On August 5th I will be taking part in the 16th annual Washington to Peoria St Jude Run.  I am honored to be one of 6 runners who have ran  EVERY SINGLE YEAR.  It is an honor to be a St Jude Runner and to make the trek back to my hometown of Washington IL each summer to raise money and run for the kids of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  

Cancer survival rates have moved from 20% when St Jude opened to over 80% now.  That being said we will continue to run and raise money until there is a cure!  This cause is very personal to me for several reasons.  I was tested for leukemia as a child and never have forgotten the fear my parents faced.  One of my daughters best friend beat leukemia thanks to St Jude.  I run for a high school friend whose son is still battling cancer and receiving treatment at St Jude.  I run for all the kids that we have lost in hopes no other parent will deal with that pain.  

I appreciate the support of so many of you who donate each and every year and allow me the opportunity to do this!  Together we can make a difference.  

Much love

AV