Ever since I was little I absolutely hated running, but everyone else in my family loved it! My brother was a cross country runner in high school making it look effortless with his crazy long legs. My mom and I would drive all over MN to watch him race and he was always at the front of the pack. Soon my mom started running too. She ran Grandma's 16 years ago and I remember thinking, woa, what an amazing accomplishment! Luckily I will have her by my side every step of the way for this race!

I started working at children's in 2010 for the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy a program of Midwest Children's Resource Center (MCRC). The Midwest Regional CAC and MCRC give voice to children everyday that have been victims of abuse. Through this work I have been able to watch and learn from the incredible committment of the nurses, physicians and many many other individuals who support these kids and families to find a place of healing. 

In 2014, my husband and I welcomed our first son Wesley into this world and after a slight unexpected turn of events, were comforted by so many people who have devoted their careers to helping kids. It is for this reason that I chose to run my first half marathon for Childrens. We are so blessed to have incredible support as we raise our sweet little boy and Children's has been a huge part of that support system. 

And who better to run it with than my Mom! She is such an incredible inspiration for the mom I want to become and for the unconditional love every child deserves! It won't be easy, and it most definitely won't be fast, but it will be unforgettable!