Help Franco raise money

For many years, I drifted far from balance—pulled by the gravitational force of work, stress, and the Dark Side’s greatest temptation: sitting still. Eventually, even Master Yoda would’ve looked at me, tapped his cane, and said, “Moo‑ve, you must.” So, running in my 40s has become my return to the Dairy Side—an ancient path where Cow‑Jedi trained their bodies, minds, and spirits to find harmony in a chaotic galaxy.

Running gives me strength and focus, helping me reclaim my health one step at a time. But my true power source—my living, breathing Force—is my family. They motivate me to be healthier, to show up, to keep trying, even when the Dark Side whispers, “Just skip today.”

And I also run for my students. As a high school biology teacher, I want them to see that growth isn’t just something we talk about in class—it’s something we live. I want them to see resilience, curiosity, and the willingness to evolve, whether you’re 16 or 40‑something and trying not to wheeze like Darth Vader without the suit. If they can witness their teacher striving for balance, health, and purpose, maybe it helps them believe they can do the same.

I’m also running for the next generation of the Herd: the young runners supported by Urban Cow’s incredible programs—our future Moo‑dians of the Galaxy. Supporting them connects my journey to something bigger.