 Michael, Leah's Irish brother-in-law, died from relapsed childhood leukemia on St. Patrick’s Day 2003.
Ten years ago today, Leah and Malinda Ann joined Team Lemon so we could run our first Bank of America Chicago Marathon together in his memory to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Over the years, we’ve continued to run together (Boston Marathon, runDisney, Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, Charlottesville Women's Four Miler) and solo (Twins Run 50K, Philadelphia Marathon, Blue Cross Broad Street Run, Charlottesville Track Club, Charlottesville Speedsters, Charlottesville Ten Miler, Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon, The San Francisco Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon) to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. As of today, we’ve raised over $7,000 in memory of Michael and our Irish grandmother, Aileen, affectionately known as GG. We’re extremely grateful for your ongoing support and generous donations over the years. Thank you. ☘️ https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983
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 Over the past two years, it has been difficult for me to share my experience when I feel unwell and hopeless. I continue to share my experience to raise awareness and encourage compassion for those suffering with mental illness. On March 23, 2020, I entered treatment for an eating disorder, depression, anxiety and PTSD exacerbated by the pandemic and the stalking I experienced for over 11 years. On June 30, 2020, I left treatment too soon because I couldn’t afford to continue. On March 15, 2021, I re-entered treatment for an eating disorder, depression, anxiety and PTSD exacerbated by another stalking incident. On October 1, 2021, I lost my job of nearly 20 years because the organization could no longer hold my position while I was on medical leave. On March 15, 2022, I remain heartbroken that I can't return to the position that was meaningful to me. While this has been a challenging year of treatment and transitions, I am grateful for the support I've received and continue to receive from family, friends, and people who care. Thank you to Ani DiFranco for "Revolutionary Love" - a song I listen to whenever I need inspiration to continue on my road of recovery. Revolutionary Love I will tend my anger I will tend my grief I will achieve safety I will find relief I'll show myself mercy I'll show myself respect Yes, and I'll decide when I'm ready To forgive but not forget And I will ask you, I'll ask you questions And I will try, try to understand And if you give me your story I will hold it in my hands Yeah, I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (Revolution) (Revolution) (Revolution) And even if you hurt me I will not shut down No, you can't make me hate you And carry that hate around Yeah, I will see no stranger Only parts of myself I don't yet know Yes, and I'll see right through evil To a wound, too scared to show Yeah, I have the power to stay open Oh, I have the power to be The one that I've been waiting for The one who sets me free Yeah, I can bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I can bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I can bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (Revolution) (Revolution) (Revolution) Oh, well I will tend my anger Yes, I will tend my grief I will achieve safety Yeah, I will find relief Yeah, I'll show myself mercy I will show myself respect Yes, and I'll decide when I'm ready To forgive but not forget And I'll ask you, ask you questions And I will try, try to understand And if you give me your story I will hold it in my hands And I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) Yes, I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love Yes, I could bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I will bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) I can bring the love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love (the love, the love) The revolutionary love Since 2008, Leah has donated her time and talents to create logos and digital marketing plans for dozens of races and events for the Charlottesville Track Club. The Charlottesville Ten Miler on Saturday, March 26, 2022 will mark the final Charlottesville Track Club race that Leah Connor will be volunteering and running! Please share a favorite running memory (or a photo with flat TWINS RUN) to help us thank Leah for all that she’s done for the Charlottesville community. RSVP for the virtual celebration on Facebook or LinkedIn. Want some Ten Miler swag with one of Leah's logos? Visit c10m.myspreadshop.com.  We are in the process of migrating content from our other websites:
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