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Please take advantage of this easy way to make a contribution to America's VetDogs. Go to www.vetdogs.org and click "Donate Now" on the left side tool bar. Click again on "Donate Now," then select the appropriate item and make multiple orders to give the exact amount you had in mind. For example, to donate $52 to VetDogs, order "Donation in increments of $1," and fill in 52 as the number of items. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Please note: you will be able to indicate honorariums during the final stage of the donation process. Please note your gift is in honor of "Geneva's Run".
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371 East Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
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This Year’s Inspiration and Cause: America’s VetDogs
I’m honored to be fundraising on behalf of and dedicating this year’s ING NYC Marathon to America’s VetDogs. VetDogs is a program within the Guide Dog Foundation for The Blind, Inc. VetDogs is a special program that trains dogs to assist disabled veterans, enabling them to live as independently as possible. Please [...]
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Geneva
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Had an awesome training run in the rain. Cloudy skies, clear mind.
- • I've been a New Yorker since 1997.
- • I run for wounded or fallen veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan.
- • I ran my first NYC Marathon in 2007.
- • I wear my brother's ID tag from his first tour of Iraq every time I run.
- • When the going gets tough, I mentally say, "up, up, up, up" or "be here, no fear" (Thank you, Coach Shelly!) or "fighter" to get me through it.
- • I remember the pain I felt at mile 9 was gone by mile 13.
- • I know that miles 18-22 are when the mental demons and fatigue try to get the best of me, but I've conquered that distance many times in training and can get through it.
- • I try to enjoy every minute.
- • Running has taught me there are good days and bad and not to look back.
- • I'm lucky to have a mother who drives all the way from Ohio to support me before, during, and after the 26.2 mile run.
- • Two of the best days of my life have been the two times I've run and crossed the ING NYC Marathon finish line.
- • My brother, Major Ben Simms, is my hero.
- • When it seems like I can't go any further, when it seems like I want to give up, I remember why I'm doing this and quitting isn't an option.
