First of all I want to start by saying, if you aren't enjoying the great outdoors this Spring, get out there. The whole state of Alabama spells like a big bottle of honeysuckle lotion from Bath and Body Works.
On a more serious note, our team would like to share just one of the many reasons why we participate in this event. During fundraising one our runners, Michelle, asked McAbee Construction to sponsor the event. They immediately responded committing to be a silver sponsor which is $1000!!! A couple of weeks later one of their very own employees died from cancer. This employee was an avid runner and outdoorsman. At this point Michelle asked if she could run in honor if this employee to share his story. His name is Warren Brown. His wife and two sons have also been supportive of Michelle sharing Warren's story and supporting the relay.
One thing Amanda, Warren's wife, told Michelle that inspired us all with his fight was the quote below
"We have both been runners since we were in high school, and ran many races together over the years - although he was always way, way ahead of me! Until he was just too sick to do it anymore, he continued to run, then run/walk, and then walk in the morning."
Team A loves this fighter's spirit!
Although we know everyone has been impacted this terrible disease, this is just another reminder of why we have to all work together to fight against this disease and find a cure.
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