I am Mark T Bloomfield, and I am running in the London Marathon 2024, not only for myself, but for Action On Pre-Eclampsia. This is an organization that aims to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care, and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the disease.

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I am 62 years old, have been working out and running races for the past 9 years. It all started when I was in the Porcupine Mtns of Michigan and was unable to hike, hunt and do I what I needed to do. At this time, I was smoking 3 packs of cigarettes daily and did not have any sort of workout routine or healthy eating habits.

Shortly after returning from the hunting camp, I hired a trainer, and I bought an entry into a Spartan Sprint race here in Ohio. After all, it could not be that hard. That was the start of my journey.

I have been with MIT for 8 years now, and after a cancer diagnosis and treatment in 2020, I am now a pace coach for walkers, or “Party in the Back” as we call ourselves. We pride ourselves in not quitting and keeping going forward. I really enjoy everyone at MIT, as they encourage everyone to keep on going and to get it done. This ranges from the fast people to those who are not quite as fast. They give me what I need to keep on going. And I want to spread that message through my journey in completing the London Marathon, while raising money for a great charity  while I could do this for charity.

If even a fraction of MITers could donate $10 to my cause (Just two Starbucks drinks!), I'd be deeply humbled and grateful. If you are willing to forego your Caramel Macchiatos this week, please consider clicking the link below.

Thank you so much for your consideration.

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CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO MARK'S CAUSE!​

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