Run, Rick, Run

Rick Blair is an amazing individual. Besides being a faithful Christ follower, talented musician, and committed family man, he is also a long distance runner. Rick is training to run in the Boston Marathon to be held April 18^th.  Part of his participation involves raising money for a local charity. Rick has chosen to raise funds for the Rescue Mission. His initial goal was $5000.00. When he passed that goal, he set $10,000 as the next benchmark. Having reached that, the new goal is $26,200.00, one thousand dollars for every mile of the Marathon. Here’s the good news: several families have promised to match donations up to $2500.

You may donate to Rick’s cause by visiting his crowdrise site, or by donating directly to the Rescue Mission designated for Rick. Read more about this project in a recent article in the Youngstown Vindicator. And don’t forget to follow Rick’s progress as he prepares and runs in the Boston Marathon.