It is 2021 and life is coming back to the way we know it. As a retired firefighter, Ricardo Suarez, has always been on his feet. After the 2020 slowdown, Ricardo was ready to get going, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now”! With that said he is continuing his quest of earning the Six Star World Marathon Medal, a goal he set back in 2017.
To earn this medal, a runner must complete the Chicago, Boston, New York, Tokyo, London, & Berlin Marathons. Ricardo knows this is a lofty goal, however the self-fulfillment he receives on this journey has been over the top. For the Chicago and New York Marathons, he ran with teams for some amazing organizations raising over $30,000 collectively.
In October 2021 he will be running in the 125th Boston Marathon and donating his proceeds to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation (for autism). This is exciting for many reasons, first he will be able to help so many deserving families that live with Autism every day. Second, Ricardo is glad to be running again after all the cancelations in 2020. Lastly, the excitement is in the air, so many people are eager to see good things happening!
This year he has teamed up with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism in honor of his nephew, Hunter Hogan. He chose this amazing foundation because they focus on Living Life to the Fullest, encouraging development, happiness, and self-fulfillment for all that live with autism. Currently, autism affects 1 in 68 children in the US. His goal is to raise at least $9,000 to support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation.
You can help in one of the following ways:
1. Visit Ricardo’s online fundraising headquarters at calumetpainting.com to learn more and donate directly to the cause. (All Donations are Tax Deductible)
2. Schedule a Fall interior home project with Calumet Painting and YOU will receive a 5% DISCOUNT & DFJ Foundation will receive a 5% DONATION in your name.*
3. It’s costs nothing to follow Calumet Painting & Restoration on Facebook and share Ricardo’s story. Your help getting the word out can make all the difference. Click here.
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability. Supporting the Doug Flutie Jr Foundation will not only make a difference for persons living with autism today, but for the rest of their lives. Would you consider donating? Ricardo knows he can reach the goal of $9,000 with your support. Thank you in advance for your time and generosity.
Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
