SHOUT OUTS 

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

Congratulations to Darlene and Susie, who completed the Savanah Women’s Half Marathon in Georgia last weekend.  Congrats to Jessica, who ran the local Challenger 5K and Cape Coral Animal Shelter 5k here in Cape Coral last weekend.  JoJo is starting her birthday month right with another Chick-Fil-A 5K!  Jessica and Kelly flew to Las Vegas for another half marathon this past weekend.  Dawn ran the Fatboy 5K in Louisiana, too!  Congratulations to Dean and Judy Gerber, too!  Dean PR’d his marathon, and Judy finished her half in a PR, too!!  

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RUN

This week, we share a conversation with Amanda Napolitano about a brand new race that supports the Donna Foundation, the Black Knight DONNA Mother’s Day 5K, which you can run in person or virtually.  

According to a recent press release, the foundation is celebrating moms in various ways in the month leading up to the race.   The Runcation Nation can support these efforts by:  

• Registering to run or walk in the Black Knight DONNA Mother’s Day 5K.  Participants will take off on a brand-new DONNA 5K route through Jacksonville’s beautiful Riverside neighborhood, starting and ending at the historic Friday Musicale.  With its new hybrid format, runners can choose to gather “Together” in person or run virtually throughout the weekend.  Register at mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com.  

Runcation Nation, you can go to https://mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com.   You 

can be a part of it virtually or in person, and there’s a discount 

code exclusively for all of you.  Use RUNEATDRINK for 5% off an 

entry for either physical or virtual race option.  

• Honoring your mom by posting a photo to the DONNA Tribute Wall presented by Florida Blue.  Follow The DONNA Foundation on social media for stories celebrating moms over the coming weeks.  Share your photo at mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com/donna-tribute-wall.

• Contributing to the “Every Mom” gift challenge by making a donation to support the critical programs of The DONNA Foundation, starting a fundraiser, or joining an existing fundraising team.  Organizations can go the extra mile by hosting a fundraiser in partnership with their place of business.  Give or fundraise at support.thedonnafoundation.org/goto/celebratemoms.

• Talking with the moms in your life about breast health.  According to the cancer-risk-factors-you-cannot-change.html%23:~:text=About%25205%2525%2520to%252010%2525%2520of,the%2520BRCA1%2520or%2520BRCA2%2520gene.">American Cancer Society, an estimated 5-10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary.  Discussing your family’s breast cancer history with relatives and medical providers is an essential step toward monitoring, managing, and maintaining your breast health.

• Joining the conversation about moms and breast cancer on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m.  The DONNA Foundation will host a webinar panel discussion focusing on the most impactful ways to support moms through their breast cancer journey.  The conversation will feature Kristin Lothman, a mindfulness counselor from Mayo Clinic, and breast cancer survivors Kristie Kirschner, Michelle Mecca, and Leah Strommer.  Our Noisy Cancer Comeback Announcer and breast cancer survivor Fitz Koehler will facilitate it.  It will be streamed live at Facebook.com/26.2withDONNA.

• Partnering with The DONNA Foundation to become a sponsor of the 2022 Black Knight DONNA Mother’s Day 5K event.  Sponsors and vendors have opportunities to maximize brand exposure locally, regionally, and nationwide to a unique demographic are available.  Companies can also sponsor race registrations for employees.  Learn more at mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com/become-a-sponsor-2022. 

Thank you, Amanda, for taking the time to talk with us.  Runcation Nation,  don’t forget you can go to www.runeatdrink.net/donna.   You can be a part of it virtually or in person, and there’s a discount code exclusively for all of you.  Use RUNEATDRINK for 5% off an entry of physical or virtual race options.  

EAT & DRINK

We asked Amanda about the best brunch options in Jacksonville for the Mother’s Day weekend.  She shared one close to the racecourse, she shared Prospect, and the menu looks AMAZING!  There are menu items and beverages that are tempting parts of their brunch, and the regular menu looks mouth-watering, too!  

THAT’S A WRAP!

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