I realized that it had been a while since I last posted any message. I know I have spent way too much time at the funeral home over the last five or six weeks. Just received word this evening that a classmate from high school had passed away. September is drawing to a close and fall is in the air. When I reflect back over September, one of the things that a group of us put together last year was the run4don race. This event was held on the 3rd Saturday in September, as it will be next year as well. We had close to 400 runners and last count had raised almost $24,000.00. Two records were set. A 95-year-old lady finished the 3.1 miles, which was a record in the state of Tennessee and a 71-year-old set a record for his age group. He has probably already broke that record by now. This money goes to ALS research (40%) and scholarships for young people from Jackson/Smith County area (60%). Do not know all the expenses yet, but we should have a good amount to distribute again this year. Thanks to all those who support this effort in memory of Donald Chaffin, who passed away this past January after fighting the battle with ALS.
I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and getting outside if possible to enjoy God’s creation. Until next time…
