NEW: Fundraiser for Padwa’s Marathon Run for Ronald McDonald House
Monday, April 08, 2013
Providence City Solicitor Jeff Padwa is training for the race of his life--with all benefits to go to Ronald McDonald House.
To get closer to his $10,000 goal for the run, Padwa and friends will be fundraising tonight, Monday, April 8, at Coal Fire Pizza, 385 Westminster Street in Providence, from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
"This ultra-marathon is the greatest physical and mental challenge I have ever faced," Padwa said. "I will be running 56 miles and going up 7,000 feet in elevation." The next five weeks will be the most challenging part of his training regimen, he said. "Several of my recent runs have included running from Woonsocket to Bristol; Providence to Killingly, CT over Jerimoth Hill; and also competing in the USA Track & Field 50K Championship race on Long Island." Look for the solicitor this week on the roads as he does a 40-mile training run.
"I know I am nuts – and my family agrees, but what the heck," he said. "I am really enjoying the training and am discovering and relearning so many valuable lessons on this journey, including the joy of hard work and in helping others. We are all capable of much more than we realize!"
Padwa said that while his training has been tough and that he expects the race to be extremely difficult, "these obstacles pale in comparison to the challenges faced by families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House of Providence," said. "They need our help."
Padwa has raised $3,000 in donations to date. To help him reach his goal on behalf of Ronald McDonald House families and kids, head down to Coal Fire Pizza tonight, or go online here to contribute.
