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Jacob's Run: A "Pass the Hat" Group Run
On Saturday, December 6th, 2008, FLEET FEET will host Jacob's Run, a
"pass the hat" fun run to collect money and necessities for
Jacob Swearingen and his family, whose uninsured home was lost to
fire just weeks ago while the Potosi High School senior was
winning the Missouri Class 3 Cross Country Championship.
"We
were able to salvage a few pictures, but other than that, everything is
gone," said Jacob's stepfather, Tim Busse.
What
should have been a moment of joy for the defending
state champion turned to one of tragedy, and in response, the
running community is pulling together to help the young runner and his
family rebuild their lives.
Jacob's
Run will serve as a fundraising event for Jacob and his family. The run
will coincide with FLEET FEET Fenton's regular "Sunrise
Social" 5-mile training run, starting at FLEET FEET Fenton at 7AM.
Friends of the family will be on-site to collect monetary
donations as well as household necessities (dishes, kitchen utensils,
towels, linens, etc.). All abilities are welcome, and every donation
makes a difference!
Because
Jacob's Run is a fundraising group run and not a race, no registration
is required and there are no entry fees. The run will not be
timed. Jacob's Run will take place at 7AM on Saturday, December 6th,
2008, at FLEET FEET Fenton, 504
Old Smizer Mill Road, 63026 (in Dierberg's
Fenton Crossing). Please contact Kristen
Murphy with any questions via email or
636-734-0719.
Moreover,
if you would like to donate to Jacob and his family but will be unable
to participate in Jacob's Run, a fund has been set up for the
family at Belgrade State Bank in Potosi.
Please make checks payable to Tim Busse. Send checks to Belgrade State
Bank, 306 North Missouri, Potosi,
MO, 63664.
Every dollar makes a difference!
"Thank
you to everyone, to the running community, the running family,"
Jim Busse says on behalf of his family. "We appreciate everything
everyone is doing. Thank you!"
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