My Story…
As a 64 year-old recently retired postal worker and Navy veteran, who has never competed in any organized run or walk, I was going to power-walk the 2025 Gasparilla 15K with a close friend and get a medal. Unfortunately, I suffered a "widow-maker" heart attack on Jan 17th, preventing me from participating. While my fitness level and generally good life-style saved my life by helping to prevent more serious heart damage, I am still recovering and rebuilding my endurance. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by my wonderful wife and our friends, all of whom are runners and some of which will be joining me in the 2026 Classic, and I look forward to finally getting the medal I missed out on last year.
Donate to help Donald raise money for 2026 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
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Apr
29
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Donald Barnard
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