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Clark Rose's avatar

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Jules, you "uplift" us

Look at you Jules. You battled the "Resistance " we all feel when we dream but fail to act. Soon you will toeing the line and doing what seems impossible to most humans. But you summoned the courage to say Yes and become who you really are...

And let's change "become" to becoming" as we are all "verbs" except most of us don't realize it. You do and "that" is one of your "growing"gifts. The JFK is just the continuation of a life that is doing, inspiring and gracing all those who know you and the ripple effects are profound. Often I doubt the power of "one". No more... Thank you Jules‼️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Clark, What a wonderful message to read this morning. Thank you. I'm beyond grateful for your poems each week and encouragement.

I'm happy to dedicate a mile to you and Howard. Woohoo!! Let's Go!

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Nollaig's avatar

Hello Julie, you ran into my life through my wonderful friend Margaret O’Brien. You donned a cape when I could not and put my name on it. You are now running your first mile for me. You are remarkable and it means so much to think that there is someone all the way over in America who is showing me such kindness. The very best of luck to you and I wish you and your family the very best for the future. What a role model!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Nollaig! I'm so happy to receive your message here. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm dedicating mile 1 and mile 47 to you. Thank you for allowing me to run in your honor. Sending you hugs and strength from America. xox Julie

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Claudette Henson's avatar

I didn't even know anyone could run for 50 whole M I L E S !!!

You are amazing and so inspiring!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I will soon find out for myself! LOL. There are so many others who have run 100 MILES! It's amazing and inspiring. It's wonderful to hear from you Claudette. Enjoy today and thank you.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Such an inspiration! Grateful for everything you do. Awesome work, friend. xxx

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

You made my day Rebecca with all these wonderful comments. Thank you for reading and being you. xx

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

😘 It was so wonderful to catch up on such brilliant reading! x

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

This means a lot!

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Alford  Wayman's avatar

Ok!!!! Okay!! Ill go make those pots now like I was talking about!!! I was procrastinating!! I was wrong!! I have the skill and ability to do so!!!! Thank you! If you can run 50 miles I could make some measly pots!!! I have nothing to cry or complain about!!!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

HA! I love this Al! YES! GO make those amazing pots and bless your community. :)

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Meg Wilkie's avatar

Thanks for running for me since I can’t run anymore !

Meg :)

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I'm so happy I get to run for you Meg! Mile 45 is dedicated to you my friend.

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3musesmerge's avatar

“We’re created to do challenging and extraordinary things.“

I cannot be reminded of this too much. 😊

Thank you Julie!

Go show us how it’s done!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Gail! I'm so happy to dedicate mile 31 to you. :) Let's Go!!

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Wow, Julie! Thank you so much!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Of course! I'm so happy I get to do this for others.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Brava, Julie! It’s lovely that you’re running miles in the name of other survivors. Here’s a name of a brave friend who survived breast cancer, then formed a nonprofit called Chemocessories to help other chemo patients feel better about themselves during a hard time by providing accessory sets. Her name is Iris Lee Knell, and she’s a local hero. The organization has so far provided 20,000 sets consisting of jewelry, scarves and turbans. Here’s the website: https://chemocessories.org/news/cancer-compassion-and-chemocessories-a-dream-realized/

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Wow Ruth! I just checked out Iris's website. She's amazing and an inspiration. I would love to dedicate a mile to her. Thank you for reading and sharing your local hero with us.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

You’re so welcome, Julie! Thanks for dedicating a mile to Iris. I will let her know. Run in good health. You’re one gutsy girl!🤗

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you for telling her for me. She is mile 44! :)

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Your G I A N T, kind, sweet heart will power you through this race!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Amie! This means so much and sending you GIANT hugs from central NY. Love ya friend. xox

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Claudette Henson's avatar

John Henson!

Julie Sheehy!

Suzanne Toole!

Janelle Hutchinson!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Claudette! I'm looking forward to dedicating mile 5 to Janelle, mile 6 to Julie S, mile 39 to John, and mile 40 to Suzanne.

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Vineet Mani's avatar

I am most confident that you will cover the distance with elegance, confidence and panache as you are running for a noble cause. I wish you luck, Julie. Do wonders. Super proud of you. God bless you! 😎🤠

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Vineet! I appreciate your words of encouragement and support.

Let's go! :)

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Vineet Mani's avatar

They are every step with you and everyone who takes a leap despite all odds and challenges. 😎

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I love this Vineet, You're right. We got this!

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Vineet Mani's avatar

😊🙏

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Jenn Woltjen's avatar

I love it when we take on challenges, prepare for them - I think we come mentally tougher. My nephew has been battling leukemia for about 6 years and recently had a bone marrow transplant. He is doing much better.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Jenn, I'm so happy to hear your nephew is doing much better. It's not easy. Let me know if you would like me to dedicate mile 41 to him? Thank you for being here.

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Jenn Woltjen's avatar

Yes, please. Thank you.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

What's his name Jenn? I'm grateful to run for him.

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Jenn Woltjen's avatar

Kevin

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Jenn.

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