Bad Ben's Bleg

Bad Ben is the KC Beer Blog's favorite homebrewer (a title that could be yours if you invite us to drink your homebrew). Ben also participates in the craziest sport on the planet, 100 mile runs. This year he's using the Rocky Raccoon 100-mile trail race as a fundraiser for a worthy cause, the American Cancer Society.

I have decided to dedicate my next Rocky Raccoon 100-mile trail race (in February 2009) to the American Cancer Society. I've finished RR100 six out of the past six years' worth of attempts. I'm dedicating Lucky Number Seven as a fundraiser for cancer.

Just days prior to running my first Rocky Raccoon 100, I found out that my dad had inoperable systemic cancer throughout his entire body. They gave him 3 months to live, and he lasted 10 months, and had a horrible, "lingering death" that my family and I witnessed.

So, I always have him on my mind when I run this race, and I also think of all of the friends, family, and coworkers who have battled this horrible disease; many of whom are no longer with us. If you can find it in your heart to donate something...anything, it would be appreciated. I don't think there are any of us who haven't been touched by this killer, either physically or emotionally.

Surely, if he's crazy enough to run 100 miles, you can be crazy enough to throw $5 the American Cancer Society's way. If you don't have anything to give, then tell 5 people about Ben's fundraiser.