Friday, January 4, 2013

I'm Running.

I'm running because I don't know what else to do.  There aren't enough volunteer events on the planet that I can sign up for to help fill in this hole in my heart.  I'm not close enough to any of the families that I can go and hug them tight, make them a lasagna or be there as a shoulder to cry on.  I don't have the words to make it all better, no one does. 

But I know how to run. 

I can run and people can support me in that endeavour and together we can provide the only type of support that we can from a distance.  Monetary support that will ensure that these families wont need to be in debt for funeral costs.  Money that will go to pay for on going therapy sessions that will be needed by so many.  Money that will assist in the building of proper memorials so that those 26 amazing and precious souls are never forgotten. 

I am going to run 26 different events in 2013.  One for each victim of the December 14th tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary school.  I will honor one victim per event and bear their name on a shirt so that all those around me will be reminded of their name.  And I will detail my journey here.

It's a lofty goal, but with your support and encouragement, I think I can do it.  I have to...for them.  It's all I can think to do.  I've got to contribute in some way.  And I'm starting here.

Thank you for visiting my page and sharing in my goal. 

-Lindsay

11 comments:

  1. I'm so excited about this. This is perfect. This is you. You can do it! love you

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  2. This is amazing. Way to go, Lindsay!

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  3. This is a beautiful thing to do. Much love to you!

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  4. This is a wonderful idea. Go team lindsay/sandy hook. Inspiration for all us "hookers".

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  5. I admire you for doing this... I will definitely be keeping up with you and your story as you endeavor to make a difference!

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  6. This is such an amazing thing you're doing! You can totally do this! Love you!!!

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  7. There is a race on March 9th in Naugatuck sponsored by the Naugatuck Education Foundation. Many teachers, principals, the Mayor and students run this 5K if you are interested. Registration can be found on fasttracktiming.com (or something close to that).

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  8. What an awesome idea, and so motivating! I signed up for the Milford race tonight! I saw your story today on Monroe Patch and was so inspired. So glad you are going for it and can’t wait to join in the cause! Thank you!

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