I'll begin my first saying, I have made it to the 55mile mark in my training and was joined on this last ride by a very special person! Thank you for all of those who came out to support me on Sunday at my fundraiser! Together, we raised $600.00 to benefit the LLS! For privacy reason, I will not list those individuals who went above and beyond on Sunday but thank you!
Also, a big shout from my drawing sponsors:
Gift Baskets by Anna
Hair by Nikki
Eastern Mountain Sports
Shortly after my event ended on Sunday, I returned to work and could never imagine what Monday had in store. As goes for this day every year, as contractors for a city along the marathon route we anticipate much more patients presenting with very different problems from what we usually see. Luckily this year it was not 90 F out so the runners were able to [enjoy] their run. The day started off quite lovely until we heard of the events at the finish line while we dropping someone off at the hospital. Being city-dedicated, we maintained our own coverage as we heard our dispatchers do an amazing job relocating our spare trucks to the staging area within Boston. Hearing the events unfold and not being able to help, in addition to having friends along the route and at the finish line was heart breaking.
To attack such an uplifting event is despicable. These runners train so hard for this event, and for most, work so hard to raise money for a variety of causes in order to gain eligibility for a bib number. Dedicated, self-less individuals running the race and volunteering at the race. Families, friends, colleagues all there to support athletes that come here from around the world in order to race. Every inch of the route is lined and bystanders are there cheering on runners for hours from the very first to the very last crossing the finish line.
Through all that had unfolded, the one most prevalent feature was help. Immediately, there was aid for the victims. The response by Police, Fire and EMS was incredible. They serve as proof not only for how important training and preparedness is but also how much heart is behind those patches. I have never been prouder to wear the uniform that I do.
