I am running a marathon (26.2 miles) in each of the 50 states in an effort to raise autism awareness and funds for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).  I chose OAR because my nephew Johnny has autism.  While running 50 marathons may seem difficult to many, it's nothing compared to the challenges that those with autism face and overcome on a daily basis.

46 of the 50 States Completed

2009 RACES:

COMPLETE - January 3, Running From an Angel Marathon, Lake Mead NRA, NV

COMPLETE - February 14, Bi-LO Myrtle Beach Marathon, Myrtle Beach, SC

COMPLETE - March 15, Litlte Rock Marathon, Little Rock, AR

COMPLETE - March 29, ING Georga Marathon, Atlanta Georga

COMPLETE - April 20, Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

COMPLETE - April 26, Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, Oklahoma City, OK

May 3, Lincoln National Guard Marathon, Lincoln, NE

June 27, Rock 'n Roll Seattle Marathon, Seattle, WA

August 15, Humpy's Marathon, Anchorage, AK

September 20, Adirondack Marathon, Schroon Lake, NY

October 18, Atlantic City Marathon, Atlantic City, NJ (*50th State)

2008 - 18 States Completed

COMPLETE - February 9, Surfside Beach Marathon, Surfside Beach, TX

COMPLETE-  February 24, Mardi Gras Marathon, New Orleans, LA

COMPLETE- March 30,  Bataan Memorial Death March, White Sands Missle Range, NM

COMPLETE - April  5, Eisenhower Marathon, Abilene,  KS

COMPLETE - April 21, Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

COMPLETE - May 4, Cox Providence Rhode Race, Providence, RI

COMPLETE - May 18, Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, Green Bay, WI

COMPLETE - June 8, Swan Lake Marathon, Viborg, SD

COMPLETE - June 28, Run Charlevoix Marathon, Charlevevoix, MI

COMPLETE - July 19, University of Okoboji Marathon, Okoboji, IA

COMPLETE - August 30, Odaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon, Pocatello, ID

COMPLETE - September 20, Kroll's Diner ND RoughRider Marathon, Bismarck, ND

COMPLETE - September 21, Montana Marathon, Billings, MT

COMPLETE - October 5, Portland Marathon, Portland, OR

COMPLETE - October 18, Indianapolis Marathon, Indianapolis, IN

COMPLETE - October 19, Louisville Marathon, Louisville, KY

COMPLETE - November 2, Manchester City Marathon, Manchester, NH

COMPLETE - November 22, Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon, Rehoboth Beach, DE

COMPLETE - December 6, St. Jude Memphis Maratohn, Memphis, TN

2007 - 13 States Completed

2006 - 10 States Completed

Links to articles written about my 50 marathons in 50 states quest by the Organization for Autism Research.

http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2007/2007_septoct.asp#seven
 
http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2008/March_2008.asp#eight the second story titled Two OAR 50-in-50 Runners Take on Boston

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