I am a wife and Mom training for my first full marathon (finished 4 half marathons – not very fast though but picking up steam). Working to change things for the better…making a difference while on this earth – reaching higher – running farther. Read more at my website http://www.annecarmichael.com/ and follow my training at my blog http://asicsmom.com/.

I'm using this marathon effort to raise funds for Thrive St. Louis and Vitae Foundation - total funds raised $3,345.

My job…to save lives and change hearts and minds. I work for the Vitae Foundation. We research and produce print, on air and online media that encourages a greater respect for human life.

I run with a pack…The National LIFE Runners. Want to make a positive change in your life while having fun? Join us.

Another favorite of mine is blogging and tinkering with websites. Be sure to subscribe to my blog today at http://www.asicsmom.com and then just click the “follow” or “sign me up” button on the right hand side of the page on my blog. Who doesn’t need more positive energy and motivation? Get it here. I’ve blogged for nearly 3 years – click here to see my earliest blog or go here to my website that I’ve had for 4 years.

So that’s how I roll.

Below is a list of the wonderful people that have sponsored me with a donation to Vitae Foundation or Thrive for the upcoming marathon.

Cheers to My Awesome Sponsors

Paul and Kathy Bastasch
Jim and Judy Budde
Mike and Mary Ann Caffrey
Dr. Eric and Michele Caywood
Team Carmichael Pit Crew
Kristina Davis
Tom and Monica Dunn
Mick and Donna Effertz
Charlie and Jeanne Haake
Lee and Pat Hanley
Mary Jo Hitz
Melodie Holman
Sen. Mike and Claudia Kehoe
Dr. Spencer Kemmer
Ralph and Mary Kemna
Bill and Stacey Kromer
Carl and Carolyn Landwehr
Mary Lauf
Tom and Dolores Lauf
Rene Maxey
Lauf Training and Pacing Services
Pastor Scott Lemmermann
Dr. Robert and Mitzi Linsenbardt
Janet McBride
Rob McCurren, III
Archbishop Joseph Naumann
Carol Nesbitt
Tom and B.K. Perkins
Lynn Reardon
Rev. Jim and Sandra Savage
Dr. Jim and Margaret Schatz
Debbie Stokes
Karen Tippie Allan and Ann Verhulst Joanne Zitz