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Welcome to the Personal Fundraising Page of Nora Lamarti











Hello Friends,

Please help support me as I take an amazing journey on behalf of my best friend, Michael, who committed suicide several months ago. The Out of the Darkness Overnight Experience is a 20-mile walk over the course of one night. Net proceeds will benefit Michael's foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. They will fund research, education, and awareness programs in an effort to prevent suicide and assist families and loved ones who have been affected by suicide, including Michael's parents, Susan & Paul, who must now bear the burden of losing Michael. He had his whole life in front of him, but the depth of his suffering was beyond what we, his friends and family, could comprehend.

Please help me raise awareness to help identify people who are suffering from severe depression and are contemplating suicide. Lives can be saved, and we might prevent more families from having to suffer the loss of loved ones in this way. Your donations will help provide comfort and save lives. Thank you all for taking the time to support this cause, which is so close to my heart.




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Online Donations     Total: $3,506.00
Donor Name Amount of Donation Date Comments
Mike Ahabchane $10.00 06/02/2009 for a good cause
Sharon And Eric Lessne And Family $10.00 04/16/2009 It was great to meet you when you came to visit Noah's Ark. I wish you the best of luck on the walk. Michael was very lucky to have a friend like you and Susan and Paul are very lucky to have you in their lives.
Anonymous Anonymous $25.00 02/19/2009 Good luck Nora. Michael would be proud of you.
Karen Binkhorst $100.00 04/15/2009 michael was a great guy with a big, loving heart and a warm smile....it is clear why you and he were best friends....great people find each other. good luck to you and hopefully we can meet sometime.
Luba Botwinik $36.00 06/03/2009 Nora, 18 means to life, so this is from Craig and I. Love always,xoxo, UR BFF Janie 8-)
Shari Cantor $100.00 04/21/2009
Robert Cooper $200.00 04/15/2009 Good Luck in your Walk.
Jeffrey Davidson $150.00 04/17/2009 Your brother mentioned this to me and I think it is a great casue. Best of luck Jeffrey Davidson
Tom Davis $100.00 05/11/2009
Michael Dean $100.00 04/15/2009
Julian Edward $20.00 05/05/2009 all the best!
Julian Edward $5.00 05/07/2009 don't forget to train well - gyms are good for that - cheers JE
Barry & Clare Feldman $75.00 05/17/2009 In memory of Michael and Lindsay and in memory of others we have known who have committed suicide,. Michael and Lindsay remain in our hearts, we can never understand the pain that led them to their decisions but what you are doing will help send the message that suicide affects us all and that there is help.
Harris Fellman $72.00 05/11/2009 My aunt just committed suicide 2 months ago & my mom didn't see it coming at all. At first, mom was just angry. Then it sunk in that suicide is often preventable just like many other deaths. Loved ones emotions go from shock to anger to confusion to guilt to extreme sadness & mourning. Good luck with your fundraiser; thanks for reaching out.
Judy Fialkoff $50.00 04/15/2009 Hi Nora - My Dad committed suicide in 1952. It still hurts. Good luck with your walk.
Mark Finell $75.00 05/23/2009 Nora: Sorry I am late in getting this to you. - Its very nice of you to be making this effort on behalf of your friend and for such a worthy cause. Mark
Anonymous $25.00 04/24/2009  
Steve Finkle $50.00 04/15/2009
Anonymous $25.00 04/30/2009  
Matthew Hall $33.00 05/05/2009 good luck on your journey - I admire you courage
Sasha Isenberg $20.00 04/27/2009 You are doing a great thing! Good luck with that!
Richard Izzard $25.00 04/26/2009 Go for it!
Scott Izzard $50.00 02/18/2009 Keep going, stay strong and your efforts will be rewarded!
Ron Jacobson $100.00 03/18/2009 Dear Nora, My only brother committed suicide, so I can appreciate your hurt, loss, and lack of resolution. peace y love, Ron
Diane Jones $100.00 04/16/2009 Nora: Due to confidentiality, I can only state that someone I knew committed suicide a few weeks ago, so this cause is near to my heart as well. I am very sorry for your loss and am glad that you are helping this cause, which will, in turn, provide the necessary funding to help others who are still suffering. A friend and colleague of Michael Lamarti Diane Carnevale Jones, Professional Marketing
