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“Hey Stranger, You’re Awesome!”


The title of this post is a quote from a sign I saw several places as I traversed the 26.2 mile route of the Portland Marathon on a cool, rainy Sunday morning in October. It also happens to be one of the most grace-filled and holy things I have ever seen. Continue reading

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We have Sponsors?


So far this has been an amazing experience and I am continually overwhelmed by the support we have received in our quest to raise $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association this year. Continue reading

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The Plan


In 2010, my grandmother Julia Sparks died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. In honor of my grandmother I would like to build a team to run races and raise $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon. I want 2011 to be a “Year of Memories”. Continue reading

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