Jodi's run for Fragile X
 To All My Friends and Family,
I am determined again to race for a cause so near and dear to our family. As most all of you know, both Logan and Creek have Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is the most common cause of inherited
mental impairment. This impairment can range from learning disabilities to more severe cognitive or intellectual disabilities. The National Fragile X Foundation unites the Fragile X community to enrich lives through
educational and emotional support, promote public and professional awareness, and advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X.
This year I'm making it twice as challenging and going for the big 26.2 miles in The 2008 Chicago Marathon on October 12th. I have just crossed the 20 mile training point and apparently that means I can do the next 6.2
no problem, right? Running a marathon was always a personal goal on the check list of my life. Like a lot of personal goals they can get put on the back burner while you are raising a family and sometimes even
forgotten. My children have inspired me to go beyond the realm of possibilities. They have taught me the greatest gift of all which is to "never ever give up!"
I need to share that I am running this marathon with 7 other amazing people in my life. These women and men
have been an incredible support to not only get through this but to make it really and truly fun, funny and memorable. We are a team. Our team name is
YOLO. YOLO appropriately stands for Y=you O=only L=live O=once. YOLO is going for the distance in everything in life!
Running for my children, my family and Fragile X is my inspiration. I hope to inspire my family, friends and even strangers that there is always time for amazing accomplishments in life.
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Thank you so very much for your support!
Jodi
Go Team YOLO!
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