Back from France

[Bridget]

Hello All,

Just checking in to let you all know that I am back from my trip to Paris to run/walk the Paris International Marathon on behalf of United Cerebral Palsy. Together our Arizona team raised $170,000.00 and it was an awesome day!

I had two Honorees that I did the race for, a little girl with cerebral palsy named Bridget Rose, and of course my son Ian (left bpi)! A friend that I ran the race with also had an Honoree, a little girl with multiple disabilities. At around the mile 20 mark we started talking about our Honorees, and that inspiration carried us over the finish line.

I feel truly blessed to be able to use my own physical abilities to help those less fortunate, and the entire experience has allowed me to truly appreciate what my family has been given in this life. My son was so proud of me (he loved being an Honoree!), and I am so proud of him!

Best wishes to all of you,
Bridget

[NancyP]

Bridget,

Welcome back, and CONGRATULATIONS! We are proud of you too!

Nancy

[karen r]

You GO, Girl! Yeah! How wonderful you ran a marathon for such a good cause.

Keep up the good work!

[Francine_Litz]

Bridget - welcome back and congratulations on such a successful run. The money you raised will help lots of wonderful children!
God bless you,
francine

[Kwest]

Congrats Bridget!

[orabshire]

That is Great! If there is anything like that in CA, I would be willing to do the same thing. Does United Cerebral Palsy support Erbs Palsy patients too? Where can I find out more info about them?

Congratulations Bridget! I'm proud of you.

[PeggyF]

Great to hear from you Bridget and Congratulations on your trip! It sounds wonderful and you did great!

We're all very proud of you!!!

Peggy

[Bridget]

Yes, UCP works with people of all ages and all disabilities. Services vary in each affiliate, but therapy is a pretty standard service offered, as is Early Intervention, Employment Services (for adults), and Assistive Technology. You can visit http://www.ucp.org to find an affiliate near you.

Thanks for your kind words!

Bridget

[ubpncathy]

So glad you finally got to take that trip to Paris and all for a great cause. Were you able to practice your French? Cathy