26.2 with Donna

The beaches community played host to over 8,000 Marathon runners from all over the world this past Sunday. The 2008 Breast Cancer Marathon (26.2 with Donna) was the inaugural marathon in support of breast cancer research at the Mayo clinic and women living with breast cancer.

The community showed the world what is was made of as volunteers and supporters of all ages littered every mile of the course encouraging the runners each step of the way. As one of the photographers for Jacksonville.com, I was proud and privileged to witness such hospitality and genuine support from the community in which I also reside. The 20 mile mark was supported by young girls and teenagers standing side by side with older volunteers cheering, encouraging, handing out water and Powerade but also providing support and laughter to each and every runner that past.