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Save Johanna's Brain
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This morning @BrooksElite drew my attention to a new blog that, well, made me tear up a little. 
Save Johanna's Brain is a website set up to raise money for Brooks athlete Johanna Olson, who is battling her second brain tumor. Johanna is just 30. She is a two-time qualifier for the Olympic Trials marathon, with personal bests of 1:15:41 for the half and 2:43:27 for the full. She finished 46th at the 2008 trials. Prior to these accomplishments, she was the 2000 NCAA D3 cross country national champion. This was just after her first brain tumor.
Joanna's COBRA coverage from grad school ended on December 31st and her new benefits start in February. The expenses from the insurance-void month of January, and continued coverage going forward are a huge expense.
Right now there is a benefit race scheduled for February 28th in Corvallis, OR titled The Tumor Shooter Trail Run. It includes two distances: The Tiny Tumor (3.5 miles) and The Big Tumor (7 miles). You have to give them points for creativity. And maintaining a sense of humor.
If Oregon is not in your travel range, please consider donating money through Save Johanna's Brain. She also has a frequently updated blog on what she is going through.
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