As a Millennium employee, the MMRF cause is close to my heart, because my company is so instrumental in developing drug treatments for multiple myeloma. But I also have a few friends whose parents either have MM, or have passed due to the cancer.
Running the Boston Marathon is a dream of mine. Four years ago, I watched the Boston Marathon for the very first time. I was planted about ½ mile from the Finish Line and watched the runners come up to the last turn in one of the greatest races in the world. It was amazing to watch the strength and dedication of these individuals. Running 26.2 miles and pushing through that last ½ mile with all of their might. Watching a 7 year old jump on to the course to run the last leg with his father, the military men in full gear, and the thousands of tired legs chugging along to cross that finish line…it brought tears to my eyes! I realized that day that I was going to run the Boston Marathon someday.
So about 3.5 years ago, I quit smoking and now, 4 years after seeing this marathon for the first time, I am running it…the Boston Marathon!! That day is here!!!
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| Melissa-ready to run! |
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