2020 Has Been An Amazing Year (and It's Only February)

Wow. What a year so far.

I attend the Microsoft Underground Summit and had an amazing time learning with other MIEExperts. While attending the summit, I was selected for the USA delegation to Education Exchange (E2) in Sydney Australia for March. My airfare confirmation just arrived today, so it feels even more real than when I heard my name called.

I won the election for Regional Director of Southeast PAECT. Again, another thing that started before the new year but actually happened in 2020. I will be taking over for Rachel following PETE&C at the end of the month.

Running for a cure

Third, I decided to take my fitness goals to the next level. As part of my motivation to get/stay healthy, I have registered for the 2020 NYC Marathon on November 1, 2020. Since this will be my first full marathon (26.1 miles/42.195 km), I have partnered with the American Cancer Society. With a minimum fundraising goal which goes towards cancer research, they will help me train safely and smartly. They will also provide me with nutritional advice for that peak performance. If you'd like to donate to the cause and help me reach my goal, please head directly to my personal fundraising page to donate.

"The American Cancer Society DetermiNation program will help you achieve your personal race goals and change the course of cancer forever. With access to professional training, an unparalleled community of support, and inspiration every step of the way, the American Cancer Society will help you finish your upcoming race and together we can achieve a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer." (Quote from Team Determination Homepage)

Even small donations will help reach and hopefully surpass the fundraising goal of $3,400.

Up next for me is PETE&C in February and Education Exchange in March. After that, I have some "down time" before the next conference at the end of April, followed by Broad Street Run in May. Wow. I'm keeping busy, in a good way.

Thanks everyone for your continued support.