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Sat, May 09, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Location:
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, Illinois
62401
United States
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The third annual My Reason to Run Fundraiser is back — this time with a mission bigger than myself. In 2022, I, Britney Walters-Chester, survived leukemia, but cancer caused a stroke which left me with a paralyzed arm and limited use of my hand. Since then, I’ve worked tirelessly to regain function and independence, learning firsthand how critical access to recovery resources can be, and how difficult they often are to obtain.

This race is about paying forward the support and hope that recovery requires. All funds raised will be donated to local individuals in need of stroke recovery assistance. Whether that’s helping provide access to therapy, medical devices, or vital resources that are often delayed or denied due to cost and insurance barriers.

Join us as we run for healing, resilience, and the belief that no one should face stroke recovery alone. Together, we can help someone take their next step forward.

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