Tara's 2013 Marathoners for Medicine Page
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Tara is raising money for 2013 Marathoners for Medicine

Fundraising Amount=$1,133.60 ; Goal=$1,000.00
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Marathoners for Medicine Sponsors

  • Mount Nittany Health

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. 

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.  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. 

Last year Penn State Women's Volleyball Coach, Russ Rose, joined the Marathon effort as our honorary head coach! We are pleased to announce that Russ Rose will return as honorary head coach for the 2013 Marathoners for Medicine Team and Sue Paterno and Greg Fredericks are returning as the honorary women's and men's coaches.

Please help 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. 


 
Tara's Story
I'm excited to be running a marathon for CVIM for the seventh time this year. Each year, the support of family and friends, and the knowledge that I am helping my neighbors get medical and dental care when they can't afford it, helps me through 26.2 miles.
On May 5, I'll be running those miles through the hills and bridges of Pittsburgh, one of my favorite cities.

Donors and Comments

Christine Millhouse  gave  5/4/2013
"Good luck...fast feet...cold beer at end..you are such an inspiration !!!!!"
Brenda Lokey  gave $183.40 5/3/2013
"You go girl. You inspire us all!"
Polly lokey  gave $262.00 5/3/2013
"Grandma wishes you a swift race. Wish I was there to cheer you on. Will be cheering from Plattsburgh. You will hear us!"
Elizabeth L Murray  gave $262.00 5/3/2013
"Mom and Dad wish you a safe, fast run."
Mary Holliday  gave  5/3/2013
"Keep on runnnnnnnning Tara! You are amazing."
Mark and Morgan Wasikonis  gave  5/3/2013
"Way to go Tara!"
Thaddeus Will  gave $50.00 5/2/2013
"Good luck Tara! Make sure to say hi to the PgH3 beer check around mile 20!"
Lori Gardner  gave  5/2/2013
"Hope you have a fantastic run, Tara!"
cheryl White  gave  4/15/2013
"Thank you, Tara!"
Ken Martin  gave  4/14/2013
John and Charlotte Davis  gave $100.00 3/15/2013
Anonymous  gave  3/14/2013
"Run, Tara, run!"