Hi guys! Thanks for coming to our website. For quite sometime, Tony and I have felt it in our hearts to make a difference not only our lives, but for the lives of others. We've searched for activities and events where could volunteer and have a positive impact on others. Cancer has always been a very important and personal issue that we've eager to support. So many individuals within our family and friends have been diagnosed with various types of cancer. When I was younger, I used to think that only "other" people get cancer. Not anyone that I personally knew. But as time goes by more and more people within our circle are getting diagnosed and sometimes losing their battle. In 2004, Tony's mom lost her long battle with cancer. What started out as breast cancer, spread to her lymph nodes, brain, and bone and eventually to her lungs. It was a very emotionally challenging time for Tony and his family. As it hits closer to home, it fuels our desire to help find a cure and hopefully save lives.

We have been inspired by the stories and challenges of current cancer patients and honorees. To do our part and help find a cure, we have decided to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon to raise money for leukemia and other cancers. Together we have set some high goals: swim 1 mile, bike 25 miles and run 6 miles in order to raise $10,000 this year. I know you're all probably thinking I'm crazy. I can barely swim a lap and totally fear the open water. I may not have all the athletic abilities, but it's for a great cause and I have the determination to do it! It's all heart baby! And to make that happen, we really need your support.

In the next couple of months we will be training and fundraising with fellow teammates from the Bay Area who are all doing this to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As a team, we hope to raise several hundred thousand dollars this winter – with your help.

We hope that you can help support this important cause generously. All donations are 100% tax deductible and whatever you can give will make a difference. So please help us achieve our goal of raising $10,000. We deeply appreciate your help, well wishes and prayers. Please know that we will jump up and down, joyously wave our hands wildly in the air and carry your support across the finish line! Donate Now!

=) Tony and Donella (Bernardo) Dimaano