You have to walk before you can run!

During the summer, track and cross-country coach Tim Black had an idea. Black was born with clubfoot and had received treatment as a child. He went on to lead a healthy life including multiple marathons. He decided that he and his cross-country team at Ashland High School would do a 24-hour Run-a-Thon and raise pledges in their community, donating the proceeds to miraclefeet.

On Wednesday, July 13 the Ashland Cross Country team of Ashland, OH embarked on their 24-hour Run-A-Thon. Their goal was to raise more than $2,000 and they shattered that goal by raising more than $3,000!

The runners broke into teams so that a team member was always on the track during their 24-hour Run-A-Thon. Not only did their event raise money for miraclefeet, but their hard work and dedication has inspired others from their community to give!

With the money Ashland Cross Country raised, miraclefeet can provide treatment to children in developing nations, so that they may walk normally and have a productive life.

A special thank you goes out to Coach Tim Black and his entire cross country team. You can take a look at their Fox 8 news segment here!