Thursday, August 24, 2017

Elijah Update and Team "Just Keep Swimming...and Running" Official Team Photo

I apologize for the delay in posting our official team picture but I would like once again thank everyone who helped support The Gathering Place’s Race for the Place 5K by either joining my team “Just Keep Swimming…and Running” or making a donation. Together we raised over $1,000 and I am “overjoyed” by the love and support from friends and family for a cause that is so near and dear to my heart. As you know, I dedicated this year’s race to my friend and inspiration, Elijah Smart, and while it’s been a crazy summer and we haven’t been able to get together since the race, his mom and I have kept in contact and she posted an update yesterday which I would like to share with all of you:

“Heard from the cardiologist for Elijah today. The results from his 24 hour test was fantastic. Dr. said he'd like to see him in 6 months but if the results are as good as these he won't have to go again. Praise God! We have prayed for God to restore Elijah's body to complete health and to protect his organs and body from adverse effects of the chemo! Thank you God for answering. Tomorrow he has blood work again and I expect continued good results. God has answered and my baby is healed!”

Thank you again for all your continued support and prayers for Elijah and his family. They are truly making a difference in their lives.

The Race for the Place will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 and I will once again have a team so mark your calendars and join us for a great race for a wonderful cause.


Just Keep Swimming...and Running 2017