I’m Running With The Marines!!! I’m so excited y’all!!! I had my eye on this race for about a year. I was torn between this race and another one and the fact that I was considering another marathon…who would have ever guessed it? I guess you can tell that I clearly am not “one and done”. I also knew that for my next race, I really wanted to run for charity. I seriously prayed for the past 6-8 months about choosing the right charity. I wanted it to be right and I wanted a personal connection—and just like that, an opportunity was placed in front of me. So, here it goes…
I am so excited that I will be running in the 40th Marine Corps Marathon as an Ambassador for Team Fisher House and as Champion for our Military Families! I am raising funds and awareness for the Fisher House Foundation, an amazing organization that supports the military families of our wounded warriors when they need it the most—during hospitalization for unexpected injury, disease or illness.
Fisher House provides a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide free temporary lodging so military and veterans’ families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis.
My fundraising goal is $600, but I want to do exceedingly and abundantly above that! My goal is to raise $600 by June 1st! I hope with your help, we can make a difference in the lives of our service members and their families. Running (or walking) a marathon is challenging, but doing it for something GREATER than myself is so rewarding and makes the task ahead seem so small. My Dad, who was also a U.S. Army veteran, would be so proud and happy for me! This is my way to honor him and the countless other service members who have served and continue to service this country. You can find out more about the Fisher House, their awesome programs, and how they are helping our military families here.
Please visit my campaign page to make a donation: http://www.teamfisherhouse.org/goto/artwalker. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Feel free to share my donation page with your family and friends!
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Thank you!
Artney
That is awesome! I want to run this race it’s in my future
Thank you, Temeka! I hear it’s a really great race.
What an incredible opportunity! This is so awesome :) You are always so inspiring and have such a big heart. It is awesome that you wanted to run for a charity and I wish you the best of luck with the race and raising the funds. My grandfather was a Merchant Marine during WWII so Marine things always hit close to home for me.
You are so incredibly sweet! I love supporting our heroes! They have sacrificed so much for us. I’m so excited and anxious and I know it will be amazing. Thank you so much, Nadine!
Donated! I’ve heard a lot of great things about this race. You’re going to rock it!
Thank you so much for your support, Nicole! I really appreciate you. The Fisher House is doing amazing things for our military families. I’m really excited!
congrats on getting into the race! I did MCM in 2013 and had a great time. I generally dislike large races but this was well done with great crowd support and I was overwhelmed with emotion when the Marine put the medal around my neck. Good luck!
Thank you so much, Kelli! I’m really excited!
What a great cause. I will have to come back and visit after work and donate! This will be an awesome experience for you!
Thank you so much, Sam! I really appreciate your support! I can’t wait!
awesome – i’m running mcm as well :)
Congrats, Courtney!!!
I knew you were not “one and done”! I am so happy for you. I can’t wait to cheer you on. This is going to be an awesome race and I like the work that the charity is doing. You are an inspiration!
Thank you, Cecily!!! I still can’t believe it…I’m crazy! Lol I am really excited that I chose Fisher House! I appreciate your kind words and support, Sis!
That sounds like a great race & cause to tie in!
Thank you, Cassi!
I’m doing MCM this year as well! I love this race and couldn’t resist running the 40th year.
You’ve chosen a great cause. Good luck with the fundraising.
Thank you so much, Erika! And congrats to you!!!
Congrats” I want to run MCM someday and it sounds like you are doing for a great charity too.
What a great opportunity! Best of luck with your fundraising! :)
Thank you, Rachel!
I’m still waiting to hear back form Chicago but if I don’t get in I might try to do MCM! Good for you for running for charity. My mom and I ran NYC Marathon twice for charity and it really is an amazing experience.
woohoo!! Congrats! :D you’ll rock it :)