Name: Edie Perkins
Pronouns: she/her
City: South Burlington, VT
Profession: Self-funded Sabbatical
Fundraising Goal: $2,500
Race: Marathon
Race Goal: 1h45
In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to race in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis:
As a person with an SCI, I love what U2FP stands for and the work it does to fight for cures to SCI and to raise awareness of the research and the politics around it.
Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?
As a runner, I ran 7 NYCs, 3 Bostons, and 4 or 5 others; as a handcyclist, I’ve done 3 Bostons, 2 NYCs, and L.A.
What do you crave after a long run? A nap
Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what?
Nope, just the birds and sounds along the way
What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?
I’m most excited about hanging out with all the other wheelies!
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Riding my handcycle