One Month To Go

Lauren A. Grant

So it’s a little under a month till my first half marathon! I’m getting very nervous and while I’ve been training, I still have a fear that I will be unable to complete the 13.1 mile run. I’m trying to stay positive but this isn’t easy, but at least it benefits a good cause!

In addition to this race, I’ve also signed myself up for a 40-mile bike ride to benefit the American Diabetes Association in May and will be signing up for the 10-mile Broad Street Run which benefits the American Cancer Society scheduled for May as well. I really enjoy participating in things that not only benefit a great cause but also benefit me physically. As I get older, I realize the importance of donating to charities that could one day help them cure cancer, diabetes, or something else. Donating and raising money for a good cause allows for you to help others in ways you may not have realized. Participating in the 3-day Breast Cancer Walk shows survivors that they aren’t alone in the fight gainst the disease. Charity events bring people together for a common cause, it helps people to feel like they belong to something bigger than themselves. These events are rewarding for all who participate and I highly recommend it!

There are plenty of races that benefit a variety of causes this year, make sure to sign up for one that supports a cause close to your heart.

Lauren A. Grant graduated from Albright College in 2008 with a B.A. in Communications. She is interested in many different aspects of communications including writing, editing, design and layout, public relations, as well as photography and website building. Lauren recently picked up bicycling and is a volunteer for the marketing initiative of the Tour de Cure bike race for the Philadelphia area. After her first half-marathon in February, she will try to train for a triathlon. Lauren enjoys reading, running, cycling, shopping and puppies.

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