Carson Brown & Family receive 200th M4M Medal

Carson Brown, 7yr old boy battling Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma since he was 16 months, was presented a 2010 Chicago marathon finisher medal on October 23, 2010 in Decatur, Illinois. Kelley Heneghan donated the medal she was awarded for completing her first and very hot Chicago marathon. Kelley told Carson and his family about training and running the marathon before presenting them with the medal. For more information about Carson, go to http://www.helpcarson.com/

This was the 200th medal presented by M4M Central Illinois since it's inception in 2008.

Thanks to all the families for attending, the Decatur Herald Review, Wand17, and Decatur Conference Center and Hotel for hosting the presentation.

Miseracordia - 26 Laps for a Marathon Medal

Had a wonderful evening with the swimmers at Miseracordia last week. the 15 participants (who are all in wheelchairs), swam 'approximately' 26 laps in honor of the marathon medals they were receiving. they abilities ranged all across the board but all their spirits were high. each swimmer had a swim guide and josh and i enjoyed cheering them on with some other residents.
it was such an awesome day and we were so happy to be able to participate in this event for the second year in a row. last year, we weren't able to stay for the swim and felt lucky to be there to cheer on the swimmers this year!