This past weekend, I participated in a 4.4 mile walk/run to benefit a woman named Angella who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Angella Morin Joslyn is a mother of four, a Winchester Elementary School Teacher, and a 1991 graduate of Monadnock Regional High School. Previously, an avid runner, Angella lives life to the fullest, loves spending time with her family and friends and strives to make a difference.
Over 500 participants joined together and helped raise over $20,000 to benefit Angella and her family. It was truly amazing to see so many people come together for a great cause.
What I found interesting at this race was that there was such a wide age range of runners that placed in the top positions. 29 year old 1 Justin Fyffe won the race with a 5:01 pace, and not too far behind him was 65 year old Stanley Dutton who ran with a 6:35 pace.
The feeling of camaraderie surrounded the course. It was great to see that age was nothing more than a number. No matter how old you are or how fast you are, at the end of the day all that matters is if you cross the finish line!
Over 500 participants joined together and helped raise over $20,000 to benefit Angella and her family. It was truly amazing to see so many people come together for a great cause.
What I found interesting at this race was that there was such a wide age range of runners that placed in the top positions. 29 year old 1 Justin Fyffe won the race with a 5:01 pace, and not too far behind him was 65 year old Stanley Dutton who ran with a 6:35 pace.
The feeling of camaraderie surrounded the course. It was great to see that age was nothing more than a number. No matter how old you are or how fast you are, at the end of the day all that matters is if you cross the finish line!
This was a really moving story; it's always refreshing to read about positive things in the news and on blogs. I did a team walk in Boston last year for the mentally ill, and every year my high school sponsers a Relay for Life which I always try to attend. I think that participating in these types of events is one of the most selfless, caring, and supportive things you can do.
ReplyDeleteThis kind of makes me think of Team Hoyt. The father and son team where Dick pushes his son Rick in a wheel chair for marathons. I believe Dick is turning 70 this year and he still plans on running with his son. It really goes to show you that age is just a number and when there is a real reason to do something, you will do it no matter what.
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