As many of you know, I ran the New York City Marathon in 2007. (Because I am crazy.) I'm definitely not a "runner" in the sense that Casey is... he goes out for a run to relax. When I want to relax I grab a book and sit still.
However, I decided that I want to run it again, and I applied to run with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Some of you also know that Casey's wonderful grandfather passed away last year after a long battle with Parkinson's, and I'm honored to be able to run in his memory.
I'm turning thirty two next Friday (thirty two!!) and I would be honored if any of you lovely readers here would consider making a donation to Team Fox for my run. My page is here, and I would be so grateful for any and all donations to this wonderful cause.
My motivation for this run is that I GET to do this, not that I HAVE to do this... because I don't have Parkinson's, I GET to run this marathon. I GET to wake up and be healthy and play with my children and hug my husband and spend my days enjoying my family and friends.
To those of you who have already donated, thank you so, so much!I appreciate it more than you know.
Friday, July 30, 2010
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That's awesome Natalie! I ran the LA Marathon in 2002 with Team in Training, in honor of a girlfriend of mine with leukemia. Someday I hope to run the LA Marathon in her honor.
Err make that the NY Marathon. It was a late night. :)
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