Reason 2 Run

As an avid runner most of my life, my life changed early in 2015 when an MRI confirmed I had a knee injury and would need surgery and may never be able to run again.

As the days, weeks and months passed I didn't know if I'd ever be pain free again, ever be able to do yoga the same way again, or if I'd ever be able to return to the sport I loved so much, the hobby that had become so entangled in my persona. I swore that if I could ever run again I'd never take another step for granted, I'd start and never stop. In the meantime as a practiced yogi, I used my break from running as an opportunity to take my practice further and begin yoga teacher training. Yoga helped me stay physically and mentally strong and healthy while I prepared and waited for surgery. 

In November 2015, thanks to an amazing surgeon, and support staff/physiotherapy and massage therapist at Grand River Sports Medicine in Cambridge, I was able to get my knee repaired and moving again. For the first time since April 2015 I can straighten and bend my leg, walk, run and just do normal every day things without severe pain or restrictions. Two weeks post surgery I was back to yoga. One month post surgery I went for my first run, and haven't missed a single day since. The support I received this year from my family and friends has been amazing. This community is so inspiring. I feel like I have been given a second chance for a reason, and I think this is it. I have been thinking about this for a long time, and am overwhelmed with happiness to finally see it happen.

Help me pay it forward by giving waterloo region women and children in crisis a safe haven and a second chance. They deserve it.

Here's what I'm going to do:

I'm going to run every day until Haven House opens its doors in hopes of raising $1000

Here's what they're going to do:

http://www.wcswr.org/rebuild-haven-house-campaign/why-rebuild-haven-house/

Here's what you can do:

Sponsor me a flat amount towards my goal of $1000, sponsor me per mile, or per day- donate through this page and receive a tax receipt instantly.

Register for my run clinic/yoga class/2.5km-5km walk or fun run  https://www.facebook.com/Reason-2-Run-1682639251987401/

Donate/Bid at my online Auction from April 15-17 2016 with 100% of proceeds going to HavenHouse https://www.facebook.com/Reason-2-Run-1682639251987401/

In return I'll advertise your business or service, wear your company hat or t-shirt in a picture and mention you in my daily instagram posts [@gosskristy] and you'll know that you are part of my Reason 2 Run, stuff my registrant kits with your business advertising/promotional materials.