Clark is going to Run the MS Run the US
Posted May 8, 2013 at 5:43 am by Tim Dustrude
Clark Gilbert is slated to run through Steamboat Springs as he participates in the MS Run the US Coast to Coast Relay
MS Run the US, an exciting endurance relay spanning from Los Angeles to New York, has awarded one of its coveted running partnerships to Clark Gilbert, Friday Harbor resident, to take on the 162 mile leg from Vernal, UT to Steamboat Springs, CO with stops in Dinosaur and Craig, CO. He will be running the equivalent of a marathon each day for a total of seven consecutive days in support of MS research.
“I started running in 1976 with my first half marathon in the spring of 1978. First marathon was during the summer of 1978. To date I have run over 40 marathons and/or ultra-marathons. Running has and is making a positive impact to my life. Besides the health and fitness benefits, running has been a major part of my social life as well as the foundation of college and career. Running has been good to me in many ways.”
Clark has been training for this event daily and is preparing both mentally and physically for the grueling challenge that he has taken on in support of the cause.
“Now, I can use running to help such a great cause as the MS Run the US. Dollars raised will go directly to public education and the search to help cure multiple sclerosis.”
The exciting event is dedicated to raising national disease awareness and funds to further the research of multiple sclerosis, a disease which according to Medical News Today is estimated to affect 400,000 Americans. This unique relay will enjoy high visibility on the national level with regional promotions that tie-in with MS Chapters in each city on the tour.
And YOU can help support him too:
Please come and join Clark before he heads off to Vernal, Utah to run 165 plus miles in 7 days – basically a marathon a day for seven days. Talk with him about why he wants to do such a thing. All proceeds will go to MS education and research.
- What: Wine Tasting event for MS Run the US
- Date: May 16, Thursday
- Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Where: San Juan Vineyards Piano and Wine Bar. 55 Spring St.
- Cost: $10.00 per person includes two glasses of wine and appetizers
About MS Run the US, Inc.
MS Run the US, Inc. is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support multiple sclerosis research while inspiring others to get involved in the fight against MS. Founded in 2009 by Wisconsin native Ashley Kumlien of Brookfield, Wisconsin, MS Run the US, Inc. was inspired by her mother, Jill Kumlien, who has lived with MS since 1980. All donation proceeds support research through The National MS Society. For additional information on the company, please visit http://www.msruntheus.com/.
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Does this tell you WHERE the wine tasting is? I can’t find a location anywhere, but I JUST woke up so maybe I’m missing something! Thanks!
Hi Margaret, it’s not you – it’s me. I put it up without the location at first. But I checked with Clark and found out, so now it’s on there.
Go Clark Co!!!! This is such an awesome event to support MS! I have grown up with my dad suffering from MS. He is now in a wheelchair and this disease continues to beat him down mentally and physically everyday. There isn’t a day that goes by that my dad doesn’t wish he could walk again, let alone run. Thanks Clark for running for those people that can’t! I wish you all the best!
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