Four years ago, my friend Andrew turned his life around through healthy nutrition and exercise. This change was inspired by the loss of his young nephew to leukemia and a commitment to begin raising money for TEAM in Training. Andy determined to run a half marathon, and then a marathon, and then multiple more marathons, a few ultras, and has a goal of qualifying for Boston. All the while, he has been an advocate for bone marrow registry, a direct fundraiser for people in need, a blood donor, and a friend and inspiration to many. Today Andy ran the Houston marathon -- with his best time yet, inching closer to the time needed to BQ -- and you know what hes doing tomorrow? He is donating part of his LIVER to a co-worker who desperately needs a transplant. Hell be out of commission, in recovery, for many weeks; but hes doing this because (a) there is a need, and (b) he can. Andy is one of the most humble people I know, but he gave me permission to share this because he believes that all of us can do more to make this world a better place. If you are inspired by his transformation story or his selflessness, Im sure Andy would challenge you to DO SOMETHING. As he is fond of saying, Your I cant is irrelevant.
Posted on: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:10:51 +0000
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