Why?

Likely you've come here because you can't believe it and had to see for yourself.
Well it's true, I, Peggie May, have committed to run a Marathon. 26 miles-42 km.....running.
I'll give you second to let that sink in while I answer what has to be your next question.
Why in the name of all things holy would I do that to myself?
After all , if you knew me in high school you know I skipped P.E. to hang out in the smoke pit, would hitch a ride to avoid walking the 6 blocks to Tracey's house and thought sunbathing uncomfortable because I might sweat.
If you knew me in my early twenty's you know I only went to the gym for the cute guys and would only walk to the corner store if I couldn't bribe some one else to go for me.
In my late twenty's I quit smoking took up jogging and completed the Vancouver Sun Run in 129:55. Then we moved to Nelson where I realized jogging up hill both ways was hard and thought I might take up smoking again- That was my 30's, that was also when I started to get those pains, first in my hips then in my shoulder, my wrist and my thumb. Like mother like daughter the beginning stages are the same. Though I am not yet diagnosed with Arthritis my mother has been for years now. There is the reason. My Mom, who is my hero in so many ways is my hero again and I will run this Marathon for her. Yes I am 40 years old and 60 pounds overweight but I am still able to run this Marathon while so many, including my mom, can't.
Did you know;

• Arthritis affects more adults than cancer, heart disease, respiratory conditions and spinal cord trauma, and has a serious impact on quality of life.
• Juvenile arthritis (JA) is one of the most common chronic illnesses in Canada, affecting 1 in 1000 boys and girls under the age of 16.
• Long-term disability accounts for almost 80% of the economic cost of arthritis.People aged 35-64 incurred 70% of these costs.
• In April I watched my mother struggle to put on her jacket because her shoulder was too sore to maneuver her arm through the sleeve.

If that isn't enough to make you want to contribute think of the entertainment value of following me through the journey that is running The Marathon.

Did I mention it's in Athens’s Greece?

Did I also mention that I will make my first pledge and donate every month for the next 12 months?

O.k.! Click on that donate button, do it now. Every little bit counts and anything over 20.00 will get you a tax deductible receipt. You can't lose with that deal.