This will be my 4th time running this event, the 4th time I will run 1 mile every hour for 24 consecutive hours. My why for running this event for the 4th year in a row is the kids you see on this page and the kids you don’t see. A Special Wish goes above and beyond to bring smiles and magic to every child that is facing a life threatening illness in Northeast Ohio. This event is hard. Not just the running and staying awake for 24 hours, not just the hours of training, not just the constant thinking about what else I can do to fundraise, but it’s emotionally hard. I am running for something so much bigger than myself. I am asking you to donate to something so much bigger than yourself. Every dollar donated goes to a very special wish kid; kids that will inspire you, kids that make you appreciate every moment you have on this earth and kids that just make your heart full. Through my years in this event, I have come to know many of these kids and their families on a personal level and they have truly become such a wonderful part of me. I am beyond thankful for each and every one of them for so many reasons. This is why I run and why I will continue to do so for as long as my legs will allow!