This time tomorrow I will be found icing my shins and begging for a back rub after running the annual Thomas G. Labrecque's "run as one" event in Central Park. The Foundation raises money for lung cancer treatment and awareness and, having lost my father a long time ago to this illness, I am happy to do my part.
About a month ago I learned of the event and started training and raising money. With only 4 weeks to go I set a modest fundraising goal of $500, but thanks to my wonderful family and friends I actually exceeded my goal. Many thanks again to everyone who gave so generously!!
I picked up my race number yesterday--I'm 7550--and I have to admit, this being only my third race ever, I'm both nervous and inspired by how many other folks are running. Those number bibs are very thin and there were many, many boxes of them. Yikes! I hope the other runners will take pity on me.
If you are up early for some reason tomorrow, stop by Central Park and cheer us on--I think I, at least, will need it! And, if you can't go but still want to help, you can make a donation to the Foundation any time on their website.
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