The 2010 Chicago Marathon: Running for Eve’s Fund…Running to prevent injuries…Running to save lives

Matti who recently turned 40, decided she wanted to do something special this year to help others and she is doing it! She has collected quite a following of supporters through her personalized Facebook page, Run Matti Run, where you can learn more about this incredible woman, see photos and videos and realize her commitment to this goal. 

Echohawk Lefthand, who is a health promotions coordinator, also serves as the volunteer director of our ThinkFirst Navajo Program and leader of our Boy Scout Troop 928. His moving personal story entitled, “Rebalanced: Live Life and Learn from the Lessons of the Past,” may be seen on YouTube. You will see how this incredible young man is able to help others live balanced productive lives as he is trying to do. Eve’s Fund feels very fortunate to have him on our team as one of our partners.

Another powerful digital story can also be seen on YouTube. In this video, “Running: Striving to Be the Best,” Lenny Esson shares his remarkable personal story about how running has helped him to be a better husband, father and coach. He continues to strive to “be the best he can be” at all times. Lenny had planned be among the group representing Eve’s Fund’s ThinkFirst Navajo program in the 2010 Chicago Marathon, but had to drop out for personal reasons. We hope to see him back running for injury prevention and for Eve’s Fund next year.

Eve’s Fund president, Dr. Bob Crowell and volunteer Dr. Ksenija Topic will be cheering the runners on throughout their 26.2 mile course and plan to ensure that they eat a high carb dinner the evening before the race. They will also be taking photos which we will plan to share with you in the future.

We would appreciate any contributions you could make toward our ThinkFirst Navajo program. Our goal in the coming year is to buy more safety helmets for children and teens to save lives and to prevent avoidable brain and spinal cord injuries. You may donate by credit card through our secure server by clicking the Donate button in the right column or by sending a check to: Dr. Robert Crowell, 180 E. Elm St., Ste.1, PMB 168, Pittsfield, MA 01201. We can also be contacted at our new toll free phone number at: 1-800-646-2952.  Thank you for your ongoing support.