a win-win: charity marathons

charity marathon programs not only raise large sums and awareness for their causes, but apparently also have the unintended consequence of popularizing running. this not only raises money, but also presumably makes the population a bit healthier and therefore less susceptible to illnesses such as cancer.

of course, there are some sour grapes - serious marathon runners who call charity runners a "nuisance." i'm willing to bet these folks will likely amend their opinions if ever afflicted with leukemia, breast cancer, or AIDS.

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aaaaand, now for the plug: if you're feeling left out, donate to my walk for the leukemia & lymphoma society.

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