Last Day for Tshirt Orders!

Just a reminder that today is the last day to buy Running for Ramie shirts. The response has been wonderful, especially in the past week alone. Thanks to all who have contributed! It is going to be wonderful to see them around town, on Taylor's campus, and on race day! Pin It

Thankful for Community Support

I have been encouraged over the past few days to see the overwhelming support of our community in this effort! On Sunday, I had the opportunity to speak at God's House about Ramie and what we are trying to accomplish through Running for Ramie. We received over 100 dollars! Thanks!

Additionally, the Marion Chronicle Tribune featured a lovely story about Running for Ramie. This was printed on Monday and can be accessed online. A big thanks to the local press for seeing value in what we are doing! Needless to say, I have been very humbled by this recent wave of support. There is one week left to buy shirts and we have still been receiving steady orders. It will be very exciting to see them around town as well as on our supporters at the race November third. Thank you for sharing in this excitement!


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20 Miles @ 5 In the Morning !

While Bethany and I have been following similar training plans, our differing schedules have not allowed for any joint runs so far. That changed on Saturday when we found a time, 5 a.m. to be exact, to run 20 miles together. I typically listen to a mix of music, sermons, and TedTalks during my runs but was pleasantly surprised to be able to keep up a 3-4 hour conversation with my running partner. We took a few water breaks throughout and didn't start to really feel pain until the last 5 or so. This may have had to do with the hills on which we finished our route. At any rate, we completed the 20 mile task thanking God for the inspiration Ramie has been, the lovely weather & the support of our community. Here is a post run pic of Bethany and I!

Also, the Marion Chronicle Tribune featured Running for Ramie in an article today. Be sure to pick up a copy and know that we appreciate your continued support!

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Guest Blog: Meet a fellow runner!

Hey everyone! I’m Bethany Kirkwood and I along with my friends Tamara Barrett and Chris Kochanek will be running the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on November 3^rd. When I decided that I was ready to tackle the marathon, I knew that I did not want to do it without a purpose. I wanted to run for something bigger than just the satisfaction of completing 26.2 miles, I wanted to run for the glory of God. When I started my marathon training, I stumbled upon a verse from The Bible that has stuck with me through every run; Psalms 26:2 “Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind.” I truly feel that God has brought us girls together to be a voice and hope for Ramie and her family. While Ramie and I were never close friends, we were teammates. I was able to play sports with her during middle school, and something I can say is that she made it a point to include me and give me confidence when I lacked it. If it were not for people like Ramie giving me courage to excel in things I enjoyed, such as running, I would never be where I am today. I am blessed to be a voice for such a beautiful angel, who has captured the hearts of so many people. I would ask that if you feel it in your heart to donate, whether it is financially or in prayer, we would appreciate it more than you could ever imagine. God Bless! -Bethany

**Chris recently decided to join us in Running for Ramie as well! Pin It

Ramie's Run

I just learned of another opportunity to support the Harris family through an athletic event! Ramie's Run is promoting health and wellness for children in Grant County. Ramie was a premed major and definitely had a heart for helping people.  Also, as I've mentioned before, she loved to be active! This seems like another great way to honor her memory this fall! I hope you can all be there to support the Harris family! Here is the event website: http://ramiesrun.wordpress.com/ 

ALSO: Thank you to everyone who has purchased a t-shirt or donated to Ramie's scholarship fund so far! The response has been so encouraging and crucial in the motivation for my training. Because of the continuing interest in t shirts, we have extended the deadline until September 24th! It's quick and easy to place an order by clicking the tshirt tab at the top of this page. They will be shipped at the end of the month! 

Lastly, I would like to say thankyou to all who have defended our country or continue to today. I am appreciative of those who sacrificed their lives on 9/11 and my condolences are with all whose families were personally affected through those losses. I remember and honor you, especially today. 

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Share your Story

Today Bethany and I got to meet up and strategize for what the next two months might look like. We really want to be wise about our training but stay focused on the point of it all. It was very encouraging to spend time together and talk about all of the ideas we still have for raising awareness and funds before the race. This is one cool thing that Bethany read about our marathon:

Every year we are amazed by the incredible stories that you have about your inspiring accomplishments and "Monumental Motivations." Have you or someone you know overcome adversity or excelled in an extraordinary way to be a part of the 2012 IMM?If so, we want to hear from you.

We plan on submitting our story so that hopefully more people can learn about Ramie and the Harris family-- Thanks for your continued support! Pin It

2 Months to Go!

2 Months from today I will have accomplished the task of running a marathon in memory of my dear friend Ramie and in honor of her family. That is exciting and terrifying at the same time. I went on a long run today and realized I still have a lot of factors to consider as far as nutrition and hydration throughout the event.  Overall I am thankful for the opportunity and that my goal is to finish, not set a record. We have sold a lot of shirts but I know there are so many people who would love them if they knew about the cause so please share this with anyone you can! Anyone who played sports with, or even knew, Ramie can attest to her love of good gear. She would totally love the idea of selling them to raise money for an awesome cause. I believe a little bit of healing occurs each time I get to share this experience with someone new. When I get to explain my motivation for running, and raising funds, it reminds me all over again that it isn't at all about me- but rather lifting up the Harris family in honor. This is going to get even more difficult as I run distances (from this week on) I have never run in my life, but I'm thankful for encouragement from those who are choosing to invest in this cause. 

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