Kelly Nicholson

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

The Michael Lisnow Respite Center
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Running the Boston Marathon and supporting The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center in honor of my grandfather’s legacy.

$5,000

raised by 27 people

$6,000 goal

My four main passions are:  my God, my family, my work and my running.  I now have an amazing opportunity to combine all four together as I raise funds for The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center and train to run the Boston Marathon in April 2015!

I spent ten years working in the developmental disabilities field, and loved doing everything I could to help provide services to people with special needs and challenges, people who are often overlooked and undervalued in today’s busy society. 

In the fall of 2007 I ran my first marathon on Columbus, Ohio, and then this past spring I ran my 17th marathon in Toledo, Ohio – and my first Boston qualifying time. Finding out my time was not sufficient to be accepted in the qualifier registration shifted from a big disappointment and delay into a HUGE BLESSING – and not only for me, but for so many others!  I am going to run Boston, and I have partnered with The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center to raise funds for this incredible organization that provides emotional and physical support for individuals with disabilities and their families.  Learn what they do to provide weekend respite, overnight care, after school care, adult day programs, school vacation camp, employment support and much more at http://www.hopkintonrespite.com.  I am especially excited about how they are coming along-side families of children from birth to three years of age with significant disabilities and medical issues.

Just over a year ago, my grandfather – Rev. Walter Wayne Winebrenner (the original WWW) – passed away, but he left an amazing legacy of faith and family behind.  I want to run this race and support this ministry to honor his memory.

Please help me make an impact in this amazing organization and the families they reach!  Check out the suggested donations to see ways that your generous gift will directly benefit others.  And thank you for your support of me and The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center.

 

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The Michael Lisnow Respite Center

Organized By Kelly Nicholson

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