Annie Vinton’s Personal Marathon Page


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Fundraising Goal: $3,000
Raised So Far: $2022

* Fundraising totals updated
every Thursday.

Name: Annie Vinton

Age: 30+9

Running History: Started running when I was about 11. When I crossed my first finish line, my dad rewarded me with a warm cream soda. He’s subsequently been banned from all finish lines I cross. I’ve run more races I can count, but only one Marathon – NYC 2001. I said I’d never do another Marathon again, only sticking to halves as longest distance, but this is about GRS, not me and I couldn’t be more psyched and nervous at the same time!

How She’s Training: One step at a time…a training schedule that I’ll stick to like crazy glue.

GRS Connection: Heard about GRS through a friend and was tremendously impressed and inspired. I tracked Ethan down earlier this Spring for a GRS opportunity and he hasn’t been able to shake me since.

Message: Never say never. I’ll be running every step for someone else…and that’s what this is all about. Any kind of support is great support! Help me reach my goal of $3,000. If times are too tough, come out and give me moral support! I’ll need it most along First Avenue; in the Bronx; and at The Finish Line. No cream soda though, please!

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IMF Managing Director Calls GRS “Inspirational”

IMF Managing Director Calls GRS “Inspirational”

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, made time during a whirlwind trip to South Africa to visit  Grassroot Soccer in Soweto yesterday.  In between meetings with the Minister of Finance, business leaders, and students at the Witwatersrand University to discuss the challenges facing the South African economy, Mr. Strauss-Kahn was received at [...]