Doug & Ms. Kathie Joseph $30.00 04/22/2009 We can imagine the depth of yours and Michael's family's feelings of loss. You're doing a wonderful thing to keep Michael's memory alive. Our 13-1/2 year old son, Sam, took his life in April 2008. One can read about Sam and our family at www.samjosephmemfund.com.
Tarik Kadiri $20.00 04/29/2009 Hey Normi Sistra, So sorry for your loss, Bravo for this great initiative . IT'S great cause. Keep the good work. Tarik
Larry Katzman $125.00 04/22/2009
Ilene Kaufman $50.00 04/15/2009
Brad Kleinberg $100.00 04/15/2009 from a business associate of Michael Lamarti
Kathleen Knipe $10.00 02/21/2009 think you are great!
Nicole Krieger $50.00 04/28/2009 Good luck - this is an important cause
Michael Lamarti $100.00 04/15/2009 Nora, I am so sorry for you lose. I am very proud of you for your efforts in raising awareness to prevent suicide. Wish you the best of luck in your cause. Love, Michael
Elisabeth Lang $50.00 04/24/2009
Cheryl Leibert $50.00 04/27/2009 In memory of both Michael and Lindsey. No matter how much time goes by, they are always in my heart and in my thoughts.
Blair Minton $25.00 05/11/2009 Good luck for such a good cause. I found you on Twitter...I'm BMAMan.
Nora Monaco $150.00 04/21/2009 I had never heard of this organization before your brother sent his email to some of his business contacts. Thank you for bringing awareness of this organization to us. ONE PERSON MAKES A DIFFERENCE and you ARE making a big difference. Your friend Micheal who died has made a difference though you and the others who also loved him. Thank you for your choice to participate in such a worthy cause.
Kenneth Morrill $10.00 05/22/2009 You are doing a great thing! Your friend on Twitter, @yenra
Robert Murphy $10.00 05/21/2009 Sorry its not much, we have credit crunch over the pond too! ha ha Good luck with raising the money Rob AKA... trebor_nubby (twitter).
John Nelsen $50.00 04/17/2009 nora, that's for bring awareness to a wonderful cause. i am sorry for your loss. good luck.
Joanne Park $210.00 05/01/2009 I am so proud of you Nora, your generosity will benefit so many others that are in need. You truly are an inspiration! P.S.- I challenge anyone to beat this donation!
Yelena Pasternak $25.00 04/27/2009 Dear Nora! My family and I would like to thank you for what you are trying to do from the buttom of our hearts!!!!! I knew Michael and his family for many years and it is a great memory of laughs and joy.....He is deeply missed by all......
Steve Peckingham $69.00 06/19/2009
Daniel Peebles $20.00 06/20/2009 My uncle Joe committed suicide when I was 12 years old. He felt guilty because he was driving the motorcycle that resulted in an accident that took my brother Tony's life. This donation is for my uncle Joe.
David Perkey $20.00 05/09/2009
Dan Perlmutter $30.00 04/16/2009 good luck Nora
Michael Pincus $36.00 04/27/2009 Walk Strong!
Caryn Reno $100.00 04/15/2009 Good luck Nora,Michael will be proud of you We miss & love him .We love you too. Love,Sybil,Caryn & Lauren Reno
Ann-louise Richman $10.00 04/19/2009
Eric Sandstrom $10.00 02/19/2009
Pamela Sargent $20.00 04/16/2009
Emily Shamash $50.00 04/27/2009 We miss Michael so much.. thank you for doing this in his memory. Emily, Brian and Ella Shamash
Hower Shen $25.00 04/15/2009
Elaine Smith $25.00 05/01/2009 Someone taking steps to make a difference always inspires me. I hope that you meet your goal but whatever the outcome, your support will make a difference. Well done. Elaine Smith
Nancy Smith And Family $25.00 05/04/2009 Michael and Lindsey will be with you in spirit as you walk that evening in Chicago. It is my hope that the stars are shining and a breeze is blowing, best of luck.
Barbara So $25.00 04/15/2009
Terry Stewart $50.00 04/16/2009 A buiness associate of Michael Lamarti. Very sorry to hear of your loss
Lamar Thompson $200.00 05/07/2009
Kip Veasey $25.00 04/15/2009 Good Luck Nora.
Karen Waage $25.00 05/09/2009 Good luck Nor!!! You make me proud!!:)
George Willis $50.00 05/06/2009
J0ohn Wolcott $25.00 04/21/2009 It's Whobody. I know a lot about the pain that leads to suicide, so I hope this donation can assist someone else while honoring your friend, Michael. Tweet!
John Wolcott $20.00 04/25/2009 You were lucky today. I was walking out of Nordstrom today and saw a crumbled piece of paper near the garbage can and it was a $20! Found money must be spent immediately, so it was between you and Jamba Juice. I have a friend with MS and any
Evan Ziccardi $25.00 04/15/2009
Offline Donations:     Total: $300.00
Donor Name Amount of Donation Date Comments
AFSP CREDIT $300.00 06/16/2009 offline contribution
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