I have always wanted to challenge myself by running a full marathon but let's face it, like many, I was incredibly scared. I'm still scared. Can I do this? Will I make it through? Can I beat 26.2 miles?
Until I cross that finish line, those questions will weigh on me. What I know I CAN DO is use the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon to make a difference.
That's why I've partnered with Team Superstars to raise money throughout our training for an incredible LOCAL organization -- Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota.
Children's is the seventh-largest pediatric health care organization in the US and as an independent, not-for-profit health care system, it provides more than 13,000 inpatient visits and more than 200,000 emergency room and other outpatient visits EVERY YEAR.
I know a lot of families who have relied on Children's over the years and while I don't have my own children to worry about, I am so happy to be making this commitment to such a powerful organization.
Join me on my 26.2 mile journey -- you won't have to run it, I promise. But with a donation to Children's, we can make sure the next generation of marathon runners are ready at the start line. THANK YOU!
