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Help Karen raise money

For participating in The 2022 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story…

62c8505d824e1.jpegOn August 21, I am running the Falmouth Road Race in tribute and celebration of my mom, Kathleen Mcgovern Kobacker, who passed away on February 5, 2022.  

My mom was the biggest breath of happy air that you could breathe in.  She was the loud laugh you could hear across the tennis court, the chit chat in the next pew at church, and the one you hoped to run into at the nail salon.   She was curious, kind and hilarious, and taught me the most invaluable phrase “what else?” 

These past few years have been an incredible mix of grief, loss, growth and empowerment for me.  I lost my mom, but I regained trust in myself.   I  was able to be completely present and most importantly, sober at the end of my mom’s life.  

By running this year, I will be fundraising for Wellstrong.  Wellstrong is a non profit organization who helped me recover from substance use disorder and also, where I work as a recovery and wellness coach.  

Wellstrong is a 501c nonprofit whose mission is to create safe, supportive communities of people in recovery from substance use disorder through mindfulness, wellness and meditation.  

I choose to recover out loud to help stop the stigma of addiction.

Third Step Prayer

God, I offer myself to Thee …
to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt.
Relieve me of the bondage of self,
that I may better do Thy will.
Take away my difficulties,
that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help
of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.
May I do Thy will always.

Please consider making a donation in honor of my mom and all the sick and suffering addicts still out there.  

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WellStrong’s mission is to create safe, supportive communities of people in recovery from substance use disorder through fitness, wellness and meditation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 05 Hilton Head Bicycle Company Way to go Kar! $562.20
Aug 05 Christine You are a smiling star Kar, and zero doubt in my mind that Kathleen is smiling down proudly. Now, what else? $273.35
Jul 26 Angela Crawford $28.10
Jul 10 $100.00 You are missed in the hood Kathleen. Wherever you are I know your happy. $109.85
Jul 09 Jill Garvin $28.10
Jul 08 Dene Hey Karen, Your Mom would be so thrilled to know how you are honoring her memory! Hope the run is lots of fun👏👏👏 $55.35
Jul 08 Jack and Mollye Taylor We love you Karen.. $273.35
Jul 08 Karen Horn $28.10
Jul 07 The Salamone Family So proud of you ❤️ $250.00
Jul 07 Mary La Croce Bless you! And bless your courageous Mom! Undisclosed amount