Patty Fazio's Fundraiser
Proceeds will benefit individuals served by LADACIN Network.
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April 30th 2017 I will be running my second half marathon with Team LADACIN. Our team participates in the NJ Marathon held on the Jersey Shore in my old home town of Long Branch.
I choose to run to support the LADACIN Network, but moreover to support my sister Catherine. My family and those closest to us have experienced many valuable life lessons as a result of growing up in a family with disabilities. Our oldest sister, my parents' first child and first daughter, Catherine, was born on July 30th 1978.She was born 4 weeks post mature, much later than her expected due date originally set for late June. As a result there were many complications that ultimately resulted in Catherine becoming severely handicapped. My parents strength is purely unmeasurable, both, together sacrificed so much of themselves to provide a very normal life for their children- all 4 of us!
Today we are on two years this April that our Angel has gone on to run, dance, skip and jump in Heaven, surely with her contagious laugh and beautiful smile that made you know she was fully aware.
Catherine has always exposed my family to a very special strength and courage to get out and conquer this life!We were encouraged by our parents to live and to participate to the fullest because Catherine didn't have the choices nor the abilities we were fortunate enough to have. This is why I choose to run!Catherine pushes me in all that I do!Without her in my life I am not certain where my motivation would come from. But, where I stand now, I am so proud to say that I am motivated every day to show my love, honor and support to my sister and my family.
By donating in support of LADACIN Network (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) you will help this wonderful networks mission to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.
Sincere thanks!
Patty Fazio
Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for LADACIN Network.