I'm running in support of Mother Teresa Middle School
This time three years ago, I couldn't walk more than a hundred meters. To make a long story short, something funky happened in my back and legs that left me unable to move without intense pain. So I went into the hospital for 5 weeks... four of which I was bedridden and reliant on the 45+ nurses... and my husband to rotate me... and care for me. In week 5, my nerves were blocked with 8 crazy medieval needles into my lower back. We don't know it was or how to prevent it in the future... but I have slowly built back from learning how to sit and find my balance to walking with a walker. It took me over a year to walk one km unaided.
I haven't used a walker in over a year and a half... and am proud to say that I will be running (and walking) the Half Marathon this year to raise money for the nutrition program at Mother Teresa Middle School. (Last year was a huge milestone... I walked the Half Marathon!)
I have dreams. Dreams to have a strong body, to graduate with my masters, and to help other children do that too. I am walking to get a step closer to my dreams... and remove the hunger barrier for one young student this year. (197 days of school x $3 a day for healthy meals and snacks = $591).
I know what it is like to be hungry while trying to study. Big dreams can seem pretty far away if your stomach is grumbling. Let's help!
Thanks for cheering me on...
Thank you for helping me reach this goal.
Evie
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