Happy fourth of July. We celebrate independence day. We are thankful for our freedom.

But FREEDOM is not free. I hope you'll take a moment to read this entire post--

I am running as a part of a community team in the Marine Corps Marathon

in October, 2009,  to raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

You can learn about the work of this fund by going to my web page.

But, before you do, there are some incredible stories about injured Marines and Sailors who haven't allowed their injuries to stop them from living life to the full.  The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund helps them accomplish that.

Corey Petersen is one of those individuals who hasn't let her injury stop her...

Corey has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science with minors in Coaching, Nutrition, and Dietetics with Iowa State University.

She was a runner for 12 years where she ran multiple distances and ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 2004.

Although She was injured in 2007 causing her to become a paraplegic, this has not stopped her from remaining active.

She is a Core Member of Team Semper Fi and participated in the Marine Corps Marathon 10K using a

hand-crank bicycle and plans to continue in many races to come.

To make a donation to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, click on the URL or paste it into your browser...thanks

http://www.active.com/donate/teamsemperfi09

Thank you , God Bless & Semper Fi

John March