#100happydays Day 51 The Rebecca Run for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Today was a beautiful day, not only was the weather perfect but it was the 13^th running of the Rebecca Run for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Once again Glenis and I were there volunteering. This year we were at the finish line to cheer all the runners, walkers and rollers across.

And they are off at the Start of the 3K

In the last 13 years we have watched these little ones grow up in to typical teenagers but the sad part is there are still youngsters coming out in wheelchairs. A cure hasn’t been found yet, but they very close!

Volunteers! Here were are with Sheila, the bag check gal. The three of us have been with the Rebecca run since the first race, 13 years ago.

Everyone involved is inspired by the little ones they are running for. The volunteers, the organizers, the runners all did a great job today. The total funds raise today was just over $100,000 bring the total amount raised so far in the last 13 years to 2.6 million.

Tony the Esso Tiger and Glenis whooping it up!

Strips the Esso Tiger and Glenis whooping it up! Esso is one of the amazing sponsors of the race.

Here are a few startling facts about SMA from the Rebecca Run website:

Did you know…

SMA is the #1 genetic KILLER of children under the age 2.
SMA destroys the nerves that control voluntary movement like crawling, walking, head and neck control and even swallowing.
1 in 6000 babies is born with SMA.
50% of the children diagnosed before the age 2, will DIE before their 2nd birthday.
1 in 40 people carry the gene – IT COULD BE YOU!

Each year Glenis and I plan our race schedule around the Rebecca Run. It’s something we can’t miss.

Another winner in the 1k!

If you are in the area and want to help out or run in 2015, check out the Rebecca Run website. I know they would be so happy to have you come out next year.

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