John Domico's Personal Fundraising Page for CVIM
Click here to donate

Thanks for visiting! Please help me raise funds to provide health care to our neighbors in need. Your donation very important and appreciated.

Fundraising Amount=$2,110.57 ; Goal=$3,000.00
Donate Now

Marathoners for Medicine Sponsors

  • Mount Nittany Health System

This spring, I will join a group of local runners participating in various marathons as a means of raising money and awareness for Centre Volunteers in Medicine.  Marathoners in Medicine grew from a single person running the Boston Marathon and collecting money in support of his run, to a group of more than 35 runners who run several different marathons in support of CVIM.  This year, we will also be running in honor and in memory of the person who has served as our honorary head coach from the beginning, Joe Paterno.

In 2003, Joe and Sue Paterno along with PSU Track and Field Olympian Greg Fredericks were asked to help lead the team as honorary coaches.  Sue leading the women, Greg leading the men, and Joe, of course, as the team's honorary head coach.  Joe said various times that he didn't know anything about running a marathon, but year after year, Joe was there, motivating and inspiring the athletes. 

Sue Paterno and Greg Fredericks are returning for the 2012 Marathoners for Medicine Team as the honorary women's and men's coaches.  We are pleased to announce that Penn State Women's Volleyball Coach, Russ Rose, is joining the Marathon effort as our 2012 honorary head coach!

Please join me and support the Marathoners for Medicine as we run to raise funds and awareness for CVIM. 


CVIM is a free clinic providing medical and dental care, medication assistance and case management services to the thousands in Centre County without healthcare coverage.  Every day, CVIM cares for people with any number of treatable illnesses and conditions, such as:  high blood pressure, diabetes, extreme dental decay, mental health issues, to name a few. 
 
John Domico's Story
For the past 9 years I've led everyone to believe I've suffered through miles of pounding, dehydration, and fatigue all in an effort to encourage donors to contribute to CVIM on behalf of my efforts.  Many have, to the total tune of nearly $333,000!  

This year, our 10th, I'm confessing.  Marathoning isn't all that bad (as the photo suggests).  The fun of marathons outweighs the work involved.  I am able to run 26.2 miles because I enjoy good health, partially supported by access to healthcare.  I feel everyone should have the same healthy opportunities, regardless of ability to pay for healthcare.  That is what CVIM provides to the "working poor".  That is why I run for them.  They are special people, providing a special service to our community.  Please consider contributing to CVIM on my behalf -- not because I'm suffering, but because I find great joy in what I can do for them.

John

Donors and Comments

Carl & Cindy Milliron  gave  4/19/2012
"Congrats on once again finishing the Boston Marathon. Thanks for all you do for CVIM and those without health insurance."
Raj Acharya  gave  4/15/2012
"Great job, John!"
Anonymous  gave $500.00 4/12/2012
"John - Thank you for starting the Boston Marathon fund raiser for CVIM. It's amazing how much it has grown and how much it has helped. And thank you for all of your work and efforts on the Board on behalf of Centre County's uninsured. (and please beat Tom Cali's time in the race)"
Pamela J Fuller  gave $50.00 4/5/2012
"Go John, Go!!!"