This time in four weeks, The Running Backs will be crossing the finish line of the LA Marathon.
We have committed to running this Marathon because we wanted to challenge ourselves and because we wanted to support Michelle by raising money for her scoliosis treatment.
We have all been inspired by her commitment to her treatment which involves two 1.5 hour sessions of exercise/traction each day, weekly trips to the chiropractor and intensive treatment at the Clear Insitute in St Cloud, Minnesota.
Already Michelle has seen amazing results from this revolutionary treatment, is feeling better and straighter and has inspired all of us by really taking on her health.
The first twelve months of the treatment is costing Michelle approximately $30,000. The costs are not covered by health insurance so she has taken on this expense herself. It is a lot of money but when you consider that the treatment is potentially adding 10 years to her life and drastically improving her quality of life, the decisiion to take this treatment on was a no-brainer.
We, the Running Backs, want to raise money to give to Michelle to go towards her treatment. By taking on the marathon and training for it, we have experienced a similar level of commitment to our health and to achieving a goal as Michelle.
We want her to know how much we love her, support her and want her to be healthy and supported.
We are all taking our own journeys to the start line, training and traveling from New York, Sydney and Brisbane to run the race.Other friends are cooking, organising support crews on the day and helping in any way they can.
My request is that you contribute financially to Michelle's treatment by clicking on the ChipIn widget on this page. Anything and everything helps. Your contribution will help the runners in the lead up to and on marathon day and will ultimately help Michelle on her journey to great health and a straight spine.
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