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| Top Fundraiser Arlene Navo at the VIP reception |
Magic filled the air at this year's Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. More than 500 TNT participants from all over the country who raised more than $2 million ran the half marathon on Saturday or the marathon on Sunday. A few did both for the "Goofy Challenge". A few even added a 5K on Thursday and a 10K on Friday for the "Dopey Challenge".
Texas Gulf Coast sent 14 participants and together they raised $50,000. Although it was cold most days, the marathon heated up a little and it even rained some. But tough weather conditions were not enough to keep our team from running through Magic Kingdom and the other Disney parks, ending in Epcot where there was music, dancing, and celebrating with some of Disney's coolest characters.
Our local top fundraiser, Arlene Navo, has raised $8,000 so far and is continuing to raise funds through the remainder of the month. For her great effort, Arlene was invited to the VIP reception and greeted by Goofy upon her arrival. As she prepared to leave, the king and queen of Disney, Mickey and Minnie, arrived to congratulate her on a job well done.
All 14 of our local TNTers are true champions for our mission. Thank you for helping us to make someday today at Disney! Y'all heal up, wear those medals with pride, and may your magical experience live in your memories forever.
GO TEAM!
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| Texas Gulf participants after the inspiration dinner |
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| 3:00 a.m. and ready to head to the start line for the half marathon |
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| Waiting at the start for the marathon to begin |
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| Three members of "Team Super Sue" participated in Disney |
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| On the course at Animal Kingdom |
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| TNT coaches coming in to the finish line with the final runner |
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