"Having complete strangers thank me for running for them/their mothers/their friends... and spectators adding their own aid stations with hoses... and kind words of encouragement was enough to touch my heart in a way I didn’t expect.

...As long as you put this race on, I will be a participant. In addition, you have gained a supporter in your fight against breast cancer. I was truly moved by this experience. Thank you so much. I’ll say a prayer for you and others who fight for the cure."

- John, Inaugural Marathon Finisher