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What I'm Reading Today
By Kimberly Rivers — Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
"Superheroes Go For Run In the Park on New Year's Day", Rockwall Herald Banner
A fun and hopefully inspiring bit of news. View the whole article here: www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/x1637997740/Super-heroes-go-for-run-i... By Jim Hardin A Portion: The event was sponsored by Rockwall Running Center, but Lee Chatham, a Rockwall Running Club member, came up with the idea for a Superman run on New Year’s Day. Chatham was inspired by the sad financial state of the education system and a movie, “Waiting For Superman.” Proceeds from the race will go to DonorsChoose.org, described as “an online charity connecting you to classrooms in need.” Promotional material for the race stated that a mission of the effort was “to save America from the cycle of violence and poverty by supporting education at the source — the classroom.” And how does Superman come into play with this effort to meet financial needs — like providing funds for school supplies and basic classroom needs? The Superman 5k Web site stated that “America’s system requires a heroes rescue — an entire army of heroes.” The running bib worn by each runner proclaimed, “I Am Superman.” “I realized we don’t have to wait on Superman,” Chatham said, referring to the movie title. “We are Superman. We are the super hero saving the day.” ***************** |
