RunMasttRun is a fundraiser we have each year at our store to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year we raised over $900 during the event and we have pledges for more!
Me and my sister Amy with her dog MaGee
The main event of RunMATTRun is where I run around the parking lot until I can't run anymore. Our customers make guesses on how many laps this will be. They donate money for each guess. We had guesses as low as zero laps up to 500 laps this year. It is really quite funny when the customers ask our cashiers who is running and they point to me. The customer usually starts laughing. If I had self-esteem issues I would be a blubbering mess by the time the run starts!
I ended up with 14 laps this year - about 4.6 miles. Running in a Leprechaun suit really limits the lap count! (as you see I ditched the hat)
We have many events surrounding RunMATTRun. This year the Grace-Snell Middle School band came out and performed a concert. The Grayson High School Cross-Country team joined in on the run. The Grayson Cross-Country team parents ran our cook-out too!
The Runners:
Of course, the event wouldn't be a success without our cashiers getting behind the efforts and letting our customers know about it and selling the shamrocks!
Zara selling the shamrocks!
It was a GREAT day made possible by so many people. And the greatest thing of all is that we raised a bunch of money for The Muscular Dystrophy Association!!!!
Thank you!
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