Taking on a challenge that will test her perseverance and determination, Sinclair Community College student Regina Brewer will partner with Team Challenge to run 13 miles on June 4 to raise funds and help find a cure for Chron\u2019s disease and Colitis ulcerative.<\/p>\n
According to the website, ccfa.org, Chron\u2019s disease is a chronic debilitating disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are so many people suffering from this disease,\u201d she said. \u201cOur honoree this year is a 14-year-old boy named Lucas. He was diagnosed at the age of 11 and you can tell that he is in a lot of pain and struggling. But when I talked to him, the only thing he talked about was how his disease affected everybody else.\u201d<\/p>\n
At that moment, Brewer took the challenge to run the 13 miles and raise the funds for research because she felt that \u201cthis is something I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Lucas was able to be up and running, I just imagine what he could be doing for this world,\u201d she said. \u201cBut he is hindered because of his disease.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the training sessions have already begun for the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon with Team Challenge, she said those who are interested could still donate, spread the word or wear a free t-shirt. There is so much that can be done, according to Brewer.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot everybody has a million dollars and can donate 10 percent, that\u2019s not the point,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t have a lot of money. I\u2019m a student, I\u2019m a mother of three, and I work part-time. But if I can come out and try to help someone raise money and find a cure for these diseases, then I am doing my part. I am helping make a change.\u201d<\/p>\n