Each year the ARC host a run on Thanksgiving day. The Arc of Southeast Mississippi (Arc) is a United Way non-profit organization devoted to providing community-based services to individuals with mental challenges and their families.
I LOVE this race! It's for a great cause and also let's you burn off some calories before you gobble. This year I was asked if I would push an ARC child like I did back in April at the Rise & Shine half marathon. Of course I said yes. I didn't have a partner. My friends who normally run the race were at Disney and my other friends had personal things going on so I told Terri to just pair me up with someone my pace for the 5 miler. She told me not to worry that she already had someone in mind.
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| Waiting on the race to start |
Race morning I meet my sweet ARC child, Anna and my pushing partner. I can't remember my pushing partner's name! I think it was Kelly, but maybe Kim. I hate when I can't remember stuff! I only meet her one time so don't judge, please. I do remember what all we talked about while pushing sweet Anna. She had also recently completed her first half ironman, so we had much in common. We had a great time pushing Anna. Anna is nonverbal, but can give great high 5s and she loved to make a buzzing sound with her mouth while we did the race. She was all smiles. It's just a blessing to see these kids enjoy things they wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
The Freedom Riders have done a great job! Check them out:
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| Getting lined up and ready |
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| Crossing the finish line |
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| Terri and Jason have done a great job organizing the FREEDOM RIDERS I plan to push again in 2017 for the Rise and Shine Half.  |
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