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| Racing to Save Lives, One 5K at a time |
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| My name is Richard Brodsky. 12+ years ago I was diagnosed with HIV. 7+ years ago I was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. My wife, Jodi, has been my rock as her love knows no bounds. I know I'm blessed just being alive, let alone being a marathon runner. I need to give something back to people who are less fortunate than me: Money from events like this 5K run, toys to children who are living with cancer, baskets of toiletries to people afflicted with AIDS or cancer. Inspiration... time to face life in an upbeat way, and just be grateful for every day you have to help others in their time of need. The 5K was a huge success as 354 participants completed the run/walk. People tell me I live in my own dream world, but ask yourself the question, 'How would you feel knowing you were alive by some miracle and you were not doing everything you could do to help others? Yes I do feel incredibly fortunate that I can help other people. The Foundation will be organizing 2 free runs per year to get HIVers and cancer survivors exercising. While I may not be able to discover a cure for AIDS or cancer, I'd like to think that running and the camaraderie of runners has saved my life. Please help me save other lives and contribute generously so we can expand the inaugural run from 55 runners to 100 runners in the coming months. Our first FREE Run / Walk for HIVers / Cancer Survivors & Friends took place on October 25th at Oceanside Park. Please write me at richardm.brodsky@gmail.com for further information if you would like to participate in the upcoming FREE Run / Walk. Runners and walkers will sign up as a team; one person will be healthy and the other person will be living with HIV or cancer. It will not be anyone's business who is sick and who is healthy unless the person living with HIV or cancer does not mind disclosing this information. At the inaugural run, each team received $50 in toiletry/gift items. Back to the June 6, 2010 Event. For all participants who complete the 5K Event, if you raise $100, you will be entitled to a FREE 5K Event sweatshirt. These sweatshirts will be ordered after the Event. |
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Total Donations: $5,024
Goal: $50,000
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