On Patriots Day - April 19th - I will be running in the 114th Boston Marathon - a goal I've had for many years. I'm running with 50 other people for Mass Eye and Ear, committed to not only finishing the marathon but raising money to support the work at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary.
I've been training for a little over a month now, ever since I was accepted onto the Mass Eye and Ear team. I'm learning things about myself in the process - things that perhaps if I had thought about it I already knew. I find it much easier to go on a 14 mile run in 14 degree weather than I do asking for donations to Mass Eye and Ear, even though they are a really great cause. One of the Mass Eye and Ear doctors is on the marathon team, and he spoke for briefly last week about work on an artificial eye. Success here will make an enormous difference to many people, but it takes time. Which means money. You can help donate now! http://www.firstgiving.com/margaretolson
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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