Run Rhody

I am sure that like myself, many of you are feeling the impact of this current pandemic on all of your day to day activities. As a student physical therapist, I am not currently able to be on the front lines helping people struck by this disease, but I want to help in anyway I can. With my birthday coming up at the end of the month and with the current difficulties that many are facing, I wanted to give back and help the community now more than ever. That is why earlier this week I thought of the “Run Rhody” campaign. It is a 55 mile run across the state to raise money which will go directly to two local organizations. The first, in keeping pace with the pressures many local families face due to the novel corona virus outbreak, is going to be the Rhode Island Food Bank. On a more personal level, the second organization I will be donating to is the MS Dream Center. It is an organization which provides direct support for people living with multiple sclerosis. My mother was diagnosed with MS in 2005 and has benefited greatly from the resources and support that the MS Dream Center is able to provide her, as have many other individuals who are living with the disease. The run itself will stretch from the Northern border of the state all the way down to The Towers down in Narragansett over the course of 2 days, starting on April 24th and ending on April 25th. I am looking to raise $3000 dollars or more by the 24th of April to be split between the two organizations. Any donation of any amount is greatly appreciated and will benefit many local families during this time of need! Thank you for all of your support!