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Billy Mills Congratulates Team Running Strong

Who We Are... Why We Run - Team Running Strong

Beau Bassett 2010, 2011

I ran for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I love Native American youth and want to do everything I can to help them be successful, and Team Running Strong let me do that. I raised funds for Running Strong as I trained my body for the marathon. My mother, while she was alive, was a Running Strong supporter for over ten years. It was through her compassion and support that I found Running Strong; it’s part of her legacy and a Bassett family tradition that I supported the organization through Team Running Strong. My uncle Robert is buried in Arlington Cemetery; he served in World War II. And my uncle Bud also served in the Second World War as a US Marine. The Marine Corps Marathon™ was a natural choice. Finally, I admire and deeply respect Billy Mills. I was a tenth grader in high school when Billy won the Olympic gold for America. He inspired young men like me to do our best in both school and athletics, so it was my privilege and honor to be a part of his marathon team.

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The Rathmell Brothers - 2010

Melvin and Roshel Taliman - 2011, 2010 (Roshel), 2010 - 2004 (Melvin)

Elysia Whisler - 2011 ,2010, 2009

 

 

Chris Exline - 2010

Bev Latter - 2010