Mike Martin's Run for CVIM at the Pittsburgh Marathon!
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Mike Martin is raising money for 2012 Marathoners for Medicine by running in the Pittsburgh Marathon

Fundraising Amount=$1,175.00 ; Goal=$2,500.00
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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. 
 
Mike Martin's Story
When I hit the big 3-0 in July, I wanted to prove to myself that I physically "still got it", so I challenged myself to start running more and run a half marathon.  After running two half marathons I knew my new goal was to run a full marathon.  This is a huge challenge for me but it is nothing like the  challenges working families that can't afford medical care in our Centre Region go through every day.  CVIM is a great organization and I am happy to help them by running for them and raising money!

Donors and Comments

Sterling and Teresa Harris  gave  5/5/2012
"Go, little bro!!! I'm so inspired by you."
Shannon Schmidt  gave $25.00 5/4/2012
"Hey Mike-I'm pretty sure I saw you at Otto's a little while ago...hope all is well. What a great cause-best of luck!!"
joe imler  gave $100.00 5/3/2012
"A tremendous cause Mike! All my best, Joe Imler"
Kelly and Chad Fitz-Kagy  gave $50.00 5/3/2012
"Good luck Mike! You have so much to be proud of. Signing up and training are already accomplishments. Now reward yourself and enjoy the experience. We are pumped for you! -Chad, Kelly and Tanner"
Matthew Mastrine  gave  5/2/2012
"Thank you for raising money and awareness for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Matthew Mastrine"
Marcella Martin  gave $100.00 5/1/2012
"We're proud of you, Mike! Good luck! We'll be there to cheer you on. Love always, Mom and Dad"
Tessa Antolick  gave $25.00 5/1/2012
"Good Luck, Mike! I think you are totally crazy but I have the utmost respect for what you do -you're awesome!"
Andrea L Blumstein  gave  5/1/2012
"good luck, mike!"
Nathan Leopard  gave $25.00 5/1/2012
"Good luck buddy! Carry some Ibuprofen with you for that last half. :-)"
Elana Pyle  gave $100.00 5/1/2012
"You're the best, Mike!"
Nick A Ferrara  gave $25.00 5/1/2012
"Good luck Mike!"
Nathan Aileo  gave  5/1/2012
"You can do it, Mike! You rock!"
Adam Tobias  gave $25.00 4/25/2012
"Good luck bro!"
Tim Cole  gave $25.00 4/23/2012
"Good luck man, that is really an accomplishment."
David Rodriguez  gave $50.00 4/23/2012
"Good luck Mike!"
Emily Seltzer  gave $25.00 4/5/2012
"Good Luck Mike!"
Lori Martin  gave $100.00 4/3/2012
"Good luck Mike! You will do great! Lori, Mark & Dylan xoxo"
PAULA NEDOCK  gave $10.00 4/1/2012
"We are very proud of you Mike! Good Luck! Love, Buster, Paula & Haley"
Malissa Martin  gave $100.00 3/28/2012
"Good luck! I'm so proud of you. I love you!!!"