City: Minnetonka, MN
Profession: Flight Attendant
Fundraising Goal: $2500
Race: Marathon
Race Goal: To finish strong with my friend Christy!
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:
In August 2020 I dove into shallow water, severing the tip of my C7 spinous process and breaking several ribs. I was extremely lucky, fully recovering without surgery. Knowing how close I was to a completely different outcome has motivated me to run in support of U2FP so that other people can have a full recovery, too.
Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?
This will be my 5th and final marathon, and I mean it this time when I say it’ll be my last ;) I ran Eau Claire in May 2015, Twin Cities in October 2015, Grandma’s in June 2017 and Twin Cities in October 2017.
What do you crave after a long race?
A cherry dipped cone from DQ – always!
Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what?
I’m a talker – that’s why I like running with friends.
What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?
I am excited to spread awareness and raise money for U2FP… and cross that finish line! I am nervous about losing more toenails.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
CrossFit, traveling, camping, and spending time with my family.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Nancy Lange | 09/26/2023 | $51.64 | So proud of your commitment to help others through your strong and healthy body! | Anonymous Friend | 09/26/2023 | $102.98 | Sam Lemminger | 09/25/2023 | $15.87 | Go Marit and Team U2FP! You all rock and I’ll be cheering you on 🥳💕 | Katie Dillon | 09/25/2023 | $51.64 | Good luck Marit!! :) | Teresa Elsbernd | 09/19/2023 | $25.98 | Good luck! Bless you for doing this. | Sheila Sanchez | 09/18/2023 | $46.51 | You are amazing Mar! | Chris Lizee | 09/18/2023 | $102.98 | Go Gogie, Go! Love Mom | Tim Can | 09/13/2023 | $102.98 | Natalie & Jonathan Larson | 09/11/2023 | $106.08 | GOGO!!! You are an inspiration! Have an awesome race day! XOXO The Larsons | Ross Chapin | 09/10/2023 | $25.00 | Go Marit! | Emma & Pranav Kumar | 09/08/2023 | $27.00 | Go crums, go! ❤️ | Maggie Elsbernd | 09/08/2023 | $25.00 | You’re awesome ;) | Sarah McPike | 09/08/2023 | $30.00 | Gina Haar | 09/07/2023 | $24.00 | Lindsay Chaika | 08/23/2023 | $25.00 | Ana Urbanos | 08/19/2023 | $25.98 | :) | Sara Lazorik | 08/18/2023 | $41.38 | Kittie Brandel | 08/18/2023 | $51.64 | Good luck! | Karen Hessian | 08/18/2023 | $25.98 | Cheering you on! | Anonymous Friend | 08/12/2023 | $25.98 | Nick Shimkus | 08/12/2023 | $52.18 | Mary Crumley | 08/12/2023 | $20.00 | Michael Bing | 08/02/2023 | $104.05 | Run like the wind! | Jessica Lemke | 08/01/2023 | $20.84 | Alan Lizee | 08/01/2023 | $100.00 | Tim Larson | 08/01/2023 | $513.66 | Go Mar! | Shannon McClelland | 08/01/2023 | $25.98 | You’re Ahhh-mazing!!!! | Lindsey Massetani | 08/01/2023 | $31.11 | You go girl. Love you! | Jennifer Berneck | 07/29/2023 | $205.65 | Lindsay Lord | 07/28/2023 | $51.64 | Go Marit Go!! xoxo | Elaine and Woody Love | 07/27/2023 | $51.64 | You go, Marit | Scott Zerby | 07/27/2023 | $205.65 | Colleen Crumley Pivec | 07/26/2023 | $25.98 | Sending all our love to you Marit! The Crumley Pivec family: Joe, Colleen, Carlee, Caidan, Kaz, Murphy and Elvira | Ross Chapin | 07/26/2023 | $10.00 | Michelle Smeby | 07/26/2023 | $100.00 | Andrew Gabler | 07/26/2023 | $51.64 | YOURE A ROCKSTAR! |
| Total | $2,503.64 | ||