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As you may know, I am quite passionate about running -- lacing up my shoes since high school.  I run for exercise, but I also run for fun and peace-of-mind -- and it's a great way to explore cities!  It's amazing to run along the Charles River in Boston... be energized by the sunrise enflaming the Roman Forum... or get cheered on by the passengers of Paris' bateaux-mouches.

I have 2 half marathons in my repertoire: Paris & Rome.  The next shall be London.  However, London's run shall be for more than just a medal...

This past April, while visiting my good friend Sarra in London, she mentioned that she would be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.  I paused and looked over at Sarra's 3yr old son, who was contently focused on his car collection.  Who would ever imagine that last year, this energetic little boy had heart surgery at Great Ormond... The doctors at Great Ormond saved his life.  I told Sarra that I would run with her to raise more funds for this great hospital.

Every time I lace up my running shoes these days, I think of little Ivan and his greater-than-life-smiles.  Raising funds for Great Ormond is a gesture to thank them for Ivan's smiles and for all the other children they help.

I appreciate any donation for this cause :-) 

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