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The ThreeSixtyFive Foundation
It is the mission of the ThreeSixtyFive Foundation to provide, through financial and non-financial means, assistance to physically challenged individuals in returning to an active lifestyle during the first year of their recovery.
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Angela Altier, a friend of ThreeSixtyFive Recipient Jeremy Bigelow, is running the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio on April 22 on behalf of Team Bigelow. Below is a great letter that Angela sent to help her effort to raise money for Jeremy. Please take a few minutes to read it and if you are so inclined, to donate on behalf of Angela. 100% of the donations received through the Paypal button below will be forwarded to team Begelow.
"I run because I can. When I get tired, I remember those who can't run, what they'd give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them."
This quote has been my driving force for running over the past year and a half, and will be my on-going motivation in years to come. Running has been a part of my life for over 15 years, with the reasons for running always changing...being part of a team, to relieve stress, overall fitness, self competition, to just do it...and finally for those who can't.
On October 3, 2010, Jeremy Bigelow's life, and the lives of those close to him, changed forever. He was in a serious car accident and was emergently transferred to Ohio State Medical Center with a Spinal Cord Injury, leaving him paralyzed from the shoulders down. As people around Jeremy began to get word of the news, supporters from near and far have come together to back him as he faces this new journey to his recovery. The road ahead for Jeremy is a long one, but he is ready to face it and is leading the way with many supporters taking close stride behind him. To help Jeremy and the Bigelow family, his supporters, known as Team Bigelow, are working to bring everyone together and continue to raise money, with a fund set up in his name, to put towards his recovery. After treatment and care at multiple locations, Jeremy is now continuing his journey at his home in Sylvania, Ohio.
Jeremy has compared his injury and rehabilitation process to a running a marathon. In his words "this is not a sprint, it's a marathon - slow and steady." Jeremy has continued to make progress throughout his recovery and has made amazing strides in his therapy sessions. Jeremy has constant hope and a fighting attitude, and continues to pace himself during this difficult race. However, he still needs the support of Team Bigelow to continue along his journey.
On Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 I will be running the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio representing Team Bigelow. To honor Jeremy, I am asking for donations of any amount to be made towards Team Bigelow using the Paypal link below. Whether you can make a donation of $5 or $100, every dollar counts. If you cannot make a financial donation, we still appreciate your support so feel free to leave some encouraging words or come out to support Team Bigelow at the race!
Following is the link to Jeremy's CaringBridge page, which shares his continuous journey. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jeremy_bigelow
Thank you for your support!
- Angela & Team Bigelow
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