Lynda Nguyen runs for CVIM in the Pittsburgh Marathon!
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Lynda Nguyen is raising money for 2012 Marathoners for Medicine

Fundraising Amount=$685.00 ; Goal=$1,000.00
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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. 
 
Lynda Nguyen's Story
I was once the little birdie that left the nest for the first time and got a little lost. Ah yes, college happened. I discovered this thing called the freshman 15, only I got hit with the freshman 35! On my quest to get back into shape and to change to a healthier lifestyle, I discovered the world of running. It all started with a 5k and the rest is history. As I try to help myself, I hope to help others along the way. Many people in our community can not afford medical care everyday. Centre Voulnteer in Medicine is a great local organization that provides care for over thousands of people in Centre County. On May 6th when the gun goes off,not only will I be running for myself but I will be running to help raise money for this very special organization. Help me, help others
  by going to my site and donating today!

Donors and Comments

Scott Whitfield  gave $25.00 5/6/2012
"Go Rynda!"
Eril Toombs  gave $25.00 5/2/2012
"Go cousin creamy!!!!"
Marissa Steudler  gave $25.00 5/1/2012
"Good Luck Lynda!!!!!!"
Andrea L Blumstein  gave  5/1/2012
"good luck!!"
Thomas Anthony Ricciardi  gave  5/1/2012
"GO LYNDA! Carbo-load with some Lynda Wok!"
Adam Hughes  gave $100.00 4/26/2012
"You have a grrat cause, and best of luck"
Robert Cornwall  gave $100.00 4/21/2012
"Have a great time"