Running for Friends for Animal Welfare

In 2008 Tara and I decided to "Run with Reason" and organize a team to raise money for Friends for Animal Welfare, a non-profit organization in our community.   We basically mad our way around our community and asked local businesses for donations and support.  Dustin and Lindsay Lundt organized a silent auction at Beaner's in Duluth, which also raised a lot of money.  I'm not sure of the actual number, but we raised around $1300 total! 

Each year, I run for a reason.  In 2008 I decided to raise funds for an organization that I believed in.  In the years since, babies have been born and nursing school has taken over.  My hope is to raise money for yet another organization in the near future.  It was such a good feeling handing over the check for that much money to an organization that is so deserving.   There appreciation was priceless.

Tara, Myself, and Molly, Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon 2008
I wouldn't have been able to finish this race if Molly wasn't by my side.  I injured my knee on the 2nd mile in, 11.1 miles later I crossed.  She stuck by me the whole way!

If anyone out there is interested in organizing a team with me in the near future or has any ideas/requests.  Please let me know!