Join me for the virtual edition of the Move Over MSA 5K. This race is based out of Boise, Idaho but with the race being moved to a virtual offering you are now able to join me for this race wherever you call home! The virtual edition of the Move Over MSA 5K will take place on Saturday, October 17th.

As many of you know, my father is battling Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and I will do anything I can do to help raise funds to help find a cure for this downright awful disease. The Move Over MSA 5K was started by a family whose family was also affected by an MSA diagnosis and I am happy to join this race and support their efforts to raise funds which will be donated directly to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.

To register for the Move Over MSA 5K virtual race, please click here. Please be sure to also give a “Like” to Move Over MSA on Facebook by clicking here.

If you are anything like me, your skin can take a beating from running. With sun, dirt, sweat and pounding the pavement running has a way of taking its toll on the skin but thanks to Bulldog Skincare runners can now use some great products that provide real results.

Bulldog has a full lineup of offerings perfect for runners ranging from soap to shave products to moisturizers and more. Bulldog has never used ingredients from animal sources and are certified by Cruelty Free International. All of their products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans and they have never used plastic microbeads, synthetic fragrances or artificial colors.

To check out more about Bulldog Skincare and save 20% off your purchase thanks to The Running Griffin, please click here.

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For several years, Mrs. Running Griffin and I have participated in the Run for Jess 5K in East Bridgewater on Labor Day weekend. This year, the race is going virtual due to COVID and we hope you will consider joining us for this virtual race raising funds for important causes.

The Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Foundation was founded in memory of Jessica Thurston who passed away from breast cancer at a young age.

With Jess in mind, the JCTMF strives to make a difference in the battle with breast cancer in hopes that one day there will be a cure!  Since the fund was established, in 2014, they have been able to make a yearly gift to Massachusetts General Hospital to directly support breast cancer research.  In addition, they also give out an annual high school scholarship and provide assistance to the local community throughout the year.  The foundation plans to keep their commitments this year and increase charitable giving to the Bridgewater area communities to those who have been directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

The virtual Run for Jess 5K is completely free but race organizers are asking for a donation if you are able to make one. If you donate $20 you will be eligible for a race tee-shirt if you sign up soon!

To join Mrs. Running Griffin and me at the Virtual Run for Jess 5K please click here to register.