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Dawn
Beil, Phy. Ed. Teacher, Eastwood Elementary, West
Fargo
"I
think that this event is great because it promotes the sport of
running for a lifetime, inspires kids to be part of a big community
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Ann
Dolence, The Leisure Connection, Motivational
Speaking and Training Service
"This
race is so exciting because every kid should believe that they
can run, jump, and play and this day is a celebration of that.
When kids show the freedom that comes with running, it is something
they can love their whole lives."
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Ralph
Fiskness, Retired 6th Grade Teacher, Moorhead
and Professional Wood Carver
"The
Otter Tail Corp. Youth Run is a fabulous opportunity for boys
and girls! Have fun, do a 1K, receive a T-shirt, win a medal,
run in the FargoDome, be flashed over the jumbotron and more!
How can you beat that for a Saturday afternoon? Last year, over
80 of our 6th grade students at Horizon Middle School of Moorhead
ran and I witnessed this enjoyment. Hopefully the excitement I
saw will follow each of these participants through Life, regardless
of the activity. See you at the Dome!"
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Rod
Hardie, Retired School Teacher and Coach - Fargo
Public Schools
"I
feel the Youth Run is awesome because running is a great lifetime
activity. Running is also a great way to make new friends.
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Lee
Hoedl, Freelance Author and Photographer; 2008
Committee Chair
"There
once was a child inside each of us... many years ago... the one
that endlessly leapt and sprinted and climbed from dawn to dusk.
It is that same child inside that once told us, 'You can jump
farther than the moon and run faster than the sun.' It's that
same child inside that tells me each morning, 'Your best days
and years of running are just ahead.' And it is that same child
I see in the faces of my four young children. I joined this committee
and I run and I encourage the youth of today for the very same
reason: that inexhaustible and exuberant child within. Their success
is our success."
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Jenifer
Jones, Pediatrician, Innovis Health
"Children's
health is of utmost importance to me. Being involved in the Fargo
Youth Run is just one small way that I can help the children of
the Red River Valley become healthy and active -- I am always
moved when I see the kids with nothing but pride on their faces
as they cross the finish line and receive their medals! Small
accomplishments like this as a child lead to a lifetime of good
fitness memories."
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Mark
Knutson, Fargo Marathon Director
"I
believe that we all have an obligation to see that the youth of
our country are provided with every opportunity to stay active
and healthy. In today's world, it has become too common to take
the easy way out, and our children are paying the price. The Youth
Run won't change the world, but if it can change one life for
the better, then we've done our job!"
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Amy
Richardson, Director of Corporate Communications,
Otter Tail Corporation
"This
is a fantastic event for kids to take part in because they cross
the same finish line as the other marathon runners and experience
that deep thrill of accomplishment. More than 1700 kids ran last
year and we hope to get even more involved this year!"
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Holly
Scott, Health Educator, Fargo Cass Public Health
"I
love the Youth Run because it isn't a competitive event; everybody
gets a medal at the finish line and everybody is a winner. I think
it's a great way to help kids and young people see that exercise
can be fun."
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