Rachael Wittmer is fundraising
Outrunning COVID-19
In 2018 I ran the Pittsburgh Marathon and achieved my dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
I missed the cut-off by 90 seconds that year.
In 2019 I ran the Pittsburgh marathon to re-qualify for the Boston Marathon and made the cut to run Boston in 2020.
Due to COVID-19, Boston 2020 won’t be held on April 20, 2020.
As someone who studies immunology and infectious diseases, I have come to realize that there’s more to COVID-19 than just the symptoms and mortality rate. COVID-19 has incited fear and uncertainty for people across the globe, not just for the demographics that are most affected medically. The economic repercussions will impact those who are paid hourly and those without the benefit of sick leave.
So, I’ve decided to make my own “Not-Boston Marathon” and run 26.2 miles on April 20, 2020. I want this to mean something more than just a race.
I’m running to raise money for the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Clinic which is a free medical clinic that provides services for people who fall below the poverty line/are uninsured or underinsured in my hometown. This clinic is almost fully operated on a volunteer basis along with community donations. With many people unable to work due to COVID-19, individuals who rely on this clinic may feel the strain more than most.
I can’t change the course of a global pandemic, but I can control my reaction to it. In times like this, the silver lining is important.
If you’re still reading this, thank you. Any donations or words of encouragement are appreciated.
More information about Community Health Clinic of Butler County Inc: Our mission is to provide primary healthcare to our uninsured and income-eligible neighbors, ages 19-64, in Butler County
I missed the cut-off by 90 seconds that year.
In 2019 I ran the Pittsburgh marathon to re-qualify for the Boston Marathon and made the cut to run Boston in 2020.
Due to COVID-19, Boston 2020 won’t be held on April 20, 2020.
As someone who studies immunology and infectious diseases, I have come to realize that there’s more to COVID-19 than just the symptoms and mortality rate. COVID-19 has incited fear and uncertainty for people across the globe, not just for the demographics that are most affected medically. The economic repercussions will impact those who are paid hourly and those without the benefit of sick leave.
So, I’ve decided to make my own “Not-Boston Marathon” and run 26.2 miles on April 20, 2020. I want this to mean something more than just a race.
I’m running to raise money for the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Clinic which is a free medical clinic that provides services for people who fall below the poverty line/are uninsured or underinsured in my hometown. This clinic is almost fully operated on a volunteer basis along with community donations. With many people unable to work due to COVID-19, individuals who rely on this clinic may feel the strain more than most.
I can’t change the course of a global pandemic, but I can control my reaction to it. In times like this, the silver lining is important.
If you’re still reading this, thank you. Any donations or words of encouragement are appreciated.
More information about Community Health Clinic of Butler County Inc: Our mission is to provide primary healthcare to our uninsured and income-eligible neighbors, ages 19-64, in Butler County
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