Mental Miles
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To read the longer, initial version of why I started this project, go here.
It has now been over 3 months since I started this journey to run the Philadelphia Marathon to raise awareness and money for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reflecting on the process so far, I can't begin to explain how much running for a purpose has changed my life. Although I am still aiming to reach my goal of $462 ( a dollar for every mile I have run and will run during marathon training and the race itself), I have decided to turn this simple fundraiser idea into something a lot bigger than myself. Running is not only good for the body, but good for the soul, and most importantly, for the mind. Running has become my daily form of meditation and sometimes has been the only solution to ease my anxious brain. I have seen the formative changes both within myself and new friends that I have made because of this running journey. Now, I am hoping to bring that same sense of release to you! I am urging you to please help me reach my monetary goal before my Half Marathon on September 10th.
Your financial and emotional support means so much not only to me, but to the 43.8 million people suffering from mental illness on a daily basis (and that's just in the US).
For those interested in getting more involved and undergoing their own active body/active mind challenge, I will be holding a Mental Miles 5k Walk/Run on Lafayette College's campus on October 28th. Registration fees will be 100% donated to support mental illness advocacy.
Thank you for reading this, thank you for donating, and thank you for sharing this with your friends.
C. Kenzie Corbin.
In honor of Kevin, Natalie, Joey, and Sarah.
It has now been over 3 months since I started this journey to run the Philadelphia Marathon to raise awareness and money for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reflecting on the process so far, I can't begin to explain how much running for a purpose has changed my life. Although I am still aiming to reach my goal of $462 ( a dollar for every mile I have run and will run during marathon training and the race itself), I have decided to turn this simple fundraiser idea into something a lot bigger than myself. Running is not only good for the body, but good for the soul, and most importantly, for the mind. Running has become my daily form of meditation and sometimes has been the only solution to ease my anxious brain. I have seen the formative changes both within myself and new friends that I have made because of this running journey. Now, I am hoping to bring that same sense of release to you! I am urging you to please help me reach my monetary goal before my Half Marathon on September 10th.
Your financial and emotional support means so much not only to me, but to the 43.8 million people suffering from mental illness on a daily basis (and that's just in the US).
For those interested in getting more involved and undergoing their own active body/active mind challenge, I will be holding a Mental Miles 5k Walk/Run on Lafayette College's campus on October 28th. Registration fees will be 100% donated to support mental illness advocacy.
Thank you for reading this, thank you for donating, and thank you for sharing this with your friends.
C. Kenzie Corbin.
In honor of Kevin, Natalie, Joey, and Sarah.
Organizer
Kenzie Corbin
Organizer
Cincinnati, OH