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Friday, March 30, 2012

2012 Marathon/Half-Marathon - $24,000 raised!

The Third Annual Running to Remember Josh was held in Washington DC on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 - (see post for background and YouTube video.  Our goal was to raise $16,000, matching what was raised in the first two years.  With the generous donations from family and friends in the community, the total is over $24,000!  Fundraisers/runners include Lauren and Gillian, Lauren's boyfriend and three of her friends.  Eleven other friends ran the half-marathon/relay while others came out to support.

A number of Lauren's friends live right in DC while others came from Boston, NYC and Atlanta.  Gillian's friends came from UVA, Virginia Tech, UNC and William & Mary.  One of our neighbor's daughter who is going to college to study photography took pictures throughout the day.  As mentioned in a previous post, a very successful bar fundraiser was held 3 days before.  Gillian created this YouTube video of the 2010 run that was shown at our pasta dinner, the night before the race.

We are very grateful for all of the support.  Lauren has been busy meeting with community groups and local high schools to implement programs before the end of the school year.  This is why we have raised the money - we want it to directly impact high school students.  We are starting locally, but have a vision of expanding to other school systems.

Below are pictures, showcasing our new logo and t-shirts and a slideshow from the day.  We hope more runners will join us for next year's event!


SunTrust Rock N Roll Marathon start at the Washington DC Armory


Lauren's boyfriend John, showed his support by joining her at the half-way mark and running her in


Why we are running.....


Gillian's first half-marathon, supported by three of her friends


Lauren and her best friend from high school (also Lauren) are running the marathon - I love their expressions


Both Lauren's at Dupont Circle (mile 6) - looking good! 


Gillian and her friends running up to Dupont Circle


Gillian and friends running to the finish of the half-marathon


Yea - she did it!!


Tailgate after the half-marathon finish


Both Lauren's at the end of the marathon - it was hot!



We are so proud of them!


All for our beloved Josh


Champaigne celebration!! 


Slideshow with more pictures

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