hopkinton shortly after 9:00am. Once there, they got in their official chute and headed back to Boston with the second wave of runners at 10:35am. Bill and Sean crossed the Finish Line around 3:00pm after running an astounding 52.4 miles each!

During the second half of the double marathon, Bill and Sean averaged a 10 minute mile. It took them 4 hours and 28 minutes to complete the route back to Boston. Together, they ran a total of 104.8 miles!

Click here to watch Chet Curtis' interview with Bill Nawn and Dr. Craig Vinch on NECN about heart health and the Double Marathon in 2007.

Bill Nawn, a 43 year old heart patient and ultra runner from Bedford, NH, along with fellow endurance athlete, 38 year old heart patient Sean Luitjens from Jericho, VT started the Boston Marathon at the finish line, ran to Hopkinton, got into the official Marathon starting chute and then ran back to the finish line, running a total of 104.8 miles on Marathon Day!

About the runners:
Five years ago Mr. Nawn suffered a rhythm disorder while competing in a road race. After an initial visit to a cardiologist, it was recommended he stop competitive racing. A visit to the Lown Cardiovascular Center with Dr. Thomas B. Graboys convinced him otherwise. Today Mr. Nawn suffers no lingering effects, requires no medication and is able to fully engage in all physical activities including...a double marathon.

Three years ago Mr. Luitjens was diagnosed with Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC) by Cardiology Associates in Louisville, KY. After the visit there, he was given the green light to continue on with his training and racing.

Please sponsor these two inspiring individuals and their charity, the Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation!

For contributions of $100 or more, donors will receive a beautiful, handmade glass cateye bead bracelet with two silver engraved hearts, designed by Jo-C. These bracelets are unique and specially designed to help raise money for the Lown Foundation. The glass cateye bead brings courage to those who wear it.

The pictures of the bracelets can be seen here:   
http://www.lownfoundation.org/content/view/224/112/

To find out more about the Heart2Heart Run, please visit the website: heart2heartrun.org

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Karen 5/3/2008 $50.00 Congratulations on another GREAT RUN! 
Jeff Taylor 4/29/2008 $100.00  
David Walker 4/28/2008 $100.00  
Shannon Luitjens 4/25/2008 $200.00  
Heidi Branca 4/23/2008 $100.00 Congratulations Bill and Sean - you did it again!  
Kim Desruisseaux 4/22/2008 $50.00 Bill, great job! Now, get some rest! 
Pete and Karen 4/21/2008 $50.00 You're an inspiration to all of us! 
Richard and Vivian Marson 4/18/2008 $100.00 We are rooting for you. Our best wishes! 
Rich and Susan Castaldo 4/18/2008 $200.00  
Patrick 4/17/2008 $50.00  
Flea Levin 4/17/2008 $25.00  
Bob Corey 4/16/2008 $54.20 Well done, guys 
Bill Lehr 4/16/2008 $100.00 Hoping for better weather this year. 
Veronica McGuire 4/16/2008 $100.00 Go Bill! 
John B 4/16/2008 $50.00 Enjoy your run! 
Susan Kendall 4/16/2008 $25.00 good luck!  
Charlie Mac 4/15/2008 $100.00 Good luck Bill 
Wendy Grace 4/15/2008 $100.00 See you on the course next year. Stay well. 
Ross D. 4/14/2008 $50.00 I'm not sure I'd want to drive that far in a car. 
Sheldon and Eileen 4/14/2008 $50.00  
Smith sister 4/13/2008 $100.00 Great cause - inspirational efforts  
Elizabeth Dann & Joe Quinn 4/13/2008 $1,000.00 You amaze us every year with this run, Bill! Best of luck!! 
Pat Baker 4/11/2008 $50.00 Best of luck for a successful event! 
Dan Greer 4/11/2008 $50.00 Go Bill! 
Deana Kraft 4/8/2008 $50.00 Good luck! 
Kyle 4/8/2008 $100.00 Good luck Bill! We're odds on for good weather this year. Cheers! -Kyle 
Stephen Knight 4/7/2008 $25.00  
Lisa Dickinson 4/5/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Bill - hoping for perfect conditions and a tailwind 
Ken Redding 4/4/2008 $100.00 Good luck! 
dave larrivee 4/4/2008 $250.00 crazy ultra-milin' sob 
Eric T 4/3/2008 $100.00  
Carol G 3/26/2008 $50.00 good luck grasshopper 
Pat Spielman-Morris 3/21/2008 $50.00  
Anna 3/17/2008 $50.00 Have a good run! 
Rob Sczupak 3/15/2008 $50.00 yo studley - wish I could engage in the madness with you - be well & run safe! 
Chris Doyle 3/13/2008 $25.00 Go get em Suan 
Melissa 3/12/2008 $50.00 Run, Forest, run 
Nico Toscani 3/10/2008 $50.00 You guys are an inspiration to all of us. 
Gregg & Lisa 3/7/2008 $50.00  
Kevin & Leigh Milward 3/5/2008 $100.00 I still remember when you cut me off in Junior High! 
Rebecca 3/4/2008 $50.00 Don't know how you do it! Good Luck! 
Stephanie 3/2/2008 $50.00  
joe H 2/28/2008 $25.00  
Holly Collins 2/28/2008 $50.00 Sean, Good Luck! Maybe I will be there to cheer you on! 
Sara Ford 2/28/2008 $25.00  
Tim St John 2/28/2008 $25.00 Hi Sean, good luck! 
Geoff Schoonover 2/28/2008 $25.00 Great Feat and Great Cause. Thanks for your dedication. 
Cheryl Carlson 2/28/2008 $50.00  
David Chun 2/27/2008 $50.00  
Kathleen 2/27/2008 $50.00 show-offs :-)  
Eric Hoffmann 2/27/2008 $50.00 This year, DON'T break a leg... 
DVDV 2/27/2008 $209.60 It's a comfort that Sean's presence ensures I'll be only the SECOND most insane Mercer-nary.  
Susan 2/26/2008 $100.00  
Tim Carey 2/26/2008 $50.00 nice knees 
Larry Snyder 2/26/2008 $50.00 So you have a picture from 2004, what's happened since then 
Tom & Marie 2/26/2008 $100.00  
Mary Ann (Cullen) Murphy 2/6/2008 $100.00 You're incredible! Glad to sponsor worthy cause. Good luck on a phenomenal run! :)  
* Total raised online: $5,113.80
Amount raised offline: $4,353.00
Grand Total: $9,466.80
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