My Challenge For Diem Brown
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Through the years, Diem Brown has become a part of my MTV family, and one of my heroes.
I wanted to do something that allows all of us to keep her memory and her charity MEDGIFT alive. I did a ton of research on some of the world's hardest challenges, and I came across The Great Wall of China Marathon. This marathon is one of the top 5 hardest marathons to complete. I am going to run this marathon in Diem's name, she never gave up and neither will I. She might not be running the marathon with me in person, but she will be there with me in spirit.
In the words of Paula Meronek, "There is no goodbye here. I don’t want cancer to think for one second that it has won this battle. Every time you decide you want to try to take more prisoners, we will fight you. We will donate. We will research." Diem never gave up! Cancer might have taken her life, but it didn't take her spirit! She left us with life long memories, and she taught us to NEVER GIVE UP!
For the people who donate I am going to put your name, or the name of your choice, onto the #DiemStrong shirt I will wear while running the marathon.
The person who donates the most, I will send my signed challenge jersey from "Battle of Season's 2", which is one of my most prized possessions. The person who donates the second highest amount will get a picture of my mom and I, signed by my mom (my other hero) .
Thank you, Diem, for being a constant reminder of how to appreciate each day we are given, and to live life to the fullest.
I wanted to do something that allows all of us to keep her memory and her charity MEDGIFT alive. I did a ton of research on some of the world's hardest challenges, and I came across The Great Wall of China Marathon. This marathon is one of the top 5 hardest marathons to complete. I am going to run this marathon in Diem's name, she never gave up and neither will I. She might not be running the marathon with me in person, but she will be there with me in spirit.
In the words of Paula Meronek, "There is no goodbye here. I don’t want cancer to think for one second that it has won this battle. Every time you decide you want to try to take more prisoners, we will fight you. We will donate. We will research." Diem never gave up! Cancer might have taken her life, but it didn't take her spirit! She left us with life long memories, and she taught us to NEVER GIVE UP!
For the people who donate I am going to put your name, or the name of your choice, onto the #DiemStrong shirt I will wear while running the marathon.
The person who donates the most, I will send my signed challenge jersey from "Battle of Season's 2", which is one of my most prized possessions. The person who donates the second highest amount will get a picture of my mom and I, signed by my mom (my other hero) .
Thank you, Diem, for being a constant reminder of how to appreciate each day we are given, and to live life to the fullest.
Organizer
Cj Koegel
Organizer
Pompano Beach, FL