Who we are & why this blog exists

Hi everyone,

Here's the scoop on why this blog exists. My name is Kelly Crandall and my sister is Abby Freeman. Abby had talked about running a marathon as kind of a New Year's Resolution type thing and I told her I have always wanted to do that. Now keep in mind that Ab & I are NOT runner's-well Abby is a little bit, but the only reason I could imagine for running is if I was being chased! So why on Earth would I run a marathon? Because it is a major accomplishment. Just think of being able to utter the words, "I ran a marathon." That is impressive!

Okay, so we sit on that thought for a few weeks & look over marathon schedules & training programs, etc. During this idle time, our brother, Casey Freeman, scoffed at us saying, "Yeah, like you two are ever gonna be able to run a marathon." Well, Casey was recently deployed with the 32nd Red Arrow Brigade and Abby and I sit here feeling helpless. Our brother is away from his family for a year and there is nothing much we can do to help out. (By the way, there were also 3,199 other soldiers deployed with Casey who are also missing their families.)

So here's where the two ideas collide: Abby & I decide we will train for & complete a marathon in Casey's honor. How cool is that?! Well, if you ask either of us, we think it's pretty cool. If you ask others who know us, they think it's pretty idiotic-so don't ask them! Well, then we thought, "Hey, why not make our marathon endeavor into a fundraiser for the 32nd Brigade?" We have heard of people running for breast cancer, diabetes, etc. Why not run for the Red Arrows? So with a few phone calls we found out that we can indeed do that!

So we came up with a name for our mission and created this blog. In subsequent posts you will find information on the deployment of this group and then info. on how you can donate, what that money would be used for, etc. If you are strapped for cash in these tough times & you just can't spare a buck - please just send up a prayer for these soldiers and their families-it won't cost you a thing.

We also plan to keep you posted on our training progress, our fundraising efforts and we'd also like to feature information on deployed Red Arrow soldiers and their families as well. Thanks for stopping by! Print this post