Hello friends and supporters of Team Audrua!

As many of you know, Audrua Sysum and I, Ann Marie Cody, are headed to the east coast soon for the 129th running of the Boston Marathon! Getting into this race has been a long-time dream for Audrua, who has cerebral palsy, and relies on others to push her wheelchair. After qualifying as a duo team in last year's Modesto Marathon, we were thrilled to be accepted into Boston!

However, just getting there will be a journey in of itself. The Sysums live in Northern California. Flying would be a challenge with the necessary racing wheelchair and motorized scooter (not to mention a handicap). So Audrua's mom Lorie, her sole caregiver, is endeavoring to drive themselves across the country. They will stay in Boston for four days, incurring substantial expenses in accessible lodging and parking for their oversized van during what is bound to be a busy weekend in the city. In posting here, I am hoping that our community of supporters might come together to help defray their costs.

Any amount of donations would be greatly appreciated. This GoFundMe was originally a surprise, so it is set up to send the money to me. However, I am now routing it over to Audrua's mom. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about the logistical details.

As an advocate for the disabled, Audrua and her family are some of the kindest people I know - let's make this Boston dream even sweeter for them! I will be posting updates here as their amazing journey unfolds.