Where this all began ...
Cleone ... the inspiration in my life
To those who may not know me, I was never a runner and never enjoyed running. However after years of caring for my grandmother who was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia, the day of her passing gave me the inspiration and strength to begin my journey of running. One and a half years later here I am signing up for my first marathon ever.
My grandmother Cleone was a huge inspiration in my life. Her passing brought terrible heartache and loneliness to my life. Each day that goes by without her, I think of all the things she is missing, moments I wish she was here, and days where I would love to hear her laugh, see her tap dance and listen to her words of wisdom in life. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease, and with this fundraising hopefully together we can find a cure! To more tomorrows and better days for everyone!
With all this said, I am beyond terrified and yet excited and inspired to run this event. I know Cleone will be there with me the whole way and can't wait to show her and everyone else that I can do this.
Thank you all in advanced for your donations to an amazing cause and can't wait for October 11!!!
To those who may not know me, I was never a runner and never enjoyed running. However after years of caring for my grandmother who was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia, the day of her passing gave me the inspiration and strength to begin my journey of running. One and a half years later here I am signing up for my first marathon ever.
My grandmother Cleone was a huge inspiration in my life. Her passing brought terrible heartache and loneliness to my life. Each day that goes by without her, I think of all the things she is missing, moments I wish she was here, and days where I would love to hear her laugh, see her tap dance and listen to her words of wisdom in life. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease, and with this fundraising hopefully together we can find a cure! To more tomorrows and better days for everyone!
With all this said, I am beyond terrified and yet excited and inspired to run this event. I know Cleone will be there with me the whole way and can't wait to show her and everyone else that I can do this.
Thank you all in advanced for your donations to an amazing cause and can't wait for October 11!!!