At the meeting today, one of the runners told me that during her last marathon she ran each mile for a different person. People donating $100 or more could choose one of the 26 miles of the race to dedicate to a friend or loved one. She, in turn, marked her running shirt with each name and mile to be displayed during the run. She said it worked well on both sides - those making contributions were able to add a specific and personal touch to the run and their support, and she was able to find a new motivation with every mile during the actual race.
I thought this was a very creative and moving fundraising idea - one that helped connect the running and charity work through personal stories and individuals. Therefore, I have decided to follow suit. Below is a link to a Boston Marathon Map showing each of the 26 miles. My goal is to run each mile for a different person. Any person donating $100+ can choose one of the miles, and I will mark that name and mile on my running jersey on Marathon day, and dedicate that portion of the run to the person chosen. To relay this information to me, email me at Joshua_Bridger@hotmail.com.
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