June, 2010
During a regular check up with my doctor I shared the desire of Le Grand Raid and he expressed grave concern, but not only is he a diabetes specialist, he is also an avid runner and biker. We agreed to a sensible game plan he suggested: I will train to run a local half marathon this November, followed by a local marathon next March. If I survive the marathon, doc tells me the ultra-marathon shouldn’t do me in! He also pointed out the benefits of kicking the tires where there was ready access to medical assistance, lol.
Next I e-mailed the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to inquire about setting up a fund raising event. I was referred to the state offices in Raleigh, NC and ultimately got contacted by a local Type I here in Wilmington who is associated with the chapter in my home town. Sitting down with Jim and the local chapter representatives amazed me: the effort these dedicated folks invest in fund raising is impressive and they suggested my venture could extend beyond monetary input to serve as a motivational tool if I published a blog sharing the saga as it unfolds.
And so here we are, I guess we’re official.
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