Ricardo
DAmico

A couple years ago, my wife and I found a severely abused dog on the side of Beltway 8 feeder, just North of Sugar Land.  We brought her home, cared for her, and ended up adopting her.  She unfortunately passed away a couple months ago from Meningitis.  It was hard for us, especially my wife, as this was her best buddy throughout her year and a half fight with breast cancer.  Midget was a great dog, and we felt a special feeling, that we were able to save this poor dog, give her two great, happy years, and love her till the very end.

After a few weeks, we decided to add another dog to our family and for sure we were going to rescue another dog.  We found our new dog, Frankie, who as it turned out, had been saved from BARC within a day or two of being put down, by Lucky Dog Rescue.  As we went through the adoption process, we got to know the organization and the people involved, and we were really impressed with what they do, their love, commitment and dedication to these dogs.  

In these last couple of years living with an abused dog and experiencing first hand its behaviors and fears, we had been wanting to volunteer and help out such organizations.  And now, with what transpired, especially after meeting these people who work with abandoned and abused dogs, and getting more involved, etc...  we have seen and heard stories that makes you question humanity as a whole !!!

I know I could raise money for many other organizations, especially Cancer related ones (as my wife and father both have battled and beaten, in the last few years).  But my thought was, there are other people raising money for these other causes.  You really don’t see or hear many for abused animals.  And they really need help too.

Last year, I finished this race (my very first Ironman) in 13 hours and 23 minutes.  This year, I have an ambitious goal of bettering that time by at least an hour, and perhaps, if everything goes perfectly, to finish in less than 12 hours!  

With your support, I know I will get there!!!  I have chosen a Goal of $1406.00, or $10.00 per mile. Any amount you donate would be great.  $50, $100, or more is awesome, but $20, $10 or any other amount goes a long way as well.  On behalf of Lucky Dog Rescue, and all stray, abandoned and abused doggies in Houston, I personally thank you for your contribution.

Ricardo

PS.  If you would like to add “Event Finisher” to your list of accomplishments (for any race; i.e., Triathlon, Ironman, Running race, etc...), just ask us how you can join our Lucky Dog Rescue Team!

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