Last year I ran the 24 in 24 for the first time. I signed up knowing it would be a physical challenge but did not anticipate the emotional impact it would create. I have never run for a charity prior to last year’s event and I am so glad I chose this as my first fundraiser. Each mile that we run and each hour we are awake is a challenge. With each passing hour into the night, I am reminded that my body is being tested for a single day. 24 hours. This cannot even compare to the children that we are raising money for. The *wish* kids that are benefiting from the event are confronted with chronic health concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are not offered the luxury of resting or forgetting their illness. I run this event to raise money so that the *wish* kids can have a vacation from their sickness. I run this event because I have been awarded the honor of good health. I run this event because this year I was able to see photos of Wyatt (2021 *wish* kid) smile on his way to a dream vacation at Disney World. Lastly, I run this event because I can. My “why” for running the 24 in 24 challenge is simple, these *wish* kids deserve a world of happiness, so please help me give it to them.