Virtual Run for Sherry Arnold: February 11, 2012

For those of you who may not have heard, there is a Virtual Run planned in honor of Sherry Arnold.  Sherry is Beth's (Shut Up + Run) cousin, who disappeared on  January 7, 2012 while out on a run and is presumed dead.  Please stop by Beth's blog to get all of the information and to print out your bib. I hope you are able to participate and run a mile or more in honor of Sherry Arnold on February 11, 2012. If you cannot participate please consider giving a donation to Sherry's family.  The funds will go to Sherry's children Holly and Jason. I am sure that they need every ounce of love and support they can get right now.

In Memory of Sherry Arnold

Most of you have already received the sad news today regarding Sherry Arnold. Although I did not know Sherry Arnold, the story hits home because we all share a common interest with Sherry...running. The fact that Sherry is a wife and mother tugs at my heart as well. I can only imagine how her husband and children must feel right now. My heart fell to my stomach when I saw the title of SUAR's post.  It is heartbreaking that something like this has happened and that horrible people exist in this world.  Why??

There has been a lot of posts regarding safety while running since SUAR shared the story of her cousin Sherry's disappearance.  The sad reality is that this could happen to any one of us so please take the advise and protect yourself when you are out on a run.  Most of us think that the dangers only exist at night but it can happen at any time of the day, especially if you run alone.

Please take a moment of your busy day to say a prayer for SUAR's family and Sherry's family. They have a long road ahead of them and need all of the support and prayers that they can get. 

May you rest in peace Sherry. You will be missed by those who knew you and by those whose lives you touched.