With just one week to go until race day, the excitement has been picking up in Boston. They have begun to set up the finish line area and Sports Illustrated came to do their cover shoot over the weekend! They invited the Boston area to come out and be a part of the cover shoot at the finish line- I headed out bright and early Saturday morning to be a part of it. I was able to get to know some other charity runners while I was there (we were out there for over an hour!). It was a great experience and I can't wait to pick up the new issue this week- be sure to check it out!
At the cover shoot
At the cover shoot
A church that was there was handing out these scarves- it is a part of the Marathon Scarf Project 2014. Scarves were made from all over and the church received over 6,000 in total which were to be given out to those running the Boston Marathon. Mine was made by Dee from Easton, MA- If she happens to read this: Thank you Dee!! The scarf is beautiful! The back of the yellow tag also reads "This scarf is interwoven with love and courage."
I have completed my last double digit run of training and have just a couple short runs left to go! I'm looking forward to completing my journey to the finish line in a week- it has been a longer journey than originally anticipated, but it has become more meaningful each and every day. I am incredibly honored to be able to run this race for all of your friends, family and loved ones. Running with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge has allowed me to combine philanthropy with one of my passions. I am proud to say that in my 2 seasons with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge you all have helped me raise over $9,000 in total and all to benefit innovative cancer research! I am blessed to have the encouragement and support of you. Together we truly are making a difference in the fight against cancer!
I have a lot to look forward to and be thankful for this coming week. It will be busy with final race preparation and family getting into town to support me on my run, but I will make sure to keep you up to date with all of it with more frequent updates!
For those who still wish to donate, please visit www.runDFMC.org/2014/sarah. We have raised just over $3,500 so far (including mail-in donations not yet posted)!! Your generosity brings tears to my eyes as we work together to stride towards a cure for cancer!
Thank you all again!! :)
-S
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