When you belong to a running group, it's not always about the running. More often than not, it's about the people in that group; how we bond and support each other in running as well as life.
Last summer, one of our own was involved in a life-altering accident, injuring her spinal cord and vertebra, and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Before her accident, she was an incredibly talented runner, having run cross country and track in college, and a 3:11 debut marathon shortly after graduating. Just last April, she ran the Boston Marathon with me.
Since her accident, she spent time in the hospital and later at a rehab facility in Philadelphia, and is currently undergoing intensive outpatient physical therapy to regain mobility of her legs. Her medical bills have become substantial, and we wanted to help offset those costs in any way we could. A few in our group took the reigns, booking a venue, contacting local businesses to donate prizes for raffles, and selling tickets, and together we all raised over $7,500 for her.
This past Sunday afternoon, we all gathered at the Taproom in Haddon Township, NJ for an incredible night of friendship and fellowship, and one our club won't soon forget.
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| Emi with the organizers of the event. |
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| DJ Ron hard at work. |
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| Hanging on the wall above the bar at the Taproom. |
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| 29 gift baskets for the raffle, all donated from various businesses. |
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| Grace uses her elementary P.E. teacher skills to call out the winners. |
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| Just a few of the many Who's Up members to attend the fundraiser. |
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