Half marathon.
13.1 miles
300+ pounds
I’m doing it
*screams*
I am asking begging you to watch this video as to the why. I’ll wait until you’re finished to see the rest of this post.
Done? Awesome, thanks!
So, I’m going to do the RunTheBluegrass half-marathon in memory of my mom on the 4th anniversary of her death on the same day from complications of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.
I’m doing it to honor all of those people who CAN’T do it for physical limitations beyond their control.
I’m doing it to honor ME as a gift to myself 2 days before my 30th birthday.
My fundraising goal is $2,500 to the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute here at the University of Kentucky to go towards supporting clinical research that may lead to better treatment options for Parkinson’s patients.
3 4 ways you can help:
- Register to do the half-marathon or 5K. Emotional support is great!
- If you’re nearby, go on a long walk with me to help me train
- Share this post! Click the Facebook button at the top, share on any network using the “SHARE/SAVE” button at the bottom of this page, post a link to it on your blog, or tweet it!
- Donate! Widget below, and it will be on my side bar here shortly.
Am I terrified? YES. Is it going to be worth it? HECK YES.
Thank you x 1,000,000!
About the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute: KNI conducts important work with Parkinson’s disease research as well as several other neurological disorders. KNI’s clinic merges UK HealthCare’s neurologists and neurosurgeons into one location where patients will have the benefit of nationally recognized physicians from two departments working together. Patients from across the state and beyond are referred by their physicians to KNI, a dynamic teaching and resource entity, dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive care.
