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In her final moments, Jill Costello had her Aunt Kathy dictate some notes. One of those notes included specific instructions for all of us: “BEAT LUNG CANCER!”
Yes, in addition to leaving final messages to her loved ones, Jill stressed the need to “get date out big time.” Here’s what she was talking about.
In her CaringBridge journal on Sunday, June 20th, four days before she died, Jill not only invited people take part in the upcoming “Jog for Jill” 5k walk/run on September 12, 2010, she also had a challenge for them.
Sunday, June 20, 2010 – Jillian Costello
“On September 12, 2010, the Foundation is having a 5k walk/run in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California and I am inviting all of you to participate in my honor.
Last year, ‘Team Jill’ entered and won top fundraising team with over $10,000!!!
This year I would like to up the ante and shoot for an even higher goal. I would like “Team Jill’ to hit $25,000!!! Think we can do it?
I have registered ‘Team Jill’ and you are now welcome to join. This way we are all registered together.”
As coxswain for Cal Crew, Jill was extremely competitive. She knew throwing some friendly competition into the “Team Jill” mix would be an extra motivator.
“As groups, we should separate and have different ”Team Jill” affiliations. I recommend each faction of the Team create their own version of a ”Team Jill” shirt. For example, groups may include Cal Crew, Cal Crew Alum, current Kappas, Kappa alumni or Kappa 2010, DG for Jill, Knights of Malta, Fiji for Jill, current SI students, SI 2006, Princesses 
, Cal Rugby, Whispering Pines People, Camp Mather Gang, distant Caringbridge supporters can make donations to the team in general. I can
also give you jpegs from the Foundation and help you with designs. You get the idea!
If you are in Berkeley, I highly recommend using Fantasy T-shirts on University Avenue. The company has agreed to make a large donation to our team if we get a few groups to use their store. I have worked with them on several different occasions and they are dependable with good prices. I typically use their unisex medium weight styles. Contact Arthur Choy: freearthurchoy@gmail.com to get set up or let me know if you have any questions!” – Jill Costello
Yes, Jill…we CAN and WILL do it!!! Here’s how everyone can be part of “Team Jill.”
To create a team, join a team, walk/run or donate to ‘BEAT LUNG CANCER,” please go to www.lungcancerfoundation.org.
For more information, call Sheila at 415.357.1278 or email sheila@lungcancerfoundation.org
“Jog For Jill” 5k Walk/Run
September 12, 2010
Team and Walker/Runner Registration: 4:00 pm
Walk/Run Begins: 5:00 pm
Celebration: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Full disclosure: “WTF?” is an affiliate program of the Bonnie J Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. I also serve as the Foundation’s social media strategist.
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