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April 21, 2014 I will again use my Boston qualifier to raise support funds for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Please help me help the uninsured and underinsured in our area. THANK YOU!!

Fundraising Amount=$190.00 ; Goal=$1,000.00
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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 has grown 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.

Two years ago 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 2014 Marathoners for Medicine Team and Sue Paterno and Greg Fredericks are returning as the honorary women's and men's coaches.

Please help me 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, and mental health issues.


 
April 21, 2014 I will again use my Boston qualifier to raise support funds for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Although I count myself blessed to have had the Boston marathon experience multiple times, I know I'm even more blessed with the ability to run. In 2013 CVIM saw 668 unique patients, set up 1828 provider visits, and filled 10,000+ prescriptions. As of December 6, 2013, the waiting list for those who have passed eligibility at CVIM, are waiting for preventative care, and have never been seen is 2,381 individuals. Never take for granted the gift of health.

This year the Boston marathon will be an even more emotional experience than it is every time. The 3 lives lost and the multitude of lives forever changed by the bombings will be in all of our hearts as we run. Those innocent victims are what make Boston such a life changing experience. There are no spectators like it elsewhere. They are out there for hours and their enthusiasm never ceases even as ours as runners does. I will also be running for those who never will again. #BOSTONSTRONG

 

Donors and Comments

Theresa Michel  gave $15.00 4/24/2014
"Congratulations Kathy on being apart of the Marathon!"
Kimberly A Wyatt  gave  4/20/2014
"Best of luck Kathy! You are doing a wonderful thing!"
Deann Dyke  gave  4/18/2014
Anonymous  gave  4/18/2014
"You are an inspiration!!"
Kimberly Bennett  gave  4/16/2014