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1. First, someone posted these pictures over at "the Home"; definitions came from Webster's Dictionary:
   a. http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/dolphin_lover83/david%20cook/1.jpg
   b. http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/dolphin_lover83/david%20cook/2.jpg
2. New totals from David's Race for Hope efforts (as of this morning; see website below): $107,138 for his team, $59,608.53 for personal.
3. FINALLY, this is a post on DCO from one of the organizations involved with the Race for Hope:
   Hello all,
   
   I am Max Wallace. I run the non-profit organization Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. We are one of the two sponsors of the Race for Hope in DC. We use the money raised at the race to fund cutting-edge research to find a cure for brain cancer. While I was able to thank David yesterday for his wonderful participation in the race, I also wanted to thank all of you for your support. We are about to post a blog entry about the race on our website, but I thought that I ought to post it here first so you, as David's fans, could get a first hand sense of the race and of how grateful we are for David's thoughtfulness, friendship and support. Here it is:
   
   "I just wanted to write a quick note to say how excited we all are about the wonderfully successful Race for Hope held here in Washington, DC, this morning at the beautiful -- but wet -- Freedom Plaza. The Race for Hope was started 12 years ago by a dedicated group of volunteers who wanted to raise money to support research aimed at curing brain cancer. The proceeds from the race now go to our organization, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, and to the National Brain Tumor Society."
   
   "In spite of conditions that ranged from misty to downright rainy, 9,000 participants were there at the 9:00 am start when over 300 yellow-clad brain tumor survivors led the way across the starting line. 380 teams formed for the event wore their own unique team colors and carried signs showing support for loved ones, family members and friends stricken by this disease. Our Honorary Race Chairman, musician David Cook, ran with his own team over the 5K course around the US Capitol and back."
   
   "After everyone completed the course, the volunteer chairs presented a number of awards, but perhaps the most touching presentation was made by David Cook himself. Not only was he the honorary Chair of the Race, his own team actually led all teams in fundraising with nearly $100,000 raised by race time. With such great help from his team and from supporters around the world, David was able to present a total race check of $2,000,000 to Stacey Case and Jean Case, two of our founders, and to representatives of NBTS. This money will enable us to continue to drive the most cutting edge work by the nation's leading brain cancer researchers. "
   
   "After presenting the check, David spoke quietly and earnestly to the crowd, saying how very important this cause was to him because his brother Adam, who had been battling brain cancer for a number of years, had passed away just the day before. David went on to say that while he had lost his brother, standing there looking out he realized that had gained thousands of new friends, each of whom was working toward the same goal of finding a cure for this terrible disease. He said that he would come back for the Race next year, and for each year thereafter, as long as we would have him. I am pleased to make that invitation right now - David, we would be honored to have you join us for next year's race. And for the Races thereafter. In the meantime we will continue to work to raise money and support the research that is so important to all of us. To that end, it is still possible to help by contributing to David's team (or to any of the other teams, or even to the Race itself) by going to the Race website at www.curebraintumors.org. We will always value your support in this effort and we would love to have you join with David and with us going forward. I look forward to seeing you at next year's Race for Hope."
   
   All the best,
   
   Max Wallace

Hope this helps

From DCO, here's David's next stops on his tewer until his next break at the beginning of June (note TV appearances):

05/16/2009 Manila, The Philippines Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
05/20/2009 NBC The Ellen DeGeneres Show
05/22/2009 New York, NY New York University
05/23/2009 Northampton, MA Pearl Street Ball Room
05/24/2009 New Haven, CT Toads Place Get Tickets
05/25/2009 NBC Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
05/26/2009 Elyria, OH Lorain County Community College
05/27/2009 Springfield, OH Clark State Community College
05/28/2009 Newark, OH Ohio State University at Newark
05/30/2009 Virginia Beach, VA The Patriotic Festival
05/31/2009 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle