“We” Did It!

Yesterday, with the incredible support of family, friends, sponsors, colleagues and GE, I ran 26.2 miles to honor the 1 in 26 that have epilepsy, registering 126 Matty Moo Teammates and raising almost $15,000 in donations for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY. Like anything in life, this took a “village” to achieve and I am so blessed and grateful for everyone’s support!

The weekend started with a 1.26 mile Walk to End Epilepsy event on Saturday, flawlessly planned by my wife Amy where friends and family enjoyed time outside, purple cupcakes, mimosas and great conversation. Then early Sunday morning my brother-in-law Rich picked up my nephew Dylan and I at 6:45am to bring us to the start line where we would start the race together. The weather cooperated and was cool and crisp, a perfect Fall day in the northeast. Amy and Matt served as my “pit crew” bringing me water, food and the “all important” pickle juice to prevent cramping. At mile 13, my daughter Megan and her roommate Crocker surprised me by driving 3 hours from Boston to cheer me along the rest of the race! Matthew thankfully joined me for the last 5 miles, keeping me going and distracting me from the fatigue and pain. The day finished with me beating the 6 hour cutoff time (phew!), making new friends along the way and a wonderful home cooked meal made by my mother-in-law Carolyn and wife Amy.

In the end, “We” did it….it truly took a “village”.

Many thanks to everyone for making this event an unbelievable experience and helping us get one “step” closer to finding a cure to End Epilepsy and to support those in need.

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