City: Wichita
Profession: Reimbursement Manager
Fundraising Goal: $1000
Race Goal (time/just finish!): Finish
In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis: One of my daughter’s childhood friends had a spinal cord injury in college just by jumping in the shallow end of a pool. I know how important research and development is for this type of injury. Being a lifelong runner, I cannot even imagine what it would be like to have a spinal cord injury. It does not seem fair, so I want to help them fight the good fight by raising money to help with the development of curative therapies.
Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed? Boston, Nebraska, Kansas, Twin Cities
What do you crave after a long run? A cold beer!!!
Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what? I start the first half just enjoying the crowd and scenery then it is on to some motivational tunes. I like everything from rap, country, alternative, and Christian music.
What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon? I love the Chicago marathon crowd support! I hope my body can run pain free.
What is an interesting or unique fact about yourself (or anything else you’d like to share)? I ran in high school because I wanted to be a part of something and that something has led me to some of the best friendships a girl could ask for.
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is proud to once again be a charity partner for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2021! Help support U2FP’s initiatives to accelerate curative treatments for those living with Spinal Cord Injuries. Team U2FP members have raised over $140,000 in the past few years. Thank you for your support to advance research towards a cure for spinal cord injury!
Supporters | |||
Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Regeneron | 09/01/2021 | $500.00 | Company match | SUSAN WETTA | 05/10/2021 | $25.98 | Best of luck with your run! Too bad I can't be there watching!! I'll be there in spirit!! | Elizabeth DeMoss | 05/10/2021 | $513.66 |
Total | $1,039.64 |