The Miles for Meso 5K Run / Walk is not only located in Alton, Illinois. Past races were held in six other states. Attend one of these races is a great way to show support for those affected by mesothelioma. This month three Miles for Meso races will take place in Illinois, Ohio and Texas in honor of the National Day mesothelioma awareness, September 26
The Bruce. A. Waite Miles for Meso 5K in Ontario, Ohio will take place Sunday, September 20
Bruce A. Waite
Bruce A. Waite was a father, a husband, a teacher and a runner. He ran every day for 33 years, never missing a chance to do what he loved, even when the weather or injuries have tried to prevent his passion.
As an educator, Bruce instilled a passion for learning in their students. He never forgot a face, even after teaching countless students for thirty years. Bruce has always put his students first, and that is something that showed when they went on, against all odds, to pursue graduate studies.
Bruce's passion for racing was something to admire. In his life, he managed to log over 76,000 miles in different states. Nothing could prevent it from running. That was until he was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 02.
After experiencing difficulty breathing and a series of medical appointments, Bruce learned that the source of his symptoms was mesothelioma. Regardless of the diagnosis, Bruce was determined to stay active and continue their daily shopping. After some time, the race is now too and these races he loved so turned for daily walks. Soon he was fighting every day just to breathe. Bruce died March 25, 03.
Commenting on his father's illness, the daughter of Bruce Jill said: "We fought - my father, my mother and myself. We fought with everything we had in us, and then some. But the fight is futile when the enemy is so worrying and insidious. It is not a fair fight. "
His dedication to his students as an educator was shown when he requested a scholarship will be set up for students interested in studying education. His wife Nancy and daughter honored this demand by creating scholarship Bruce A. Waite, who helped six students follow their dreams.
the legacy of Bruce also continues through the Bruce A. Waite Miles for Meso 5K, which is organized by Nancy and Jill Waite. the race this year will be held September 20 in high school in Ontario in Ontario, Ohio. Proceeds from the race will go to the research Foundation mesothelioma applied to support research oriented mesothelioma towards finding a cure.
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