SBTF Race for Research

This past Saturday, close to to 70 family and friends, "John's Dream Team," met at Atlantic Station to show our support for a special young man (who you've met several times in this blog) and to help raise money for a great cause. The "Race for Research" is a 5k walk/run sponsored by the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation. This year's race raised close to $300K for brain tumor research, with John's Dream Team contributing almost $3,700.


This year, in addition to walking in honor of John, we also walked in memory of two other young men, David and Justin, who touched the lives of many during their own brain tumor battles. What an honor to meet David's parents who drove up from Florida especially to meet John and walk with us.


John described the turnout as "Amazing!" He goes on to say, "I still can’t believe how many people showed up to be on my team! I had around 70 people show up and wear their “John’s Dream Team” shirts, and we all looked great! It is so nice to see that much yellow walking around and know that all of them are here to support you ... Thanks everyone so much for their giving and their showing up to do the race with me. It means more than you know for that to happen!"

After the race, we went to breakfast and had a good time talking and laughing. While sitting at the table, John commented about how awesome it was to see all those yellow shirts gathered around the tables, especially knowing that they were there for him. Well John, the way you've handled yourself throughout this very challenging 4+ years is an inspiration, and you've touched the hearts of so many people. The 70 or so that were there on Saturday were just a small portion of the number of people who love you and pray for you on a regular basis!


To see John's Dream Team page and/or make a donation, click here.