12th Annual Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, Ohio - May 2, 2010

This Sunday, May 2, 2010, is the 12th annual Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio.  On May 2nd, for the sixth time, members of Team RISE are preparing to put on the running shoes this weekend to raise money for the Phoenix Society. Eight women from the Columbus area will be running as members of Team Rise supporting the Phoenix Society.

Team RISE was formed by the Everett family and has brought family and friends together for six years to run in the Flying Pig marathon to raise money for the Phoenix Society providing opportunities for burn victims to receive peer support programs like World Burn Congress and other burn recovery resources. We will be joined by 80 passionate runners supporting Team Rise.  Together the runners will embark on a 26.2-mile journey (some participated in the full, half and relay portions) and support a very special mother, Sharon Everett.  Friends, family, and supporters from all over Ohio and Michigan have trained and raised money to help make a difference in the lives of burn victims.  Last year’s event raised over $28,000, surpassing last year’s record total.

Sharon Everett is a wife and mother, as well as an inspiration to burn victims.  Tragically in July 2000, Sharon was returning from a regular trip to Meijers carrying pool chemical supplies in the backseat of her car.  The products were not properly ventilated and exploded in the car.  Sharon was badly burned while being belted into the drivers seat. Despite these personal and physical challenges, Sharon is a light – she is gracious, kind and filled with a spirit of courage and grace.

For more information about Team Rise and the Phoenix Society, please visit www.phoenix-society.org.  Please contact the Phoenix Society at 800-888-2876 if you are interested in being a part of this event!  Also check out the Flying Pig Marathon website for more details on the race!

Jill Marcinick is the Founder of the Live Safe Foundation.

Tags: burn prevention, Cincinnati Pig Marathon, Phoenix Society

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