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Thursday, April 24, 2008 | 7:00 AM

A Megan Cooper Marathon Update

Our talent coordinator, Megan Cooper, is busy training for the Country Music Marathon in Nashville this Saturday. Since this is the Country Music Marathon, Megan has formulated a special training regimen; she runs with cowboy boots and chaps and wears a giant 5-pound belt buckle around her waist. Of course, she’s wearing the cowboy hat that Ellen gave her. Megan has loaded up her iPod with plenty of Toby Keith and Carrie Underwood tunes, and she’s having her trainers hand her little cups of Jack Daniels as she runs past. The night before the race, Megan is gonna carbo-load with grits and biscuits and gravy. Remember, Megan’s running to raise money for the Make-a-Wish foundation, so if you’d like to contribute in her name, follow these instructions:

Go to Make-a-Wish to send an e-mail tribute message.

Under the Customize Card section, in the "In honor of" field, enter: “The Ellen Show.”

Then enter your e-mail address in the "Recipient’s e-mail address" section.

Please see the picture below for an example.

You choose which area of Make-a-Wish for the Direct Donation choice.

It’s as easy as that!

next: Ellen's 'Road to Riches Game' Week!

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Posted by Michael Kahn | February 11, 2009 10:14 AM

hi melinda doolittle was on the show today feb. 11, 2009 i thought you were able to get the song on the ellen site.. i dont see where to go to get it .. can anyone help ty so much

Posted by grace | February 11, 2009 7:19 AM

Melinda's CD dropped on Feb 3rd. We had a live chat with her and she said she was flying to LA to tape Ellen's show on Friday with Jennifer Aniston. Now it says only Jennifer and Stevie Wonder, yesterday it said Melinda and Jennifer and Stevie. So, we are wondering if Melinda will be on the show on Friday or if there has been a change of plans?
We are her support group Melindas Backups and we ran for her in the Nashville County Music Marathon and raised over 9,000 dollars for MNM in Melinda's name. ( Malaria No More)

Posted by Angel | February 5, 2009 12:48 PM

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Thank you for letting us post about our favorite singer. Without this site, it would be really difficult to share the latest news about them.
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Posted by Louise7 | January 12, 2009 7:34 PM

Hi Good work Ellen I am fans of Melinda Doolittle www.mdstreetteam.com hope you stop around, Melinda she alway support charity she have big heart and soul. Soon she will released her first album at the end of the summer. Hope to see her on your show.

Posted by Louise7 | May 28, 2008 3:29 PM

I also ran in the Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon in Nashville this weekend. I only ran the 1/2 but as I went to mile 26 to see my friend finish the full, I saw Megan run by and couldn't believe the odds of me not only seeing her but also recognizing her from the show. Out of impulse I yelled her name and somehow she managed to look at me and crack a smile after 26 miles. Great job Megan and strong run!!!

Thanks for promoting such a great race and great cause on the show!!!

Posted by Steph Roane | April 28, 2008 1:12 PM

How much fun was that marathon! My boyfriend and I ran the full (our very first!) as members of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. We crossed together at the exact same second and were engaged about an hour later! It was a fantastic experience doing something for others with the person you love! Hope you had a wonderful experience too!

Posted by Michelle Cronk | April 28, 2008 8:15 AM

Megan, Good job in Nashville. I can't believe I picked you out in that crazy crowd @ Tootsie's. I finished the half in 1 hour and 49 minutes. By the way, I didn't have anyone handing me shots of Jack Daniels you lucky dog. Safe travels home.

Posted by Brandy Robertson | April 27, 2008 9:59 AM

Hey Ellen and Megan

We to have a Childrens wish "RIDE" with our horses
there are about 30 or 40 of us and we ride for about 4 hours and have a blast. We collect donations and it all goes to the kids in our area.
Make a Wish is an amazing dream come true for alot of kids. Working as a Support Worker for or School district I have met some great kids who have benefitted from Make a Wish. Good Luck to you Megan.........Sher

Posted by Sherri Benedetti | April 25, 2008 7:25 AM

Megan has the ingenious trainers: if I had someone to handing me little cups of Jack Daniels as I ran past them, I’d start running a lot faster.

Thank you, Ellen!

Posted by besillysometimes | April 24, 2008 11:21 AM

Good luck Megan!
I will be taking part in the Country Music Marathon, too! I am with a group called Melinda's Backups, we are all supporters of the singer Melinda Doolittle and are coming from all around the United States to raise money for Malaria No More.
I hope to see you around!
Cristina

Posted by Cristina | April 24, 2008 9:13 AM

Good luck Megan..you can do it..run your merry socks off. If need be I will kick your butt over the finishing line!! Watch out for the gigantic boot behind you. Enjoy the run. I think you should have the Monday off to relax those muscles. Saying that..what muscles would one use for being a talent coordinator, second thoughts Sunday can be your day of rest!!

Hope you manage to raise lots of money for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Posted by Donald Duck | April 24, 2008 7:46 AM


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