Marathon Running for Good Causes

     I have chosen to fund raise for charities on both ends of the disease spectrum- the cause and effect. Disease prevention vs treatment. We're exposed to so much in our daily lives. The ingredients allowed in things that we put into and on our bodies are not well regulated to ensure that what is supposed to sustain our lifestyles does not make us sick over time. Farmers markets allow people to get more natural and more environmentally friendly products that will expose their bodies to less disease causing agents. They allow us to make more connected and conscious choices while supporting the local economy. On the other end of this story, once someone has gotten a disease, organizations like St Jude Children's Hospital are making great strides to cure people's sickness. I believe these charities are good causes that have a very positive impact on the world. I would be very proud, honored, and grateful if you would help me run this marathon to raise some funds to support these organizations


St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: www.stjude.org

Over the years I have had my own cancer scare (turned out to be a benign osteo condroma tumor) also, many friends and family members have been affected by cancer and other diseases. I think organizations like st Jude do amazing work. I want to pay it forward so that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital can continue caring for families at no monetary cost.


Mount Holly Farmers Market: www.mounthollyfarmersmarket.com  The Mount holly Farmer's Market is working hard to build a healthier and stronger community. The market got started in 2005 and they have now also created a beautiful community garden and started teaching monthly cooking and gardening classes. In order to expand and continue to support local growers they need a few new tents and other equipment to support our rural community.


Here's where this post may show my inner hippy-environmentalist outlook on life but, bare with me and take my opinion with a grain of salt .If you would like some background research on the philosophy behind why I've chosen these charities, see the links below.

• THE HUMAN EXPERIMENT: This trailer for the documentary doesn't do the film justice. If you do no further research into my background motivations for donating to theses causes, PLEASE watch this film. It's on Netflix
• Big box grocery stores and the commercial food industry create a lot of wasted food. See this documentary called "Just eat it" 
• Caution to all ladies who use make up there's toxic stuff in it! ex. Lead in lipstick
• Our agricultural system is unsustainable and unhealthy. See the documentaries Food Inc and Forks over Knives
• The National Cancer Act was signed in the 1970's. See  THESE VIDEOS about it's progress.
• environmental impact The food and products we choose have an eco footprint and
• affect climate change
• why not use permaculture?

     I will be wearing a screen printed running singlet during the race with the names of all my personal sponsors (like you!) and the charities we'll donate to so that, in a way, I can take you all with me- you'll "have my back"! Something like THIS.