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Boston, Providence and Chicago – Oh My!

Posted on November 20, 2014May 27, 2022 by therarerunner

Over the last few months, I’ve been making decisions about my 2015 race calendar & goals, and unlike last year – the decisions haven’t been easy! I started the process by writing down what’s most important to me: 1. Continuing to raise awareness & fundraise for rare diseases – including my own – Homocystinuria (HCU) 2….

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Hello Again

Posted on November 18, 2014 by therarerunner

Hello again, long time no post!  If you’ve missed me – good news – the blog is making a comeback! I can’t believe it’s been over 7 months since I crossed the finish line of the 2014 Boston Marathon!  Thank you all again for the amazing support leading up to that event.  I can’t begin…

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HCU Heroes – Will's Story

Posted on April 20, 2014May 27, 2022 by therarerunner

Happy Easter everyone!!!  Well, the marathon is just 1 day away.  I had a wonderful, inspiring evening last night at the Running for Rare Diseases Team dinner at Genzyme.  I was delighted to spend time with two HCU families, the Nelson’s (Maeve’s family) and the Hummel’s (Will’s family) as well as some amazing members of…

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HCU HEROES – 26 Miles for 26 Heroes!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by therarerunner

6 days and counting until the 2014 Boston Marathon!!!  I’m so excited to be running in honor of these 26 amazing HCU Heroes! If you’d like to make a donation to NORD’s HCU restricted research fund in honor of these amazing HCU Heroes, please stop by my fundraising page for the 2014 Boston Marathon: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/kristinrapp/bostonmarathon2014

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HCU Heroes – Ariella’s Story

Posted on April 13, 2014 by therarerunner

The following blog post was written by Joy Brown about her daughter, Ariella, who was diagnosed with HCU at the age of 12.  Joy reached out to me this week to share Ari’s story.  I was so touched to read Joy’s words about the challenges Ari has faced, and I am SO very honored to dedicate one of my 2014 Boston…

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RAISE A GLASS FOR RARE DISEASES!!!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by therarerunner

I’m hosting a FUNdraiser at Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle tomorrow night (April 11th) from 7PM to close!!! Come out at celebrate with friends and family to help raise money for the National Organization of Rare Disoders (NORD). Enjoy live music by The DCeivers, a raffle, some good eats, and plenty to drink – all while raising…

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From the Charity Run to Cherry Blossoms – a recap of the last two weeks!

Posted on April 10, 2014May 27, 2022 by therarerunner

Hello there! I just wanted to give you all a quick update on my training… It’s a tradition for all the charity teams to do a long run together on the Boston Marathon course a few weeks before race day – a 21 miler from Hopkinton (the starting line of the Boston Marathon) to the…

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HCU Heroes – Xander & Max's Story

Posted on April 9, 2014May 27, 2022 by therarerunner

Meet my newest HCU Heroes – Xander and Max from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK! Sophia Tattersall reached out to me this week & shared her sons’ story which is a testament to the importance of mandatory newborn screening for Homocystinuria.  I’m thrilled to dedicate part of my 2014 Boston Marathon to this dynamic duo! In…

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HCU Heroes – Jacob’s Story

Posted on April 6, 2014 by therarerunner

The following blog post was written by Tammy MacNicol about her son, Jacob. Jacob was the first child diagnosed with HCU in Queensland, Australia following the start of newborn screening there.  Tammy is very active in the HCU community, and is the creator of the Facebook Support group: Homocystinuria Support is available!!!  I know many…

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HCU Angels – Miles in Memory – Judy & Susie’s Story

Posted on April 5, 2014 by therarerunner

  The story I’m sharing today is one that I’ll be thinking of when I tackle the toughest part of the Boston Marathon course – Heartbreak Hill and the “Haunted Mile“.  Most people have heard about the infamous Hearbreak Hill, but it’s actually not as steep a hill as you might imagine.  What makes it so…

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